2016 GEM Sponsorship Opportunities

2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

LINKING EXCEPTIONAL TALENT TO EXTRAORDINARY CAREERS

GEM Annual Board Meeting and Conference 40th Anniversary Gala

Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort Miami Beach, Florida August 3 - 5, 2016 1

ABOUT GEM

Celebrating 40 Years of Linking Exceptional Talent to Extraordinary Careers.

Founded in 1976 at the University of Notre Dame, we have operated steadily to graduate over 4,000 under-represented minority students who have earned Master’s and PhD degrees in the physical sciences, applied sciences, and engineering, including over 500 men and women with doctorates.

GEM MISSION

GEM FELLOWSHIPS

GEM PROGRAMS

The mission of The National GEM Consortium is to enhance the value of the nation’s human capital by increasing the participation of underrepresented groups (African Americans, American Indians, and Hispanic Americans) at the master’s and doctoral levels in engineering and science.

GEM’s fellowship programs span the entire recruitment, retention, and professional development spectrum. GEM’s principal activity is the provision of graduate fellowships at the MS and Ph.D. levels coupled with paid summer internships. GEM is devoted to increasing access and success in engineering and science graduate education and practice.

GEM offers best in class programming to encourage under-represented students who are thinking about pursing a STEM graduate program, current graduate students to ensure successful graduation, and networking opportunities for technical professionals who have gone through the GEM programming.

GEM ANNUAL BOARD MEETING AND CONFERENCE 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA The GEM Board of Directors (representatives from member institutions) meets once a year for a formal meeting to vote on the forward strategies of the organization. University and Employer Representatives convene for a day and a half of workshops and student recruiting events before the formal roll call.

Events held at the 2016 annual include an illuminating opening networking reception, general sessions, workshops, poster session, technical presentation competition, and for this milestone year, a 40th Anniversary Silent Auction Reception and Black-Tie Gala.

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2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

THANK YOU TO OUR 2015 SPONSORS

VISIONARY SPONSORS

MOTIVATOR SPONSORS

ENCOURAGER SPONSORS

HERO SPONSORS

40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

August 4, 2016 Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort Miami Beach, Florida

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2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

THE NATIONAL GEM CONSORTIUM The National GEM Consortium (GEM) is recognized as a national leader advocating and supporting talented underrepresented minorities (URM’s) in earning advanced degrees in engineering and applied science disciples. Founded in 1976 on the campus of Notre Dame, this year marks the organization’s 40th Anniversary. Today, GEM has nearly 150 corporate and university partners who are committed to increasing workforce diversity in STEM-based careers. For more information, please visit www.gemfellowship.org

40TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND GALA SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Diamond

$100,000

THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND GALA

Platinum

$75,000

Visionary

$60,000

Annually GEM convenes its Annual Conference and Board Meeting in various cities throughout the country. This year is special, not just because it will be hosted on South Beach but also because GEM is celebrating 40 years of advocating for talented, underrepresented minorities who are earning graduate degrees in engineering and applied science. The annual conference is the highlight of each year bringing America’s thought leaders, academia and industry together to sharpen skills, collaborate and celebrate the achievements of GEM Fellows and GEM Alumni. Or simply put by GEM’s motto, “Linking Exceptional Talent to Extraordinary Careers.”

Motivator

$45,000

Innovator

$25,000

Encourager

$15,000

Educator

$10,000

The Gala celebrates the amazing accomplishments of GEM Fellows, GEM Alumni and our partners. From leading corporate executives to the next technical leaders, the Gala celebrates academic and professional advancement which will positively impact diversity and inclusion in engineering and technical industries.

The gala will be a “who’s who” of STEM leaders and awardees.

