Why "Catalyst"?
In chemistry, a catalyst accelerates a reaction without being consumed in the process.
Similarly, our club aims to act as a catalyst in students’ academic and professional journeys.
We aim to reduce barriers, provide guidance, and create opportunities so students can reach their goals more efficiently and with greater confidence.
Our Mascot:
Catalyst the Cat
Our curious, clever, and research-loving mascot!
Our Mission
We know that navigating the path to graduate school or science-related career can feel isolating and overwhelming.
We aim to address:
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Lack of centralized resources and community for pursuing graduate school pathway
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No consistent guidance on crafting competitive applications for REUs, research internships, and graduate programs
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Limited networking opportunities, making it hard to connect with mentors, faculty, and peers
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Unique challenges faced by international and first generation students
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Fragmented or unavailable GRE study resources, making preparation harder
What do we do?
Community
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Catalyst Cafe
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Research presentations - sign up to talk about your research!
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Wellness & Resilience Meetings