GSPS Group

Mission

Mission statement: to provide for the professional development needs of graduate students and post-doctoral researchers in science at UGA.

Specific Objectives

  • Facilitate career development for Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Associates
  • Showcase interdisciplinary scientific research at UGA
  • Improve interdepartmental relationships by organizing events to facilitate networking
  • Serve as a liaison between Graduate Students, Postdoctoral Associates and the Office of the Vice-President of Research (OVPR)
  • Support the OVPR in recruitment of new graduate students and postdoctoral associates
  • Provide a mechanism for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Associates to enrich both the University and Athens communities alike

Announcements:

GSPS has begun planning events for the Fall semester.  Keep an eye out for announcements on a Terrapin social, a collaborative networking event, and the Career Symposium (December).

 

Current Officers: 
Bradley Tolar, Executive Chair
Wai Hung, Associate Executive Chair
Molly Altman, Community Service Chair
Dr. Chris Cooper, Postdoctoral Chair
Bryn Durham, Fundraising Chair
Carrie Givens, Secretary
Mara Couto-Rodriguez, Networking Chair

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Harry Dailey, BHSI