Hero

$5,000

Supporter

$1,000

TABLE AND INDIVIDUAL GALA TICKET PRICING

Recognition and awards will be given to:

*Table

$10,000

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The Distinguished Alumni Award

**Half Table

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GEM Fellow of the Year

Premium Individual Ticket

$500

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GEM Representative of the Year

Individual Ticket

$250

•

Corporate Citizen of the Year

*Includes 4 tickets to Chairman’s Reception

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National Technical Presentation Awards

$5,000

**Includes 2 tickets to Chairman’s Reception

ANNUAL BOARD MEETING AND CONFERENCE 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS

DIAMOND

PLATINUM

VISIONARY

$100,000

$75,000

$60,000

Media & Event Branding Exposure Nationally branded as the Diamond (Presenting Sponsor) of the Conference & Gala

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Nationally branded as the Platinum (Co- Sponsor) of the Conference & Gala

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Half Page Ad in Annual Meeting Program Book

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Institution logo/listing on GEM conference web site

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Recognition in GEM e-mail/e-newsletter blasts prior to the event

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Opportunity to display institution banner at events

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Institution logo printed with 40th Anniversary Logo on event collateral

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Logo printed on event invitation

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Institution listing on event collateral

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National Institution D&I Video @ Plenary Sessions

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40th Anniversary Gala Chairman’s Reception Speaking Role (Diamond, Platinum) Chairman’s Reception Tickets (All)

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Celebrity Host opportunity (Diamond)

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Opportunity to Present Awards (different award catergories available by level)

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Sponsor Complimentary Gala Table(s)* - 10 Seats Premiere Gala Table(s) placement

40th Anniversary Conference Complimentary Conference Registration(s)

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2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

MOTIVATOR

INNOVATOR

ENCOURAGER

EDUCATOR

HERO

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PROGRAMMING UNDERGRADUATES The GEM GRAD Lab (Getting Ready for Advance Degree Laboratory) is a portable undergraduate program designed for hosting at GEM Member University campuses or GEM partners’ national conference to give underrepresented STEM undergraduates information on the benefit of pursuing a graduate degree to gain access to high level research and technology careers in a highly interactive one-day event.

Fall GRAD Labs are held in the months of September and October of each year on GEM Member university campuses as sole sponsorship events, or as regional collaborations of GEM University Members and GEM Employers.

Events are held on the University Host Sponsor campus. Our largest, signature GRAD Lab will take place during our Annual Board Meeting and Conference in August 2016 in Miami Beach, FL.

GETTING READY FOR ADVANCED DEGREES LABORATORY

Please indicate your GRAD Lab sponsorship level when completing your sponsorship sheet:

University Host Sponsor

$5,000

Regional Employer Sponsor

$2,500

University Co-Host Sponsor

$500

Exhibitor

$150

National GRAD Lab Sponsor | $60,000 Become our National Sponsor of GEM GRAD Labs to receive branding, logo and ad placement on custom materials developed for the 20 GRAD Labs held in an academic year.

National STEM Diversity Partner Sponsor | $15,000 per Conference Our National MOU partners, representing our targeted under-represented groups, hold a GEM GRAD Lab each year. Sponsoring a GEM GRAD Lab at one of these premier national membership conferences will provide branding for your institution on custom materials as well as you will receive the benefits of your contribution level at each conference.

GEM GRAD Lab Regional Sponsor | $2,500 GEM holds GRAD Labs on Member campuses across the country. Sponsoring a GEM GRAD Lab at a partnering University and/or in a key geographic area allows strategic branding in front of a pipeline of performing talent. Please specify the regional area of interest and we will identify a University partner to host in this market.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2015 GRAD LAB SPONSORS Special thanks to our National GRAD Lab Sponsor

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PROGRAMMING GRADUATE STUDENTS The Future Faculty and Professionals Symposium is GEM’s signature career development program for future faculty members and industry professionals. The goal of the FFP Symposium is to provide graduate students with improved research and career competitiveness, tools and metrics for greater control in career planning, and to gain access to a powerful network of peers and mentors. The 2016 National FFP Symposium will be held in Miami Beach, FL during the GEM Annual Board Meeting & Conference. This robust, comprehensive event will kick-off the Fall 2016 FFP season.

FUTURE FACULTY AND PROFESSIONALS (FFP) SYMPOSIUM National FFP Sponsor | $30,000

FFP Travel Grant | $1,750 per student

Become our National Sponsor of FFP to receive branding, logo and ad placement on custom materials developed for the National FFP held in Miami Beach, FL, August 3-5, 2016.

Each GEM University member is encouraged to sponsor at least one (1) FFP Travel Grant in 2016.

