22/08/2026
Successfully Concluded: Graduate Journey in the USA: Navigating Education, Career and Opportunities
On August 21, 2026, the IEEE GUB Student Branch, co-organized by the IEEE Computer Society GUB Student Branch Chapter and the IEEE Power & Energy Society GUB Student Branch Chapter, successfully hosted an insightful webinar aimed at guiding students interested in pursuing higher education and career opportunities in the United States of America.
The session provided participants with a practical and comprehensive roadmap for graduate studies in the USA, covering essential aspects of the journey, from preparing strong academic and research profiles to navigating admissions, securing funding opportunities and adapting to international academic life.
Keynote Speaker Md. Maruf Hossain, Masterโs Student at Wright State University, USA, shared valuable insights and practical strategies for navigating the graduate admissions process, exploring funding opportunities and preparing for the transition to an international academic environment. Through his personal experiences and thoughtful guidance, the session encouraged students to begin their preparation early, remain focused on their long-term goals and make informed decisions throughout their academic and professional journey. As an alumnus of the Department of CSE at Green University of Bangladesh, his journey and achievements offered a particularly meaningful perspective for the participants.
Session Chair Mr. Humayan Kabir Rana, Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, GUB, emphasized the importance of early preparation and the development of strong academic and research profiles for students aspiring to pursue higher education abroad. He also acknowledged and appreciated the valuable contribution of the keynote speaker in sharing his knowledge, experiences and practical guidance with the participants. Mr. Rana expressed his happiness and pride in seeing a CSE alumnus of Green University of Bangladesh to share his journey and inspire the next generation of students.
The session also reflected a strong commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, by promoting access to knowledge, academic guidance and opportunities for lifelong learning.
IEEE GUB Student Branch extends its sincere appreciation to our distinguished speakers for generously sharing their time, knowledge and experiences.