Dear Students, We invite you to participate in a short survey as part of the Pathways to STEM Excellence project: a collaboration between Norfolk State University (NSU) and Virginia Tech (VT). This study is designed to understand barriers to graduate education in STEM fields. By completing the survey, you will help us: Understand student perceptions of graduate school Explore readiness for graduate studies Identify experiences and concerns that influence decisions to apply Who can participate? Computer Science, Cybersecurity, CMDA, and Computer Engineering Graduate Majors at Virginia Tech Must be 18 years or older Survey Details: Time: ~15 - 20 minutes Graduate Survey: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Jqp7PgcrY7HAUe Participants who fully complete the survey will receive a $5.00 gift card. Additionally, if you are selected to participate in the focus group, you will receive a $50 gift card in exchange for your continued participation. Best regards, Dr. Williams on behalf of REACH Lab