Travel grants provide your current GEM Fellow or non-Fellow graduate students the opportunity to take advantage of this program focused specifically on their needs, and support successful matriculation to completion of their graduate STEM degree. Travel grant benefits include: One (1) complimentary full registration to the FFP event Travel grant to cover air travel to the FFP event Shared accommodations (two students per room for the duration of the FFP event FFP Workshop materials

Technical Presentation Competition | $15,000 The Technical Presentation Competition will be hosted during the Annual Board Meeting & Conference in Miami Beach, FL. An interdisciplinary mix of employers, researchers, and universities will present and/or evaluate summer research projects from the current GEM Fellows. Students will also participate in current issues workshops concerned with the challenging and changing context of graduate school success and research.

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PROGRAMMING ALUMNI Today an increasing percentage of underrepresented minorities with advanced degrees in science or engineering were once GEM Fellows.

The GEM Alumni are a vital part of the continued success of the GEM Fellowship program. Through sponsorship of alumni programs, your company or university gains access and direct promotion in front of nearly 4,000 GEM Alumni; underrepresented individuals who hold a master’s or PhD degree in a STEM field.

GEM ALUMNI NETWORKING EVENTS

GEM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

PRESIDENT S. Keith Hargove, PhD CMfgE, PE, Dean, School of Engineering Tennessee State University

GEM will host alumni networking events around the country for local to a GRAD Lab or diversity conferences . Event sponsors benefit from branding opportunities on event collateral and during the active event.

2016 National GEM Alumni Sponsor | $15,000 Benefits of the Alumni National sponsor include:

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Exclusive to one sponsor.

Logo placement on all alumni pages of the GEM website Branding at alumni activities throughout the calendar year Unlimited GEM Alumni job postings until December 2016.

2016 Regional Alumni Socials|$1,500 per event • Branding at regional event • Ten (10) job postings until December 2016.

VICE PRESIDENT Joan Tafoya Principal Engineer/Director Intel Corporation

GEM Alumni Database Development |$10,000 Help grow the GEM Alumni Association by sponsoring the development of a comprehensive database that allows natural transition from being a fellow to a working professional. Benefits include:

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Logo placement on the database pages until December 2016 100 job postings until December 2016 Access to alumni committee database development meetings

40th Anniversary Conference - GEM Alumni Events Sponsor |$30,000 Maximize your brand by sponsoring the marquee alumni events at GEM’s 40th anniversary conference: Lead Sponsor of the Alumni Golf Tournament and the GEM Alumni Mixer (the official “after event” of the black tie Gala). The lead sponsor will enjoy exclusive access to all GEM Alumni and guests as well as premiere signage. Additional benefits include:

SECRETARY Jasmine Davenport Crenshaw, PhD Entrepreneur Mind Over Matter Institute

Golf Tournament

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Hole signage Speaking Role (official Welcome) during both events A complimentary foursome

Alumni Mixer

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Selection of entertainment Gobo lighting to represent your brand at the mixer Manage mixer entertainment customized to educate attendees on your brand

Sponsorship can also be confirmed separately at $15K each.

TREASURER Andrew B. Williams, PhD Distinguished Chair/ Director HEIR Lab Marquette University

GEM WEB AND PRINT MARKETING GEM eNewsletter – The Network 2016 Editorial Calendar Issue

Subject

AD Close Date

Materials Due

January 2016

GEM Employer Issue

December 7

December 14

March 2016

GEM University Issue

February 1

February 10

May 2016

GEM Alumni Highlight Issue

March 1

March 10

June 2016

2016 GEM Fellows Announcement

May 2

May 10

July 2016

Annual Conference Overview

June 1

June 10

September 2016

Post Conference/Fall GRAD Lab Season Issue

August 1

August 10

November 2016

Post GRAD Lab Overview

October 3

October 10

December 2016

Year in Review Issue

November 1

November 10

GEM 2016 Annual Board Meeting & Conference 40th Anniversary Gala Program Book Advertising Rates

Get Maximum

EXPOSURE!

