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Spring 2026 Committee Leadership
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🧠 Executive Leadership
Azra Bano — President Hoorain Fatima — Co-VP Hassan Syed — Co-VP
Pod 1 — Administrative
💰 Fundraising
Hassan Syed Anjuli Nair Sanjita Kailasanthan
🎈 Social & Recruitment
Ayush Gohil Aaryan Patel Ansh Jodhani
📦 Event Logistics
Sameer Masood Pranjal Patel
🌍 External Outreach
Sanjita Kailasanthan Diana Tumakaeva
📢 Marketing
Ayse Akyurt Jasmine Levinsky
Pod 2 — Technology & Innovation
💻 Technology
Yash Chennawar
🚀 Venture Lab
Kavish Arora Samir Aggarwal
🔬 Research
Nihal Yeruva
Pod 3 — Outreach & Education
🎓 High School Outreach
Marisa Syed Udaya Raja Noorhan Desouky Melody Xu Bryan Quizado
📚 Education
Heny Shah
🧬 Neurovation
Tanisha Mitra — Internal Co-Chief Atif Abdullah — Internal Co-Chief Gagandeep Minhas — External Co-Chief Noorhan Desouky — External Co-Chief
Independent
🏛️ Legislative
Taha Saleem Shreya Rewar
Who We Are Membership Structure
Official · Spring 2026
GMS Member Roster
View all active members, committees, leads, and directors
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Committee Members — General Board
Every GMS member belongs to a committee — this is what it means to be on the general board. Your primary responsibility is to your own committee's work and goals. Beyond that, you're welcome to enjoy events put on by other committees, attend as a member, and engage with everything GMS has to offer. This organization is what you make of it — the more you put in, the more you take away.
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Executive Board — Leads & Directors
The executive board consists exclusively of Directors and Leads, as defined on the roster. If your name has an asterisk (*) next to it on the roster, you are a Lead — you are on the executive board, not the general board. Leads and Directors carry broader organizational responsibilities across GMS.
Not sure where you fall? Check the official roster above. No asterisk = committee member on the general board. Asterisk (*) next to your name = Lead, executive board.
Princeton Shoot · Complete Board Photos
Princeton Shoot — It's a Wrap! Thank you to everyone who came out. Your photos are on their way.
Complete ✓
Your Photos
Coming Soon — We will be sending out a Google Drive link with everyone's individual photos shortly. Keep an eye on the WhatsApp group and your email.
Missed It?
Makeup is Required — Not Optional
If you did not attend the Princeton shoot, you must complete a makeup option. Missing both the shoot and a makeup will affect your standing as an active member.
How it works:
  • · Take your own photos in the required outfit & dress code
  • · Submit via the instructions in the document below
  • · Same classy formal, navy blue dress code applies
  • · Complete ASAP — do not wait
View Full Makeup Options & Instructions →
Dress Code
Classy Formal · Navy Blue
Dresses / Suits (no tie) Jewelry welcome Religious coverings welcome No sneakers No discriminatory clothing
Your Role Member Responsibilities
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Mandatory dates this semester: The Grey Conference (Mar 7), Mandatory Virtual Meeting (Mar 9), Mandatory In-Person Meeting (Mar 23), and GMS Charity Pageant (Apr 1–2). No exceptions unless pre-approved by your committee lead.
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Attend Committee Meetings Weekly
Your committee meets every week — IRL or virtual depending on your team. Check with your committee lead for your schedule. Consistent attendance is required.
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Show Up to Mandatory Events
  • The Grey Conference — Mar 7 (All Members)
  • Mandatory Virtual Meeting — Mar 9 (All Members)
  • Mandatory In-Person Meeting — Mar 23 (All Members)
  • GMS Charity Pageant — Apr 1–2 (All Members)
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Stay Connected
Stay active in the WhatsApp group. Respond to calls to action. Check your email for updates. Follow @greymatteratru on Instagram for real-time info.
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Communicate Issues Early
Can't make something? Have a conflict or concern? Reach out to your Committee Lead proactively — never go dark. We're a community, not just a club.
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Everything you need to know to be an active member
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We always check this. Your voice shapes GMS — anonymous, honest, always welcome.
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Required Attendance Mandatory Dates
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Every active GMS member is required at these events. Missing a mandatory date requires prior written approval from your committee lead. No exceptions after the fact. All April flagship programming is mandatory.
7
Mar
The Grey Conference All Members In-Person
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · College Ave (Alex Library, Academic Building, The Hatchery)
  • ·GMS's flagship spring conference & hackathon — our biggest academic event of the semester
  • ·MedTech workshops, panels, and professional networking across multiple venues
  • ·Premier hackathon with industry sponsors and prizes
  • ·Free food & GMS Café Mocktails all day
9
Mar
Mandatory Virtual General Meeting All Members Virtual
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Zoom · Link shared via WhatsApp
  • ·Merch purchasing closes tonight — last chance to order your GMS merch
  • ·Key org-wide planning and announcements before Spring Break
  • ·All members required — no exceptions
23
Mar
Mandatory In-Person General Meeting All Members In-Person
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM · College Ave Campus
  • ·Best Pre-Med Club Battle — head-to-head academic competition between members
  • ·Research Event — hands-on Surgery + Dissection Lab experience
  • ·High school students invited to attend and learn alongside us
  • ·Optional: Club Dinner at Applebee's immediately after
27
Mar
Legislative Event — Community Health 50% Per Committee In-Person
