# Email
Hi Qualifying Exam Students,

MEMS GSA is hosting a Qualifying Exam Support Group (QSG) after Friday Donut Hours in room 543 (10:15AM - 11:30AM).

The qualifying exam can be daunting, but these sessions are designed to ease the process. Each session will have two parts:

1. A senior student will present on a section of a research proposal—covering aspects like Goals and Outcomes or Research Approach—discussing what makes these sections effective, common pitfalls, and providing examples.
2. An open discussion where you can ask questions, discuss ideas, and network with both senior and fellow qualifying exam students.

Our first session is on Friday, February 5th, where we will cover an overview of proposals, exam rules, and the semester’s schedule (see attached for details).

From experience, starting early and working consistently on your proposal is key. These sessions are a great way to stay accountable and on track.

See you there,

Dane  
Vice President, MEMS GSA

# Poster
Headline: MEMS GSA Presents the **Qualifier Support Group** for Spring 2025 - Right after Donut Hour!

Where: BEH 543

When: 10:15AM-11:30AM

List of Sessions and Dates:

February 7th - What is a proposal?

February 14th - Goals and Outcomes / Hypotheses

February 21st - State of the Art

February 28th - Research Approach

March 7th - Check-in (Spring Break)

March 14th -  Research Tasks, Metrics of Success, Risks and Contingencies

March 21st - Broader Impacts / Peer Reviews

March 28th - Research Presentations / Peer Reviews

April 4th - Mock Presentations