Resources
Here are some suggested resources, things to do more research on if you're interested!
UNDERGRAD RESEARCH (REUs)One of the best ways to get involved in your field of research is by going to do an REU! This is a research experience specifically designed for undergraduates. They offer these opportunities every summer in a lot of fields and it is strongly encouraged that you apply to them. Checking via google or the NSF (National Science Foundation) website is a good way to get started!
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CONFERENCESEvery year a whole host of conferences are held in every field, some even target specific identity groups (like the National Society of Black Physicists or the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science). There are so many groups offering a few days of workshops and networking opportunities. The beautiful thing about these is that generally they are funded by the conference folks or money is available through your science/math department for registration.
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SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are another big thing that aren't really on the mind of every undergraduate student. Many scholarships require that you be a current undergraduate. Checking in on Whitman's (or your home institutions) career center website is an excellent place to start uncovering scholarships that further fund your education.
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Other Opportunities |
An excellent resource created by Lavontria Miché Aaron provides a growing number of resources that aid in applying to fellowships and graduate programs:
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As an aspiring first-generation PhD student, Lavontria Miché Aaron found that applying to graduate school was difficult on many levels. Her family had no experience with the procedure and she had limited financial resources. As she searched for assistance and support, Aaron amassed a detailed list of scholarships, internships, fellowships, graduate application fee waivers, travel grants and mentors. Now studying planetary science as a PhD student at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, Aaron has shared her curated resources on Twitter to help other students and aspiring students who are members of minority ethnic groups.
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