Black Graduate Engineering and Science Students

Q: Who is BGESS for — only Black graduate students?

BGESS targets Black graduate students in STEM at UC Berkeley, but also welcomes allies of Black students. You don't have to be Black to participate.

Q: What kind of support does BGESS provide?

BGESS provides both academic and social support, helping members contribute to scientific research and thrive in Berkeley's learning environment through programming.

Q: Who financially supports BGESS?

The Berkeley EECS Department and The Graduate Assembly are cited as longstanding financial sponsors of BGESS.

Black or African American·Engineering·Academic Societies·Research

BGESS is an academic and social support network for Black graduate students and allies within UC Berkeley's STEM disciplines. Through programming, the club helps ensure Black graduate students can successfully contribute to scientific research and the campus learning environment. If you're a Black grad student in STEM, this org offers community, resources, and a network of peers navigating similar academic and professional paths.

01Who is BGESS for — only Black graduate students?+

02What kind of support does BGESS provide?+

03Who financially supports BGESS?+