GPS-STEM Graduate Professional Success in STEM
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Empowering the Next Generation of STEM Leaders

GPS-STEM (Graduate Professional Success in STEM) is dedicated to empowering PhD students and postdoctoral scholars across all STEM disciplines at UC Irvine. We provide a vital bridge between academic research and diverse career pathways, offering a wide range of professional development programs and resources for STEM PhDs & Postdocs pursuing both academic and non-academic careers.



Your generous support will directly fund:

  • Innovative workshops and seminars: Covering essential skills like communication, leadership, and career exploration.
  • Career development resources: Including access to industry mentors, career trainings, and job search resources.
  • Networking events: Fostering strong relationships with industry partners through site visits, networking events, and practical experiences to provide students with valuable career connections.
  • Practical Training series: Certificate-based courses teaching critical skills such as Effective Mentoring, Entrepreneurship, and Science Policy & Advocacy. 



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Your support empowers our students to achieve their full potential and make significant contributions to science and society.

See what people are sharing about UC Irvine Giving Day 2025!
GPS-STEM Donor Map
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Early Bird Challenge
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Early Bird Challenge
Thanks to a generous gift from UC Irvine Foundation trustees Gary and Melanie Singer, donors will be chosen at random to unlock an additional $500 for the school, program or cause supported during the Giving Day Early Access Period (ends 11:59pm on April 21)!
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Social Media Challenge
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Social Media Challenge
Show your UC Irvine pride! Post on social media with #UCIGivingDay and let us know what you care about most at UC Irvine. We'll be selecting and featuring our favorite posts, and if we feature yours, $500 will be donated in your honor to the initiative mentioned in your post!
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1965 Challenge
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1965 Challenge
In celebration of UC Irvine's founding, the 1,965th gift will receive $1,965 in matching funds for the school, program or cause supported from UC Irvine alum and trustee, Terry Godfrey ’86 and Steve Godfrey!
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Or you can contact us at james.yokelle@uci.edu.

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