Demystifying Graduate School

CSUB Title Vb: STEM Graduate Excellence
Panel Discussion with our 2020-2021 Faculty Fellows

“Demystifying graduate school”

Topics and speakers:

R. Brandon Pratt, PhD (Biology) – 2:51
“Deciding to attend graduate school: Career goals, benefits, timing, and costs”

Annie Huynh, DNP (Nursing) – 7:41
“Setting priorities first, prior to applying: Balancing work, family, and financial obligations with school and program requirements”

W. Chris Krugh, PhD (Geology) – 14:55
“How to apply to graduate school: Sending inquiry emails and finding the right advisor”


Amber Stokes, PhD (Biology) – 22:36
“Understanding graduate school time commitments and planning: What is the ‘normal’ time commitment for full-time and part-time graduate students in the sciences?”

Antje Lauer, PhD (Biology) – 29:00
“Expectations of graduate students: The process of becoming an independent researcher and scholar”


Heidi He, DNP (Nursing) – 36:50
“Keep your eyes on the prize: Never give up!”


Anna Jacobsen, PhD (Biology) – 43:10
“Responding to criticism: Welcoming feedback and using it to grow, improve, and succeed”