- Program Book is published in August 2016 - Ad Close Date: July 1; Materials Due: July 11

4-Color or Black & White

Dimensions

Member Rate

Non-Member Rate

Full Page Ad

7 1/8” x 9 7/8”

$1,000 .00

$5,000 .00

½ Page Ad – Horizontal

7 1/8” x 4 3/4”

$500 .00

$2,500 .00

½ Page Ad – Vertical

3 7/16” x 9 7/8”

$500 .00

$2,500 .00

¼ Page Ad

3 7/16” x 4 5/8”

$250 .00

$1,250 .00

All rates are gross. Orders are billed at time of reservation and are non-cancellable.

Web and eNewsletter Banner Advertising Rates 3 Months Type

Member Rate

Front Homepage Banner

Non-Member Rate

$1,500 .00

$7,500 .00

Sub-Level Page Banner

$500 .00

$1,500 .00

HTML Email (Newsletter) Banner

$500 .00

$1,500 .00

Materials Specifications Placement on the GEM website is available with two banner sizes: • 60K maximum file size • Dimensions, 180 x 120 pixels or 468 x 60 pixels (256 colors) • Resolution for graphics must be 72 dpi • GIF is preferred • Animations are acceptable under 60K • E-mail attachment or CD

Job Posting Rates Type Front Homepage Banner

Member Rate

Non-Member Rate

$100 .00

$500 .00

Posting Specifications All Job Postings are placed for a period of one (1) month. All posting must include the following: • Position Title • Organization Name and Contact Information • Must post for a position that includes degree requirement for M.S. or Ph.D. STEM degree field • All job posting requests are made online at www.gemfellowship.org (Log Into eGEM link) • Payment is due at time of job posting request.

• All posting must be approved by GEM staff prior to posting.

For more information, contact GEM Office at 703-562-3646 or email info@gemfellowship.org

GEM FELLOWSHIPS Being recognized as a GEM Fellow is a tremendous honor and distinction. Annually, less than 10% of all applicants become GEM Fellows GEM’s target audience is underrepresented minorities (URM’s) matriculating in graduate-level engineering and applied science disciplines. GEM defines URM’s as Black/African-Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans, and Native American/American Indian.

GEM’s fellowship programs span the entire recruitment, retention, and professional development spectrum. GEM’s principal activity is the provision of graduate fellowships at the MS and Ph.D. levels coupled with paid summer internships. GEM is devoted to increasing access and success in engineering and science graduate education and practice.

MS ENGINEERING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM The objective of this program is to promote the benefits of a master’s degree within industry.

GEM Fellows are provided practical engineering summer work experiences through an employer sponsor and a portable academic year fellowship of tuition, fees, and a stipend which may be used at any participating GEM Member University where the GEM Fellow is admitted. The following financial package is for GEM Fellowships beginning Fall 2016 or later (i.e., not retroactive for GEM Fellows who began their GEM Fellowship before Fall 2013).

Ph.D. ENGINEERING/ Ph.D. SCIENCE FELLOWSHIPS The objective of the Ph.D. Engineering/Science program is to offer doctoral fellowships to underrepresented minority students who have either completed, are currently enrolled in a master’s in engineering program, or received admittance into a PhD program directly from a bachelor’s degree program.

Fellowships may be used at any participating GEM Member University where the GEM Fellow is admitted.

GEM ANNUAL JUDGING MEETING The independent, judging panel is GEM’s competitive advantage. Annually, a distinguished group of Ph.D.’s and industry leaders determine the eligibility of new GEM Fellows. Every qualified, completed GEM Fellowship application receives a review by two judges who represent faculty, industry and partner research experts.

This stellar group of judges convenes for two days to evaluate candidates. Sponsoring this meeting gives your institution the benefit of garnering collaborative research opportunities while providing philanthropic support of GEM’s mission.

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2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Industry Sponsored GEM Full Fellowship University Sponsored GEM Associate Fellowship Annual GEM Judging Meeting

$22,500

$16,000 $10,000

GEM FULL FELLOWSHIPS GEM Employers sponsor highly qualified fellowship applicants to matriculate in a STEM graduate program by providing a contribution of $22,500 per student and paid internships.

GEM ASSOCIATE FELLOWSHIPS GEM Universities can name eligible applicants GEM Associate Fellows by providing a minimum of $16,000 in stipend plus full tuition and fees.

