How to Find and Reach Out to Recruiters on LinkedIn

While recruiters work to help companies fill their open roles, they can also help you — the job seeker — connect with roles you might be interested in and a good fit for. According to Jobscan, 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to …

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How to Answer: ‘Why Do You Think You Are Qualified for This Position?’

Answering “Why do you think you are qualified for this position?” is tricky, but it’s not a trick question. It’s tricky, as in, how do you sell yourself as the best candidate for the job without sounding like you’re bragging …

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How to Answer: ‘What Motivates You?’ in a Job Interview

Getting asked, “What motivates you?” in a job interview opens you up to a lot of potential answers. Maybe you’re motivated by a job well done or the thought of a hot bath. While there’s nothing wrong with either (or …

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Need a History or Science Credit?

Water, Culture and Community
ES 3303/HS 3319
Maymester 2023
M-Th 9 am – 12:30 pm

This two-week class will teach you how water was important in the establishment of our 300 year old city. Learn about both the science of how …

By Vanessa Jimenez
Vanessa Jimenez STEM Coordinator of Student Engagement and Industrial Outreach
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Our Lady of the Lake is offering an online GRE Exam Preparation course in Spring 2023! 

The Entrance Exam to Graduate School – the Graduate Records Exam [GRE] – has RETURNED!

Last year 2021, U.S. graduate programs temporarily waived this exam requirement for admissions due to all Testing Centers shutting down for Covid precautions. This year, as Testing Centers re-open across the nation, …

By Vanessa Jimenez
Vanessa Jimenez STEM Coordinator of Student Engagement and Industrial Outreach
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4 Tips for Salary Negotiations During the Interview Process

Ah, money. We all think about so much of the time, but it can be so uncomfortable to talk about. When it comes to negotiating your salary for a new job, though, it’s critical that you find a way to …

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Harvard Biophysics Mentorship Program (Deadline Oct 20th)

The Harvard Biophysics Mentorship Program pairs predoctoral students interested in research with current graduate students. Interested students can apply to be matched with a mentor by filling this brief application: https://forms.gle/KVKXvLRNCfGYDqWa7 

The deadline for applying to the mentorship program …

By Vanessa Jimenez
Vanessa Jimenez STEM Coordinator of Student Engagement and Industrial Outreach
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Animal Behavior and Conservation Biology Field Research in Roatan, Honduras

Study and research animal behavior and conservation methods in Honduras and earn course credit! Spend one week at the Anthony’s Key Resort in Roatán, walking distance from the Roatán Museum and the Roatán Institute for Marine Sciences.

This course will …

By Vanessa Jimenez
Vanessa Jimenez STEM Coordinator of Student Engagement and Industrial Outreach
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NYU Center for Data Science Graduate Programs Virtual Admissions Session Oct 26th

I am writing to announce that the Fall 2023 online application for our MS and PhD programs are now open. I would also like to take this opportunity to connect with you and your students. Our goal is to make …

By Vanessa Jimenez
Vanessa Jimenez STEM Coordinator of Student Engagement and Industrial Outreach
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Tour Day of the UTSA-SwRI Graduate Program in Space Physics October 28th

UTSA-SwRI Space Physics Tour Day 2022

Please join us on October 28th 2022 for our Tour Day of the UTSA-SwRI Graduate Program in Space Physics. Tour Day will highlight Southwest Research Institute’s research and lab/facilities. Also meet our current faculty, …

By Vanessa Jimenez
Vanessa Jimenez STEM Coordinator of Student Engagement and Industrial Outreach
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