Honorable Mention
Claudia Claridy*
Savaria M. Parrish*
Sebastián Guerrero Hidalgo*
Rafael Aponte Alburquerque*
Ada Glynn*
Zanib Naeem*
Patricia Chanabá-López^
* graduate applicants in the Cientifico Latino GSMI program
^ first-year students and GSMI alumni
NSF-GRFP Awardees
Álvaro Chumpitaz Lavalle*
Kimberly Elena Armas*
Vianny Mondragon*
Natalie Byrd^
Denise Gali Yudovich^
Dreyton G. Amador^
Gabriel Fajardo^
Julianna Adele Gerold^
Victoria M. Sodeinde^
Flyer of the 16 GSMI scholars and program alumni who received the NSF-GRFP Award or an Honorable Mention
Congratulations to our sixteen NSF-GRFP awardees and Honorable Mentions!!
🎓 How to Navigate Your First Year of Graduate School
Join a panel of first-year doctoral students as they share their personal experiences, challenges, and strategies for navigating graduate school.
🗓️ When: Friday, April 24th at 11am ET
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-nav...
Q&A on Re-applying to PhD programs in the sciences
🎓 Q&A: Re-Applying to PhD Programs in the Sciences
We'll cover the current grad school landscape, strategies to strengthen your application, and tips to set yourself up for success in the next round.
🗓️ When: Tuesday, April 21st at 4pm ET
🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/qa-re-appl...
Graduate Student Webinar Series on Exploring Biotech & Pharma Careers for PhD Scientists.
🧬 Exploring Biotech & Pharma Careers for PhD Scientists
We will map out the range of industry roles available to PhD scientists from medical writing and regulatory affairs to clinical development.
🗓️ When: Monday, April 27th at 4pm ET
🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-...
Webinar on Breaking Down Careers in Science Policy on 4/29/26 at 12pm ET.
🏛️ Breaking Down Careers in Science Policy
We'll define science policy and advocacy, discuss why trainee voices matter, and share ways to get involved from first steps to fellowships and formal programs.
🗓️ When: Wednesday, April 29th at 12pm ET
🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking-d...
Applying to STEM grad programs? Know someone who is?
Be a good friend/colleague/mentor/labmate.... tell them to apply to #GSMI!!! ❤️
👉👉 cientificolatino.com/gsmi 👈 👈
Flyer for GSMI 2026 program: https://www.cientificolatino.com/gsmi
Sign ups are ✨OPEN✨ for #GSMI2026! 🤩
➡️ www.cientificolatino.com/gsmi
The GSMI program supports 100 graduate school applicants through 1-on-1 mentorship, fee waivers, professional development, and community building!
Applications accepted until 5/31/26!
New article from @cientificolatino.com !!!
On the struggles of first year grad students and how to support them 💜
Flyer for Finding a Research Associate Position on 4/7/26
🔬 Finding a Research Associate Position Webinar
We'll break down what Research Associate positions are, how to find one, and how it can strengthen your grad school apps for the next cycle.
🗓️ When: Tuesday, April 7th at 12pm ET
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-a-...
Screenshot of title and author list: A strong start for sustained success: inclusivity through a national group mentorship program for first-year graduate students Sergio R. Labra1,2,*, Valerie A. Tornini3,4,5*, Maria Pia Rodriguez Salazar6, Daniela M. Cossio7, Rebekah A. Gelpí8,^, Bryan E. Rubio Perez9, Yanitza M. Rodríguez10, Gerardo Leana Sandoval11, Kimberly Hernandez12, Olivia V. Goldman13,*,#, Robert W. Fernandez14,#,†
Happy to share our article on @cientificolatino.com's GSEC program: a national mentorship program for 1st-year STEM grad students, geared for those from underrepresented backgrounds.
We review why programs like this are urgently needed & what we learned while running it 🧵
doi.org/10.64898/202...
Unlocking new career paths? Yes, please! If you're in STEM and curious about consulting or biotech, this webinar is your ticket to valuable insights. 🚀 Don't miss the chance to explore new horizons with expert guidance.
Panel session on Non-academic careers in the sciences on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4pm ET. The panelists and their affiliations are shown.
🎓 Non-Academic Careers in the Sciences Panel
This panel session will feature professionals working in policy, diplomacy, science communication, drug discovery, and scientific education.
🗓️ When: Monday, January 26th at 4pm ET
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/graduate-s...
Webinar on Intro to Consulting and Biotech Jobs on January 25, 2026 at 12pm ET. The speaker is Nandan Pandit, PhD.
🎓 Introduction to Consulting & Biotech Careers
Join us for a session exploring pathways into consulting and biotech, with practical insights on career transitions and industry roles for STEM graduate students.
🗓️ When: 1/25/26 at 12pm ET
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/grad-stude...
Great reminder to celebrate milestones and accomplishments liberally!
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. 💙
Picture of a flyer that says "Calling Mentors!" and asking for their help as Cientifico Latino, Inc. is looking for mock interviewers for 1-hour sessions to help GSMI graduate school applications. You can sign up here: https://cientificolatino.com/mock-interviewer
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...
We are thankful to the Richard Lounsberry Foundation and Burroughs Wellcome Fund for making this scholarship a reality to make a difference to 25 first-year graduate students, part of our 2025 Alumni Program.
Through our Alumni 2025 scholarship, we have supported 52% of our students with funds for laptops, 40% on educational supplies such as textbooks, 24% for conferences, and 20% for tuition expenses.
From conversations with our Alumni 2025 scholars, we learned that they have experienced financial expenses in their 1st year of graduate school:
1) In need of new laptops for courses/research
2) High relocation costs to start grad school
3) Increasing cost of student life fees
Demographics of our Alumni 2025 Scholarship Recipients:
80% identify as women
60% identify as Latine/x/o/a
24% identity as Black
76% grew up in low-income households
60% are first-gen students
Full list of our 2025 Alumni Scholarship Recipients here: www.cientificolatino.com/alumni-schol...
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
Grateful for mentorship. Donate today: https://cientificolatino.com/donate
💡 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…
GSMI 2025 Webinar on Grad School Interviews: Dos and Don'ts. This webinar will take place on 12/2/25 at 10am ET. The speaker's name and affiliated institution is shown, along with sponsors.
🎓 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...
