13 Aug 2022
Hello #Mentors,
Although next month is #GradRecruitWeekSTEM for us, you might have a job, internship, or MS/PHD position open you’d like us to advertise now. We’re okay with that! Tweet your heart out and tag us so we’re sure to notice it!
#RecruitSTEMgrads
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17 Sep 2021
“Are there any [US-based] postbac programmes in Chemistry or Chemical Biology that accept international students?”
#GradRecruitWeekSTEM
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16 Sep 2021
Things you might not know:
➡️Unlike undergrad, you might not receive recruitment materials from schools. This is inspired by a
#FirstGen who didn't think they were qualified bec. they didn't receive invites from school X & they thought that a friend had.
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16 Sep 2021
The poll and a little advice for who to contact about what when applying to #GradSchool. (Plus some bonus content on writing a graduate essay)
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15 Sep 2021
“Do I contact a lab professor or the department if I want to go to #GradSchool? I’m reading different things so I’m confused."
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16 Sep 2021
Nice tip on connecting with the labs across the hall to help assess the culture in the lab your considering for #GradSchool.
#GradRecruitWeekSTEM
ha ha... the people across the hall are like the inquisitive neighbor. they can tell you about the ‘sounds” coming out of a lab. That insight is INVALUABLE!!
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16 Sep 2021
Things you might not know: A very short overview of #GradApplication essays. #GradRecruitWeekSTEM
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16 Sep 2021
Welcome Dr. Blake. Thank you for taking time out of your very busy schedule to share your experience and expertise with our community members. #DiversityAdmissionsHour #GradRecruitWeekSTEM
@UTHealthBiomed
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16 Sep 2021
Today in our #DiversityAdmissionsHour chat, Dr. Blake will uncover some parts of the #HiddenCurriculum for diverse students applying to #GradSchool. If you’d like to chime or ask her a question, well, you know what to do. #GradRecruitWeekSTEM
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16 Sep 2021
In 45 minutes, join us & Dr. Nicquet Blake for a chat on
during #GradRecruitWeekSTEM.
More about Dr. Blake bit.ly/3nnqsTe
#DiversityInSTEM #FirstGenInSTEM #BlackInSTEM #PoCinSTEM #DisabledInSTEM #LGBTQinSTEM
We will be partnering with @youinthelab for #GradRecruitWeekSTEM. Dr. Nicquet Blake will be answering your questions about the #GradSchool admissions process on Sept. 16th at 11 AM CDT (GMT-5) on our Twitter account @UTHealthBiomed! #sciencetwitter
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16 Sep 2021
STEM lingo you might not know:
Program: Can refer to an individual lab. A PI’s research program is an overview of their research goals.
Program: Can refer to a group of labs in the same or in multiple departments.
#GradRecruitWeekSTEM
#FirstGen
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16 Sep 2021
STEM lingo you might not know:
✅Predoc/Predoctoral: Someone on the path to earning a PhD.
✅PhD Candidate: Someone who has passed all coursework & exams in a PhD program.
✅Postdoc or Postdoctoral: Someone who has earned a PhD.
#FirstGen #GradRecruitWeekSTEM
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15 Sep 2021
Thanks to @byrdgyrl1 for sharing the ecolog-l listserv for students searching for #Ecology #GradSchool opportunities at @ESA_org. Sign up as an unpaid "webmember" of ESA for access to the listserv for free here rb.gy/8o4hot #GradRecruitWeekSTEM
#GradRecruitWeekSTEM
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15 Sep 2021
Author Jonathan Marquez @J__Marquez shares his journey “allowing myself to explore new opportunities and discover new interests” as a #FirstGen in #STEM. @Cientificolatin
bit.ly/3sGFWpv
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15 Sep 2021
Q: “So when I email [a PI about joining their lab in #GradSchool] should I send my goal statement or transcripts, or basically the whole application?”
A: Send a customized email detailing why you want to join that specific program and...
#GradRecruitWeekSTEM
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CV only
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CV, essay
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CV,essay,Transxrpt
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UG here! Show me the poll
115 votes • Final results
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15 Sep 2021
It depends! @MDA_UTHGrad is an umbrella program and students join a lab/program after one year. Students can reach out to the programs and professors ahead of time, but it's not required. But other schools do it differently. #GradRecruitWeekSTEM #GradSchool #WeAreGSBSD
15 Sep 2021
“Do I contact a lab professor or the department if I want to go to #GradSchool? I’m reading different things so I’m confused."
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We will be partnering with @youinthelab for #GradRecruitWeekSTEM. Dr. Nicquet Blake will be answering your questions about the #GradSchool admissions process on Sept. 16th at 11 AM CDT (GMT-5) on our Twitter account @UTHealthBiomed! #sciencetwitter
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15 Sep 2021
“Do I contact a lab professor or the department if I want to go to #GradSchool? I’m reading different things so I’m confused."
#GradRecruitWeekSTEM
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Professor
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Department
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UG here! Show me the poll
73 votes • Final results
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15 Sep 2021
Where can you learn tips for writing an NSF-GFRP?
@cientificolatin Has you covered!
🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽
x.com/cientificolatin/status…
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15 Sep 2021
📝TOMORROW: Our NSF-GRFP Writing WORKSHOP will be led by Morgan Janes (@MorganEJanes) NSF Fellow and Harvard/MIT PhD student on Thursday 9/16 at 7PM EST. Learn how to put together a strong application package for the NSF-GRFP!
⬇️REGISTER BELOW⬇️
eventbrite.com/e/nsf-grfp-wr…
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15 Sep 2021
Super-short explanation of things you might not know:
✅NSF = National Science Foundation. A US govt. agency that funds research. @NSF
✅NSF-GFRP = Graduate Research Fellowships Program (GRFP) that is funded by the NSF. nsfgrfp.org
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