Friday · College Ave · Time TBD via WhatsApp
  • ·Public health focused, community-centered event open to the New Brunswick community
  • ·Includes a legislative conference, community giveaway, and social
  • ·50% of each committee is required — coordinate with your lead to confirm who attends
1–2
Apr
GMS Charity Pageant All Members In-Person
April 1 & 2 · April Flagship Programming · GMS's biggest event of the year
  • ·Two-day charity showcase — performances, competitions, and fundraising for a charitable cause
  • ·April 2nd hosted at Cook MPR — venue capacity 100+ people, public-facing event
  • ·All members required for both days — full logistics and schedule released via WhatsApp & Instagram
24–26
Apr
Neurovation All Members In-Person
April 24–26 (Tentative) · Venture Lab Showcase · April Flagship Programming
  • ·GMS's annual health innovation competition — startup pitch meets science expo, judged by industry professionals
  • ·Undergraduate Track — open to all Rutgers undergrads; teams pitch health innovations to industry judges
  • ·High School Track — invited HS students compete in their own division alongside college teams
  • ·Each committee runs the event component they're assigned — but you're free to also participate in or attend any track or competition that your committee isn't responsible for running
  • ·Weekend schedule and assignments released closer to the date
Internal Meetings
General Body Meetings are every Monday — in-person or virtual. All info is shared on WhatsApp prior to each meeting. Any cancellations, virtual switches, or changes are communicated via WhatsApp only. Committees meet once per week on their own schedule.
23
Feb
Virtual General Meeting Virtual
Monday · 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
  • 50% of Committee required · All Leads required
  • Merch opens today — closes March 9. Watch for the link!
2
Mar
No General Meeting — Optional Event Night No Meeting
Monday
Women in STEM Dinner Night runs 8–10 PM. No general meeting this week. Committees still meet on their own schedule.
9
Mar
Mandatory Virtual General Meeting Mandatory Virtual
Monday
  • Merch closes today — last chance to order!
  • All members required to attend
13–22
Mar
Spring Break — No Meetings Break
No committee or general meetings. Enjoy!
Optional: Dare Board Fundraiser — sign up to do fun dares wherever you are. See Get Involved.
23
Mar
Mandatory In-Person General Meeting Mandatory In-Person
Monday
  • Best Pre-Med Club Battle / Competition
  • Research Event: Surgery + Dissection Lab
  • High schoolers invited
  • Optional: Club Dinner @ Applebee's after
30
Mar
General Meeting — Pageant Prep & Fundraiser In-Person
Monday
  • Org-wide prep session for the Charity Pageant — roles, logistics, assignments
  • Member fundraiser activity also part of this night — details via WhatsApp
Spring 2026 Events
21
Feb
Board Photos Complete ✓ In-Person
Saturday · Princeton University Art Museum
Princeton shoot is done. Google Drive with everyone's photos coming soon. See Board Photos section above for makeup option info.
27
Feb
Read Across America Week Feb 27 – Mar 3 Outreach
Week-long initiative · Local elementary schools
High School Outreach setting up events at local elementary schools — GMS volunteers go read to students. More details via WhatsApp.
2
Mar
Women in STEM Dinner Night Optional In-Person $6 Entry
Monday · 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Livingston Apartment Lounge
  • Tickets via link in Instagram bio @greymatteratru
  • No general meeting this night
7
Mar
The Grey Conference Mandatory — All Members In-Person
Saturday · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · College Ave Campus
GMS's Spring MedTech Conference & Hackathon.
  • Venues: Alex Library, Academic Building, The Hatchery
  • Committee-Led & Professional Workshops · Med × Tech × Startups × Business
  • Premiere Hackathon with Industry Sponsors
  • Industry Mentorship · Resume Reviews · Networking
  • Free Food & GMS Café Mocktails
12
Mar
RU Tamil New Year Party 5 GMS Reps — Discounted Tickets In-Person
Thursday · Evening (time TBD)
Celebrating Tamil New Year! Performances, live DJ, dance floor, music, culture. GMS needs 5 representatives — discounted tickets provided. See Get Involved to sign up.
Spring Break
No committee or general meetings. Have fun!
Mar 13–22
23
Mar
Best Pre-Med Club Battle + Research Event Mandatory — All Members In-Person
Monday · General Meeting Night
  • Best Pre-Med Club Battle / Competition
  • Research Event: Surgery + Dissection Lab
  • High schoolers invited
  • Optional: Club Dinner @ Applebee's after
27
Mar
Legislative Event — Community Health & Social In-Person 50% Per Committee
Friday
Public health focus, community-centered. Conference, giveaway, and social. 50% of each committee is required to attend.
30
Mar
General Meeting — Pageant Prep & Fundraiser In-Person
Monday
Org-wide meeting to prepare for the Charity Pageant + Fundraiser event.
April · Flagship Programming
GMS Charity Pageant
April 1st & 2nd, 2026  ·  Mandatory — All Members
GMS's biggest event of the year. Two-day charity showcase with performances, competitions, and fundraising for a charitable cause. April 2nd is hosted at Cook MPR — 100+ person capacity, open to the public. All members required both days; logistics and full schedule released via WhatsApp & Instagram.
Venture Lab Showcase · Tentative
Neurovation
April 24–26, 2026  ·  GMS's annual health innovation competition. Undergraduate Track (open to all Rutgers undergrads) + High School Track (invited HS students compete in their own division) run simultaneously.
Each committee runs the event component they're assigned — but members are free to also participate in or attend any track or competition their committee isn't responsible for running.
May · Wrap-Up & Transition
End-of-Semester Closing Event
First day of May or right before finals · Board dinner, social event, and closing celebration. Next year's board announced + summer retreat plans released.
Join In Get Involved in GMS
Spring Break · Community Fun
🎯 GMS Dare Board — Spring Break Edition
Sign Up by Mar 9
Every spring break we come back with stories. This year, we're making them official.

