By Khola Abid

​Imagine you are a graduate student tasked to develop a new research question relevant to your thesis work. Beginning or expanding upon a research topic can seem overwhelming at first, but a critical and powerful first step is to dive into the in-depth literature review.

By Jasmine Dyoco

It’s no secret that women are underrepresented in the world of STEM, but how do we bridge the gender gap and engage more female youth in becoming future Scientistas? Here are some ideas and tips which are practical, fun, and enriching.

By Jasmine Dyoco

Children with autism have special requirements that must be met in order for them to be safe inside their homes, so having a child with autism can bring a whole new perspective on how you design and decorate your home. If your child has autism, there are numerous strategies you need to know in order to design a space that is accommodating and comfortable for them.

By Jennifer Banarez

I remember it feeling like a dark and stormy night that time I first sat down to write my resume. The utterly painful task of boiling down years of education and experience into a single line or two on Microsoft Word is enough to ruin any day. However, you don’t have to stumble through the darkness alone. I was luckily able to interview a scientist named Christina Hughes from Envision Communications, and she shared with me some great tips that can help keep you from getting lost. Thankfully, with each new revision, I felt as though these short descriptions reflected me better. Here are some of Christina’s suggestions for crafting the ideal resume to get you noticed by a prospective employer:

By Karelly Ramirez
 
My Scientista Symposium experience is one I go back to in my head and yapp and yapp to people about when I want to feel super cool. Because let’s face it, if you were there, you know we were all pretty cool! I was in a room with more than 200+ women who all geek out about science. That’s my crew right there.