Big congrats to everyone who’s applied to grad school! 🥳🎉 It’s a huge milestone, and we’re so proud of all the hard work you’ve put in. Take a moment to celebrate—you deserve it! 🌟 Tag a friend who’s on this journey so we can cheer them on too! 🙌🎓

🚀 Did you participate in a summer research program (SRP)? Help undergraduates take their first step into research by submitting SRP statements! 📝 Submit: cientificolatino.com/submit-srp-apps 📚 Examples: cientificolatino.com/writing-center Let’s open doors to the next generation of scientists. 💙

Calling all scientists 🔬✨ We invite scientists to support our GSMI mentorship efforts by conducting 1-hr mock interviews for prospective graduate students. Your participation can make a meaningful difference! Interested mentors are encouraged to sign-up here: cientificolatino.com/mock-intervi...

Happy to introduce our 25 2025 Alumni Scholarship Recipients!! This year we have launched our 2025 Alumni Scholarship Fund to support 1st year grad students, graduates of our GSMI program, to cover educational expenses in their 1st year of graduate school.

Getting ready for STEM grad program interviews? 💼 Make the most of your conversations with faculty and highlight your curiosity, preparation, and drive. Check out our practical guide! 🔗 www.cientificolatino.com/interviews

🔍 Seniors, thinking about going to STEM grad school or medical school? A post-baccalaureate program can help you build research experience, take classes, and even earn a stipend along the way! Learn what a postbac can do for your STEM path: 🔗 cientificolatino.com/why_postbac

💡 Support Equity in STEM. Open Doors. Fund Dreams. 💡⁠ ⁠⁠ Your gift ensures that talented students can apply, get in, and stay in graduate school, building a stronger, inclusive scientific community.⁠ ⁠ 📲 Donate today: cientificolatino.com/donate%E2%81...

🎓 GSMI 2025 Webinar on Navigating the STEM Interview Weekend⁠ ⁠ Hear from graduate students as they break down what to expect, how to prepare & navigate the experience with confidence.⁠ ⁠ 🗓 When: December 8th at 4pm ET⁠ 🔗 Register here: eventbrite.com/e/gra…

🎓 Grad School Interviews: DOs & DON’Ts⁠ ⁠ Getting ready for your graduate school interviews? Join us for a session where we break down what to say, how to prepare, and how to show up as your most authentic self.⁠ ⁠ 🗓 When: December 2nd at 10am ET⁠ 🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/grad-schoo...

Congratulations to Robert W. Fernandez, PhD (Cientifico Latino, Inc.'s Co-Founder and Executive Director) for being awarded the Robert G. WIlmers Integrity Prize!! 🎉 We couldn't be more proud!! 🥳🍾

Meet the incredible mentors guiding our Alumni Class of 2025! 🌟 ⁠ ⁠ These accomplished scientists are uplifting the next generation of STEM talent, offering guidance, knowledge, and support to our first-year graduate students, graduates of our GSMI program.⁠ www.cientificolatino.com/alumniprogra...

Introducing our Alumni Class of 2025! 🎉 This cohort of first-year graduate students includes graduates of our GSMI program, they are talented scholars that represents a rich breadth of perspectives, backgrounds, resilience, and determination.⁠ www.cientificolatino.com/alumniprogra...

We are excited to host a social in San Diego during the Society for Neuroscience conference for the Científico Latino community! 💙🏄️ We will gather in the beginning of the conference on Saturday, Nov 15 at 5:30 PM. RSVP for location. See you there!! 🔗 cientificolatino.com/sfn2025 #sfn2025

🎓 Thinking about Graduate School? Get a head start with Científico Latino’s Quick Start Guide & Timeline — your roadmap to a strong application. 👉 www.cientificolatino.com/grad-school-...

TOMORROW – for CSU East Bay Students! ⁠ ⁠ Our Co-Founder/Board Secretary @oliviagoldman.net participates in "Paths into Mind and Brain Careers" for CSU East Bay's Connections Week! ⁠ 🕰️ Tuesday, 11/4, 12pm to 2pm⁠ 📍University Union, Multipurpose Room (CSU East Bay) ➡️ lrubio12.wordpress.com/event

🎓 How to Choose a Research Advisor⁠ ⁠ Join us for a webinar where we unpack how to select the right research advisor, the one who’ll guide you, mentor you, and shape your path.⁠ ⁠ 🗓 When: 11/20 at 12pm ET⁠ 🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/grad-stude...

