The Upstate Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Conference and GEM Getting Ready for an Advance Degree (GRAD) Lab was a one-day academic and professional development conference for undergraduates and Masters/MEng students in STEM. Workshops and keynotes focused on the global importance of research and innovation, life-long career benefits, and real world role models. The conference help ed students envision their futures as technology leaders, successfully apply for a GEM fellowship, and learn about gaining entry to a graduate program.

The conference was held Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Cornell University.