Resilience in STEM : Recent Episodes
Angelina Baltazar
“I’ve been thinking about this for years, and now it’s my turn.” I have decided to document my journey as I begin focusing on applying to graduate school. I will be talking about how to get involved in research, scholarships, awards, applying, interviewing, and so much more! I also will talk about how being a Latina has impacted how I view STEM research. This includes community, policy, and just advice from an undergrad in STEM. New episodes are released monthly.
Yes, throughout these past episodes I've always included a graduate school update, but this episode goes into an update of my life. What's going on with my graduate school applications? How are my extracurriculars doing? What are my thoughts or goals for my senior year of college? Have I even learned anything from the application cycle? As this episode is less of an informational episode, I will be covering all of those questions. Check out the transcript of the episode I included in my blog post: https://eangelb29.wixsite.com/portfolio/copy-of-episode-7-it-s-good-to-have
Sometimes your dreams can become things that obtainable in your future. That is because dreams motivate you keep going and put yourself out there. In the case, the "dream" we talk about are national fellowships. This episode discusses the unique opportunity that are national fellowships and the great benefits to them, whether they come from the award or something you learn along the way. Whether you get a national fellowship or not, you always end up benefitting from the process. Check out the transcript of the episode I included in my blog post: https://eangelb29.wixsite.com/portfolio/copy-of-episode-6-wait-how-do-i-start
Applying to graduate school, specifically for a Ph.D. program, can be challenging whether you know someone who had done it before or you are the first one. Sometimes it can seem overwhelming. This episode covers 4 key steps on how to get started in the application process from someone who is also beginning their application. While it may seem early, it's better to start now and give it your best shot! Check out the transcript of the episode I included in my blog post: https://eangelb29.wixsite.com/portfolio/copy-of-episode-5-summer-research-ex
Summer research experiences have been a life-changing experience for me, and they are open for any current undergraduate student wanting to pursue a research career! From learning new skills, building your network, meeting a bunch of people, or exploring a new city, this is worth it. I also talk about how to apply for these programs and some FAQs about the process. Check out the links and the transcript of the episode I included in my blog post: https://eangelb29.wixsite.com/portfolio/copy-of-episode-4-community-a-must