Excited to team up with CSU East Bay for Connections Week (Nov 4-8)! ➡️ lrubio12.wordpress.com/event… 11/5, @latinodeciencia.bsky.social leads a virtual workshop on applying to summer research & grad school (open to all!) 🎓 11/4, @oliviagoldman.net joins the Paths into Mind & Brain Careers panel! 🧠

Transferring from community college to a 4-year program? 🎓 Adam Green shares the (un)expected challenges he faced and what helped him succeed. 🔗 cientificolatino.com/trans…

Congrats to Dr. Dennis Melendez on being named a 2030STEM x BWF Fellow. A well-deserved recognition! 🌟 This 2-year fellowship honors rising STEM leaders advancing equity, innovation, & culture change in STEM education. 2030stem.org/2025fellows

I presented at the @cientificolatino.com Pathways to the Ph.D. Conference (sponsored by MIT) with Alexander Umanzor! Our talk, “Crafting a Competitive Graduate School Application: Telling Your Story with Impact,” sparked great conversations with future grad students.

Consider donating to a hardworking non-profit that seeks to keep doors open into STEM higher ed and academia 🎓💜 www.cientificolatino.com/donate

Last year, we helped 100 students save $31K in grad school app fees, giving students from underserved communities the freedom to apply widely. This year we lost 16 partners = $8.2K setback = 110 fewer dreams. 🎓 You can change that. 💸 Donate to open 110 new doors. givebutter.com/supportCL

🎓 Grad Students: Take Control of Your Time!⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠Join our Time Management in Grad School webinar to learn strategies to organize your schedule, prioritize what matters, and maintain work-life balance. 📅 10/22 at 11am ET⁠ Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/grad-stude...

Meet the incredible mentors guiding our GSMI Class of 2025! 🌟 These accomplished scientists, educators, and leaders are dedicated to uplifting the next generation of diverse STEM talent, offering guidance, knowledge, and support to our scholars.⁠ www.cientificolatino.com/gsmi-2025-me...

Introducing the GSMI Class of 2025! 🎉 This cohort of talented scholars represents a rich breadth of perspectives, backgrounds, resilience, and determination.⁠ Check out the full list of our 2025 GSMI scholars: www.cientificolatino.com/gsmi-2025-sc...

NEXT WEEK: Applying to grad programs in the sciences? 🧬✨ Hear directly from university administrators about the key do’s and don’ts for a standout application. Join our Faculty Panel for practical advice & answers to your questions. 📅 10/7, 11am ET 📍 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/faculty-pa...

🎓 Graduate Student Panel on Admissions⁠ Hear from current grad students about:⁠ 💡 What admissions committees look for⁠ 📝 Tips for writing a strong application⁠ 🙋🏽‍♀️ Their experiences applying 📅 Date: Tuesday, 10/7 at 9am ET⁠ 🌐 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/graduate-s...

Presenting at conferences as an undergrad might feel daunting, but it’s one of the best ways to grow as a researcher! 💡✨ Sharing your research with others is a great experience. And it helps you connect with your field and the academic community! 🔗 cientificolatino.com/post…

Applying to graduate programs in the sciences? 🧬✨ Join us for our upcoming Faculty Panel Discussion to learn the key do’s and don’ts for a competitive application package, directly from university administrators. 📅 October 7th at 11am ET 📍 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/faculty-pa...

🌱 Fostering Leadership in Community-Based Outreach 🌱 How do we empower the next generation of leaders? Park Ranger Leanna Rodriguez shares practical strategies from her work in New York City to inspire and lead through community-based outreach. 🔗 cientificolatino.com/post…

REMINDER: IN 2 WEEKS! Panel session on applying to grad school fellowships (emphasis on the NSF-GRFP + PD Soros)! 🎓✨ Hear from recipients on: 🔹 Lessons learned 🔹 Writing tips 🔹 Sharing your unique story 📅 September 22nd at 3pm ET 🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/graduate-s...

📢 Calling all scientists! Help the next generation thrive by sharing your graduate school and fellowship application materials. Submit here: 🎓 Grad school: www.cientificolatino.com/submit-grad-apps 💡 Fellowships: www.cientificolatino.com/submit-fellowships

Cientifico Latino is an awesome program, AND yes, you should definitely apply for the NSF GRFP (even if it's a tight deadline!)

