Resources
Here are materials that I used on my path to graduate school. I hope they help you. Please contact me using the links at the bottom of the page if you need access to them, or would like more information!
Email Templates
Choosing a Graduate Program
Grad School Applications
Richard Gilder Graduate School (AMNH); Comparative Biology PhD Program
Past Research Experience
Columbia University; Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology PhD Program
Statement of Purpose
RGGS (AMNH); Comparative Biology PhD Program
Proposed Research Interests
STEM Graduate Admissions General Rubric:
Use to evaluate your application statements!
Grant/Fellowship Applications
NSF GRFP Personal Statement
NSF GRFP Research Statement
Professional Affiliations
These are organizations that I am a part of. Their websites may also provide you with resources such as grants, fellowships, awards, or networking opportunities. Most of them are related to my identity—as an entomologist, evolutionary biologist, systematist, Filipina, and woman. If any of these align with you, I would encourage you to look into joining some of the organizations listed here!
The Entomological Society of America (ESA) is the largest organization worldwide that caters to the professional and scientific needs of entomologists, hobbyists, and others in related disciplines.
The Society for the Study of Evolution (SSE) promotes evolutionary biology research, education, application, outreach, and community building in an equitable and globally inclusive manner.
The Society of Systematic Biologists (SSB) advances the science of systematic biology in all aspects for both living and fossil organisms, with emphasis on areas of common interest to all systematic biologists regardless of individual specialization.
Entomologists of Color (EntoPOC), strives to diversify entomology by providing people of color (POC) paid memberships to various entomological societies, making participation, scientific communication and outreach more inclusive.
The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.
Skype-a-Scientist has a database of thousands of scientists and connects them with classrooms, families, libraries, scout troops, and more all over the globe. They give students the opportunity to get the answers to their questions straight from the source.
Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) has been empowering women as individuals and as a community since 1921. GWIS works to advance the participation and recognition of women in scientific fields through grants, awards and fellowships.
The Association for Women in Natural Sciences is a global network that inspires bold leadership, research, and solutions that advance women in STEM. I am on the steering committee of the NY Women in Natural Sciences (WINS) Chapter, an employee resource group of the AMNH.
The American Association of University Women (AAUW), advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. Its awards have supported women in over 150 countries.