We're launching GMS's first-ever Dare Board — a collection of member-submitted dare videos. You volunteer your time, do a silly dare during spring break, film it, and submit. Think harmless, hilarious, certified chaos. We need at least 10 volunteers to make this happen.
Shower fully clothed 🚿 Slap yourself with a tortilla 🫓 Convince a stranger you're famous 🎤 Speak only in questions for an hour ❓ Wear a cape to class 🦸 And more to be announced!

Rule: Nothing self-harming, nothing dangerous, nothing that could get you in trouble. Just pure, good-natured silliness that builds community and makes everyone smile.

Sign Up — Google Form
Volunteering · Rescheduled
📦 UNICEF Care Packages
Rescheduled
Originally Feb 23rd · The Hatchery
This session has been rescheduled due to weather. A new date will be announced via WhatsApp. Stay tuned — spots will reopen when the new date is confirmed!
Cultural Event · 5 Reps Needed
🎉 RU Tamil New Year Party — GMS Representative
5 Spots Open
GMS is looking for 5 representatives to attend Rutgers' Tamil New Year celebration and represent our organization. Discounted tickets provided to reps!

Thursday, March 12 · Evening (exact time TBD)

A high-energy night of live performances, a DJ, a dance floor, and a celebration of Tamil culture and community. A great chance to represent GMS on campus.