2016 GEM SPONSORSHIP FORM Please be sure to complete both sides

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND OPPORTUNITIES

PRICE

UNIT

TOTAL

MEMBERSHIPS

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND OPPORTUNITIES

$5,000

Registration

University

$2,500

$25

Student Travel Grant Volume Discounts Apply

Alumni

GEM Full Fellowship

$22,500

GEM Associate Fellowship University Only

$16,000

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMING $60,000

1 full sponsor

$15,000

GEM GRAD Lab University Host

$5,000

GEM GRAD Lab Regional Sponsor

$2,500

GEM GRAD Lab University Co-Host

$500

GRAD Lab Exhibitor

$150

GRADUATE PROGRAMMING GEM FFP National Sponsor

$30,000

GEM FFP University Host

$5,000

GEM FFP Regional Sponsor

$2,500

GEM FFP University Co-Host

1 full sponsor

1 full sponsor

GEM Alumni Regional Sponsor

$1,500

GEM Alumni City Host

$1,500

$500

GEM Alumni Database Development

$10,000

ANNUAL APPLICATION REVIEW Full Review Meeting Sponsorship

1 full sponsor

Opening Session/Reception Event

1 full sponsor

Plenary Session I/Breakfast

1 full sponsor

Graduate Fair & Poster Session/Lunch

1 full sponsor

1 full sponsor

Technical Presentation Competition/ Closing Breakfast

1 full sponsor

Closing Award Luncheon

1 full sponsor

40th Anniversary Gala 40th Anniversary Alumni Events

$30,000

40th Anniversary Alumni Mixer

$15,000

40th Anniversary Alumni Golf Tournament Presenting Sponsor

$15,000

Sponsored Event Transportation (per event or full sponsor)

*

Company/Laboratory Tour Includes ½ Page Ad $

MEDIA

ALUMNI PROGRAMMING

GEM Alumni City Co-Host

*In-kind Requirements

$1,750

$30,000

Executive Committee Meeting/Lunch

Other:

$500

GEM FFP Travel Grant (per student)

GEM Alumni National Sponsor

TOTAL

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College Tour Includes ½ Page Ad

FELLOWSHIPS

National STEM Diversity Partner Sponsor

UNIT

ANNUAL BOARD MEETING AND CONFERENCE

Employer

GEM GRAD Lab National Sponsor

PRICE

$10,000

Homepage Banner -Non-Member (Min. 60 Day Posting)

$7,500

Homepage Banner – Member (Min. 60 Day Posting)

$1,500

Job Posting - Non-Member

$500

Job Posting - Member

$100

Full Page Ad - Non-Member

$5,000

Full Page Ad - Member

$1,000

$2,500

Opening Lunch

$2,500 1/2 half sponsor

1/2 Page Ad - Non-Member

Networking Dinner Reception

$5,000 1/2 half sponsor

1/2 Page Ad - Member

Closing Breakfast

$2,500 1/2 half sponsor

1/4 Page Ad - Non-Member

Faculty/Researcher Travel Grant

$1,750

1/4 Page Ad - Member

Total 2016-2017 GEM Sponsorship

$500

$1,250

$250

$

Sponsoring Company/Institution

Rep. Initials

2016 GEM SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

Please be sure to complete both sides Please select your sponsorship level: Diamond

Platinum

Visionary

Motivator

Innovator

Encourager

Educator

Hero

Supporter

My company/university is unable to participate, but I would like to make a personal donation of $ My check is enclosed (Checks should be made payable to the National GEM Consortium.)

Please invoice my institution for the attached sponsorship. The billing information for the invoice is: Total sponsorship amount: $ Contact Name: Organization: Billing / Invoicing Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Business Phone:

Cell Phone:

Fax:

Email:

(All Invoices will be sent via email to the address above, unless requested to be sent via postal mail).

Special Instructions for invoicing, if applicable:

Authorized Signature

Date

Print Name and Title

Please email, mail, or fax ALL PAGES of completed sponsorship form to: 1430 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 703.562.3646 phone 202.207.3518 fax www.gemfellowship.org info@gemfellowship.org

The National GEM Consortium is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization; Federal Tax ID Number – 31-0898802

LINKING EXCEPTIONAL TALENT TO EXTRAORDINARY CAREERS