Graduate School Fair

The Graduate School Fair is a great way to learn more about graduate programs, whether you're applying to grad school or simply considering it for your future. You'll be able to talk to the graduate program representatives listed below to find the best fit for you. 

The Grad School Fair will be held during ACS Fall 2026 on Monday, August 24, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM CDT. 

Questions to Ask Recruiters

Not sure where to start? Use these questions to get the conversation started, if you don't know what you are looking for quite yet.

  • What types of research are there?
  • How large are the research groups?
  • What resources are available to support students (financially, medically, mentally, socially, etc.)?
  • Are there opportunities to collaborate outside of academia?
  • What opportunities are available to develop non-technical skills, such as communication or safety?
  • How quickly do students typically move through the program?
  • What is the completion rate for students?

Participating Graduate Programs

List of participating graduate school programs will be updated weekly until the event.
 

  • Brown University, Rhode Island
    Chemistry
    Degrees offered: MA, MS, PhD

  • Clarkson University, New York *
    Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science & Engineering, Healthcare, Materials Science and Engineering 
    Degrees offered: MS, PhD
  • Clemson University, South Carolina *
    Materials Science and Engineering
    Degrees offered: MS, PhD

  • Columbia University, New York
    Chemical Engineering
    Degrees offered: MS, PhD, BS, DES (EngScD)
  • UC Riverside, California *
    Chemistry
    Degrees offered: MS, PhD
  • University of Florida, Florida
    Materials Science and Engineering / Nuclear Engineering
    Degrees offered: MS, PhD
  • UW Madison, Wisconsin
    Chemistry
    Degrees offered: MS, PhD, Bridge to Doctorate

* These graduate programs are providing brochures and information, but there won't be a representative available to chat in person. Use the contact details provided in the materials to reach out directly with any questions.

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