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Cientifico Latino, Inc.
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A STEM 501(c)(3) organization for ALL students from underserved communities. Making information & mentorship accessible. Check out our site for help w/ grad apps! 🌟
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Cientifico Latino, Inc. @cientificolatino.com · Jun 18
✨Our 2024 Annual Report is out!✨
Full report: cientificolatino.com/annualreport

Includes:
🌟Director’s statement
🌟Program stats + testimonials
🌟Fee waiver partner map
🌟Org history
🌟Press highlights
Colorful gradient cover of the 2024 Cientifico Latino, Inc. Annual Report. The title is written in a playful handwritten font. A white box below lists the report’s sections and corresponding page numbers, including Director’s Message, Leadership, and Program Model. A summary of the 2024 GSMI cohort demographics with visual elements like pie and bar charts. Includes stats on first-gen, low-income, and community college backgrounds. The left side highlights the history of GSMI from its 2019 launch to present. Left panel features the mission of Cientifico Latino, Inc. with a logo and brief nonprofit description. Right panel shows a portrait of Executive Director Dr. Robert W. Fernandez and his letter discussing the organization’s growth, impact, and plans for future programming. A collage of photos from community social events in Boston, NYC, and the ABRCMS conference in 2024. Descriptions below each image highlight scholar and mentor participation and community-building activities.
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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!! 🥳🍾
November 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Meet the incredible mentors guiding our Alumni Class of 2025! 🌟 ⁠
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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...
November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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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...
November 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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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
Flyer for Científico Latino San Diego-SfN 2025 Social Saturday November 15th, 5:30P RSVP for location at cientificolatino.com/sfn/2025 See you there!
November 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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🎓 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-...
Applying to Graduate School? Check out the Científico Latino team’s Quick Start Guide & Timeline cientificolatino.com/grad-school-guide Photo of two women speaking in auditorium seats
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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TOMORROW – for CSU East Bay Students! ⁠
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Our Co-Founder/Board Secretary @oliviagoldman.net participates in "Paths into Mind and Brain Careers" for CSU East Bay's Connections Week!
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🕰️ Tuesday, 11/4, 12pm to 2pm⁠
📍University Union, Multipurpose Room (CSU East Bay)
➡️ lrubio12.wordpress.com/event
Flyer for Connections Week: Paths into Mind and Brain Careers panel.
November 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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🎓 How to Choose a Research Advisor⁠
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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.⁠
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🗓 When: 11/20 at 12pm ET⁠
🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/grad-stude...
Flyer of the Graduate Student Webinar Series topic on "Choosing a Research Advisor". The two speakers headshot and bios are shown. The logos of the sponsors are shown.
October 31, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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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! 🧠
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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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…
Media Description: Transferring from Community College to a 4-year program A transfer student outlines some challenges that were (un)foreseen. Resource by Adam Green Cientifico Latino, Inc. logo Photo of a man with glasses
October 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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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
October 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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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.
October 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Consider donating to a hardworking non-profit that seeks to keep doors open into STEM higher ed and academia 🎓💜
www.cientificolatino.com/donate
cientificolatino.com Cientifico Latino, Inc. @cientificolatino.com · Oct 13
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
Flyer for a Donation Call where there was a lost of 16 grad school app fee waiver partners this year, totaling $8,250 in waived fees for aspiring scientists gone, that is 110 applications that may never be submitted.
October 14, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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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
Flyer for a Donation Call where there was a lost of 16 grad school app fee waiver partners this year, totaling $8,250 in waived fees for aspiring scientists gone, that is 110 applications that may never be submitted.
October 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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🎓 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...
Graduate Student Webinar Series: Time Management in Graduate School on Wednesday 11am ET on October 22, 2025. Logos from sponsors are shown.
October 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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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...
October 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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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...
October 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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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...
October 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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🎓 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...
Flyer on "Graduate Student Panel on Admissions" on Tuesday, October 7th at 9am ET. The three panelists pictures are shown, their names, and their affiliations. Our sponsors logo are shown.
September 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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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…
Presenting at Conferences as an Undergrad Although daunting... it can help you develop yourself as a researcher. Your perspective, your questions and your work are valuable! Resource by Mika Sevilla Morales. Photo of person smiling Cientifico Latino, Inc. logo https://www.cientificolatino.com/post/undergraduate-conferences
September 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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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...
Flyer for a panel session on "Graduate school Admissions". Logos from sponsors and the speakers titles are included.
September 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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🌱 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…
Fostering Leadership in Community-Based Outreach. A park ranger in New York City explains practical strategies towards empowering the next generation of environmental leaders. Resource by Leanna Rodriguez. Picture of woman smiling. Cientifico Latino, Inc. logo. Link: cientificolatino.com/post/fostering-leadership
September 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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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...
Flyer for a webinar on applying to graduate fellowships on September 22nd at 3pm ET. The speaker's photos and the logos of sponsors are shown.
September 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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📢 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
Submit your graduate school and fellowship materials Make a huge difference for junior scientists in your field in minutes! Graduate school application materials: www.cientificolatino.com/submit-grad-apps Fellowship application materials (e.g., NSF-GRFP, NIH, Ford, Gilliam, etc.): www.cientificolatino.com/submit-fellowships Cientifico Latino, Inc. logo
September 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Cientifico Latino is an awesome program, AND yes, you should definitely apply for the NSF GRFP (even if it's a tight deadline!)
cientificolatino.com Cientifico Latino, Inc. @cientificolatino.com · Sep 9
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
Flyer How to apply to the NSF-GRFP (in 7 weeks!). Check out our comprehensive guide and timeline for applying to the NSF-GRFP (or any fellowship!) on a deadline. Give it a shot — it’s not too late! Resource by Olivia Goldman, PhD and John Lê. Photos of authors. Cientifico Latino, Inc. logo. Link: cientificolatino.com/apply-in-7-weeks
September 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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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
cientificolatino.com Cientifico Latino, Inc. @cientificolatino.com · Sep 9
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
Flyer How to apply to the NSF-GRFP (in 7 weeks!). Check out our comprehensive guide and timeline for applying to the NSF-GRFP (or any fellowship!) on a deadline. Give it a shot — it’s not too late! Resource by Olivia Goldman, PhD and John Lê. Photos of authors. Cientifico Latino, Inc. logo. Link: cientificolatino.com/apply-in-7-weeks
September 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM