PhD Preview at USC: Application now open for fall REACH

Greetings from the University of Southern California. We hope this letter finds you well.

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is pleased to announce its bi-annual REACH event for prospective Ph.D. students on November 20-21, 2014.

REACH brings to the USC campus talented students from all over the U.S. and Canada who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in an engineering field. This event is particularly geared toward students from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in the field of engineering: African-American, Latino and Native American. Travel expenses to and from Los Angeles, hotel lodging, and meals are subsidized by the Viterbi School.

Juniors with a background in engineering, applied mathematics or physical science are invited to apply to REACH. Exceptional seniors with a strong research background who have taken the GRE will also be considered. Selected participants will have the opportunity to:

·         Tour the USC campus and the engineering facilities

·         Meet with current students to learn about graduate student life

·         Attend faculty-hosted workshops on applying for a Ph.D. and funding opportunities

·         Gain valuable tools and resources to prepare for application to doctoral programs

Interested students can visit the REACH webpage for more information and to submit an application to attend the event. The deadline to apply is October 13, 2014. Please note: Applicants to the REACH program must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canadian citizens.