Dr. Tanisha Williams on "Conserving Biodiversity"
November 12, 2020

The UConn SEEDS Chapter in welcomed Dr. Tanisha Williams, a Bucknell University Post-doc and UConn Alum, to learn about research abroad, conservation, Black Botanists Week, and more, in her talk "Conserving Biodiversity"! 

Dr. Williams is from Washington, DC, and is passionate about plants, science policy, science communication, and social justice.
You can learn more about her and her work through her website, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Gaining Involvement and Experience 
October 29, 2020

Kylee Brown and Amanda Pastore teamed up to lead a discussion on getting involved on campus, applying to internships, and how to get a research position. 

The Graduate Students also gave advice on reaching out to PI's and finding research that interests you! 

How to apply to Graduate School
September 17, 2020

Our Grad Student Representative, Jessica Gutierrez, lead this meeting and provided tips to make yourself a stronger candidate for Grad School. 

Esbeiry Cordova-Ortiz (ESA SEEDS Diversity Program Assistant) and Fred Abbott (ESA SEEDS Diversity Programs Manager) shared their experiences with applying to Graduate School in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology what opportunities are available through the parent ESA SEEDS program.