A great NSF GRFP guide. @uwmarinebiology.bsky.social @uwsafs.bsky.social @uwess.bsky.social @uwatmossci.bsky.social @uwenvironment.bsky.social @sacnas.bsky.social @csucoast.bsky.social @uw-sefs.bsky.social @official-bweems.bsky.social

An excellent and very comprehensive resource for grad students-to-be!

It's been a while since I applied to the #NSFGRFP... but over that time I developed this guide based on my experiences and mentoring other students with the NSF-GRFP through Cientifico Latino, Inc. (and otherwise)! 💛 Thank you to John Lê for the additional contributions!!

Applying to the NSF-GRFP (or another fellowship) on a tight deadline? We built a 7-week guide + timeline to get you from draft to submission. It’s not too late — you’ve got this! ✨ 🔗 cientificolatino.com/apply-in-7-weeks #NSFGRFP #GradSchool #Fellowship

We are hosting a panel on applying to grad fellowships (emphasis on the NSF-GRFP + PD Soros)! 🎓✨ Hear from recipients on: 🔹 Lessons learned 🔹 Writing tips 🔹 Sharing your unique story 📅 September 22nd at 3pm ET 🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/graduate-s...

✨ Applying for fellowships? Check out 40+ successful sample applications from: NSF-GRFP, PD Soros, HHMI Gilliam, Ford, NIH F31 …and more! Get inspired and strengthen your own application by learning from winners in your field. 🔗 cientificolatino.com/writing-center

🚀 Applying to grad school in STEM? Check out our database of 50+ sample applications across fields. Read personal statements, CVs, and more - that got the offer. And then strengthen your own! 💪 🔗 cientificolatino.com/writing-center #GradSchool #STEM #PhDApps

🎉 Congratulations to the brilliant, newly-minted Dr. Aníbal Tornes Blanco!! Aníbal is Científico Latino Junior Board member, longtime team member, & 2019 GSMI scholar. We are so honored to celebrate this milestone & continue to work with you to make science more inclusive!!

We are so excited to be kicking of GSMI 2025, our mentorship program for STEM graduate school applicants! Can't wait to see what these amazing scholars will accomplish!! 🤩💫💜

NEXT WEEK! 🎓 Planning to apply to STEM grad programs? Join us for our webinar: “Applying to Grad Programs in STEM” on Thursday, 8/28 at 5.30pm ET. Gain key insights on: ✅ Grad school application timeline ✅ How to choose the right program 🔗 Register: eventbrite.com/e/gsmi-2025-...

🚀 Join us for our *first-ever* Pathways to the PhD conference on Sat, Sept 27 in NYC — sponsored by MIT! In-person event for students & recent grads exploring STEM PhDs. Get insider tips & MIT insights! 📍 St. Francis College, NYC 🔗 Register: cientificolatino.com/phd-conference

Very happy to say I get to benefit from this for my fall graduate applications! So excited to share I was selected to be a GSMI Scholar this year ✨huge thanks to @cientificolatino.com for the support 🌟

Thinking about a STEM PhD? 🌟 From high school to undergrad, here’s your guide to the skills, resources, and mindset you need to prepare and thrive in grad school. 📚🔬 🔗 cientificolatino.com/post/titilay... #STEM #GradSchool #CareerTips

🎓 Planning to apply to STEM graduate programs? Join us for our webinar: “Applying to Grad Programs in STEM” on Thursday, 8/28 at 5.30pm ET. Gain key insights on: ✅ Grad school application timeline ✅ How to choose the right program 🔗 Register: eventbrite.com/e/gsmi-2025-...

Re-applying to STEM grad programs? Thinking about how to strengthen your application for the next cycle? Check out this wisdom from Yessica Santana on what you might not have known last time & how to improve!🌟💯 🔗 cientificolatino.com/post/yessica...

🔬 New PhD student? Not sure how to pick your rotation labs? Join us for our webinar: “How to Choose a Rotation Lab” 🎓🧪 on Wednesday, August 27th at 5pm ET Learn what to look for in a lab, red flags, mentorship tips & more. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/graduate-s...

🎉 Big congratulations to GSMI-NYC 2022 scholar, @michae1flores.bsky.social, on being awarded the prestigious HHMI Gilliam Fellowship! 🌟 We are so proud of you leading the way for the next generation of scientists!