Resources for Prospective Students

The Berkeley Edge Conference

The annual Berkeley Edge Conference brings underrepresented minority students who are competitively eligible for our Ph.D. programs to the Berkeley campus. The conference introduces prospective students to faculty in the science, mathematics, and engineering departments. It offers students the opportunity to tour campus research facilities and national laboratories. It provides pragmatic advice about Berkeley's graduate program application process and the process for winning fellowships. The 2007 conference will be held October 18-21 at the University o f California, Berkeley.

Information Clearinghouse

One of the primary functions of the Berkeley Edge Program is to act as a clearinghouse for information. Here are some links to help you prepare and strengthen your application to Berkeley's graduate programs:

• Berkeley's Graduate Division web site lists graduate programs, application deadlines, and contact information.
• Tips for applying from the College of Engineering's office for minority students and women
• Berkeley's Graduate Diversity Program for traditionally underrepresented students
• Fellowships for graduate study
• Research Opportunities:
  • Summer Research Opportunity Program at Berkeley (SROP)
  • Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley (SUPERB)
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Undergraduate Research Programs
  • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
  • Sandia National Laboratories Education and Research Opportunities