CGSA

Top row (L to R): Jhon Sia, Junhan Chen, and Dongdong Yang. Middle row (L to R): Zoe Chang and Melissa Nguyen Lumogdang. Bottom row (L to R): Ximena Sanchez and Gracie Damstedt.

Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Kara Stowers, Inorganic

Presidency:

Melissa Nguyen Lumogdang (Physical) and Zoe Chang (Biochemistry)
Committee Chairs

Board:

Ximena Sanchez, Analytical

Jhon Sia, Biochemistry

Junhan Chen, Inorganic

Gracie Damstedt, Organic

Dongdong Yang, Physical

Vision:

1. Help incoming graduate students
   
   1. Help all international and domestic students get accustomed to the new environment and culture at BYU
   2. Aid them with initial accommodation and other paperwork formalities
   3. Assist them with their academic queries
2. Career opportunities
   
   1. Establish alumni network
   2. Compile a list of companies suggested by all graduate students that can help career services to contact listed companies for information, available positions, and potential career fair visits
3. Networking within department
   
   1. Streamline networking between students, department, and career services
   2. Get acquainted with research going on within the department
   3. Improve students' presentation and communication skills

Activities

1. Monthly activity lasting 45-50 minutes focusing on a specific topic that will help graduate students succeed in life.
2. Invite speakers from Career Services to advise on resume formatting, networking skills, interview preparations, and job search tools.
3. Invite professionals from academia and industry to speak to students periodically; topics range from research, to career opportunities, and to the importance of research and development in industries.
4. Share senior graduate students' experiences related to research and the job-hunting process.