To be considered: Email rutgersgreymatter@gmail.com with your name, year, and why you'd like to represent GMS. We will confirm the 5 selected reps.
More opportunities are always being added. Email rutgersgreymatter@gmail.com if you want to get involved or be featured.
Apply Now Member Opportunities
Opportunity 01 · Case Competition
NJ Behavioral Health Competition
Deadline: Mar 4 @ 11:59 PM
Rutgers RWJMS + Medical Society of NJ hosting a case competition on March 28 (2:00–3:20 PM). Design a policy-ready, systems-level solution to a real healthcare gap — care coordination failures, workforce shortages, data fragmentation, access & equity barriers.
250–300 word executive summary 10-min live pitch if selected Top 2 teams win $500 Meet NJ legislators & lobbyists
Apply Here
Opportunity 02 · Startup · Stanford × NASA × Yale × Rutgers
Rhythm RX — Health-Tech Venture
Due: Mar 1 @ 7AM
Internationally award-winning health-tech venture recognized by NASA & Stanford Med. Intersection of circadian science, metabolic health, and AI. Targeted for social impact in low-income communities. Assembling a founding team.
Distribution & Outreach Technical Team Clinical Team High ownership · Early stage · Real impact
Apply Now
Opportunity 03 · Clinical Internship
Children's Specialized Hospital Internship
Apps Close: Mar 15
Hands-on clinical internship through RWJBarnabas Health at Children's Specialized Hospital. Strong experience for pre-med, nursing, and allied health students.
View & Apply
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Innovation Program Venture Lab
What is Venture Lab?
GMS's student-led health tech accelerator. A structured innovation program where students don't just learn about healthcare — they build real solutions. Operates like a mini healthcare startup incubator on campus. Designed for interdisciplinary teams.
EngineeringComputer SciencePre-MedPublic HealthPolicyBusiness
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Problem ID
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Solution Design
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Validation
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Pitch & Funding
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Real Traction

Turn ideas into deployable healthcare innovations, not just slides.

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All GMS Members Can Apply to Venture Lab
Every GMS member is eligible and encouraged to participate — regardless of major, year, or experience. The only exception is members who are explicitly involved in organizing or planning the Venture Lab program itself. If you're not sure, assume you can apply.
Applications Open
March 4
Applications Close
March 12
Decisions Sent
March 19
Session Timeline
Session 1
Week of Mar 23
Session 2
Week of Mar 30
No Apr 1–2 sessions
Session 3
Week of Apr 6
Neurovation Prep
Week of Apr 13
Neurovation 🚀
Apr 24–26
Tentative
Track 01
Product Track
Devices, AI diagnostics, software platforms, wearables, digital health tools.
Deliverables
  • Functional prototype / MVP
  • Technical validation
  • Market research
  • Investor-style pitch
Stanford Biodesign × YC for healthcare
Track 02
Research Track
Translational neuroscience, clinical innovation, data-driven healthcare, AI in medicine.
Deliverables
  • Literature review
  • Experimental design
  • Data analysis
  • Conference / publication
Academia → Application
Track 03
Social Good Track
Healthcare equity, policy, community health, global models, low-cost scalable solutions.
Deliverables
  • Implementation plan
  • Community validation
  • Impact metrics
  • Partnership strategy
Impact-first healthcare innovation
Venture Lab Is
  • Structured · milestones, pods, mentorship
  • Interdisciplinary by design
  • Outcome-oriented & competition-ready
  • Prototype-driven
  • Healthcare-focused
Not Just
  • A speaker series
  • A research club
  • A hackathon

A pipeline for real healthcare founders, researchers, and builders.

April 24–26 · Tentative · Flagship Event
Neurovation 🚀
Mandatory · All Members
Neurovation is GMS's annual health innovation competition — a multi-day event where teams pitch, build, and present solutions at the intersection of neuroscience, health tech, and social good. Think of it as a startup pitch competition meets science expo, judged by real industry professionals, faculty, and mentors from our partner ecosystem.
Two independent competition tracks run simultaneously, each open beyond just Venture Lab members:
🎓 Undergraduate Track
Open to all Rutgers undergrads. Teams form, develop a health or biotech innovation, and pitch to a panel of judges from industry, academia, and VC. Projects can be research-based, product-based, or social impact-driven. Winners receive recognition + potential funding access.
🏫 High School Track
GMS-invited high school students compete in their own division — presenting innovations in health and science to mentors and judges. Designed to expose the next generation to research, entrepreneurship, and the healthcare space early.
As a GMS member — each committee is responsible for running the event component they're assigned. But you're free to also participate in or attend any track or competition that your committee isn't responsible for running. Neurovation is a full org event; you don't need to be in Venture Lab to compete or attend.
Mandatory for all GMS members · April flagship programming · Dates tentative
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