The GSC advocates for the interests of EMS graduate students as a whole, facilitates the development and implementation of policies that support graduate education, and fosters collaboration across departments. Through regular meetings, dialogue with college leadership, and student-driven initiatives, the Council works to enhance the academic, professional, and social experience of EMS graduate students.
Getting Involved
How do I become a member?
Each EMS department selects its own graduate student representatives. Please contact your department directly to learn about its selection process.
Can I hold an office?
The Council elects officers annually, including Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary. Officers are elected by Council members at the beginning of the academic year. Details on roles and elections are outlined in the Graduate Student Council Constitution.
Constitution was last updated March 9, 2020.
How often does the Council meet?
The GSC meets at least monthly during the fall and spring semesters, with additional meetings scheduled as needed. All reasonable attempts will be made to facilitate the council members schedules.
Members
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Jack Hughes jdh6558@psu.edu John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering Jack Hughes Terms of Service: 2025-26 |
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Renan Beckman rlb5932@psu.edu Department of Geosciences Renan Beckman Terms of Service: 2024-26 |
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Cyril Kumachang cpk5497@psu.edu Department of Materials Science and Engineering Cyril Kumachang Terms of Service: 2026-27 |
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Zhaoxu Sui exa5166@psu.edu Department of Geography Zhaoxu Sui Terms of Service: 2026-27 |
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Christian Lundy cjl5870@psu.edu Department of Geosciences Christian Lundy Terms of Service: 2025-26 |
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Brandon Garcia bag5545@psu.edu Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science Brandon Garcia Terms of Service: 2025-26 |
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Paul Oluwaloni Odewale ppo5079@psu.edu John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering Paul Oluwaloni Odewale Terms of Service: 2026-27 |
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Mahsa Bahrami Major: Department of Geography Department of Geography Mahsa Bahrami Terms of Service: 2026-27 |
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Madison Ramsey mar7542@psu.edu Major: Department of Materials Science and Engineering Department of Materials Science and Engineering Madison Ramsey Terms of Service: 2026-27 |
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Sierra Hill srh6060@psu.edu Major: Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science Sierra Hill Terms of Service: 2026-27 |








