Voices from the Field – Successful Scholarship and Fellowship Recipients Describe Their Experience Applying for and Securing Funding

Friday, October 30, 2015: 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
National Harbor 11 (Gaylord National Resort And Convention Center)
Chair:
LaTanya Braxton, BS, Outreach Specialist; MS PHD’S Project Coordinator, Institute for Broadening Participation
Presenters:
Melanie Harrison Okoro, PhD, Water Quality Specialist, NOAA , Solianna Herrera, BS, Student, University of South Florida , Heriberto Reynoso, BS, President of Reybotics, Reybotics (Industry/Corporation) and Amanda Hintz, MS, Student, University of South Florida

Description: Hear from students who have secured scholarships, fellowships, and professional development opportunities to further their careers in science! A student panel will describe navigating the application process and making the most of opportunities associated with a variety of funders. Students seeking funding, research experience, and/or professional development should attend.