Guadalupe “lu” Romero

Loving my new pink lab coat 🥼 💖

Going to an HBCU might be better for Black students’ health, according to a recent study ‘At age 62, Black adults who had attended an HBCU had better memory and cognitive function than those who attended a PWI’ theguardian.com/us-news/2026/m…

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That "no new friends" era is gone. Bring me all the healed, supportive, loving, goal-driven, career focused friends.

How to develop good research questions nature.com/articles/s4156… (free: rdcu.be/eJ8A1) 🧬🖥️🧪

We are hiring a new Clinical Research Coordinator for our NIH funded PRIORI study. Excellent opportunity for those looking to apply to PhD Programs. Will gain experience with complex psychopathology and digital phenotyping/ambulatory assessment. careers.umich.edu/job_detail/275…

Your cold emails can be the golden ticket to your dream PhD lab. Here’s how: Most applicants treat cold emails like polite introductions. That’s a mistake. A PI isn’t looking for politeness. They are scanning for signal. Can this person think, contribute, and reduce my uncertainty? Here’s a research-oriented, high-leverage approach: 1. Start with a paper, not a profile Don’t begin with “I’m interested in your work.” Begin with a specific claim from one of their recent papers. Identify a gap, assumption, or unexplored extension. 2. Write a 3 to 4 sentence micro-proposal Structure it like this: Observation: What they did Tension: What remains unclear or limited Idea: Your proposed extension Method hint: How you would approach it This signals you are already thinking like a researcher, not an applicant. 3. Attach proof of execution, not just potential Link 1 to 2 artifacts only: A GitHub repo A preprint A tight 2-page research note Each should directly relate to the idea you pitched. 4. Use the adjacent expertise angle Labs do not just need clones. Position yourself as someone who brings a method or perspective they do not currently have but clearly need. 5. Ask a low-friction question Instead of “Are you accepting students?” ask: “Would this direction align with your current priorities, or am I missing a key constraint?” This invites engagement, not rejection. 6. Timing is strategic, not random Email right after: A new paper release A conference talk A grant announcement You are entering when attention is already on new ideas. 7. Subject line equals hypothesis, not a request. Good: “Extending your X paper: idea on Y limitation” 8. Keep it under 350-400 words Constraint forces clarity. Clarity signals intelligence. DM me “cold-email” if you also want to create highly magnetic cold-emails that turn into interview offers.

I did 40 one-on-one faculty interviews during my PhD application season. Before the first one I thought about how much was on the line and not knowing what to expect. By the end I looked forward to them. Wrote up what I figured out along the way. yaelcourtney.com/resources-and-…

Here’s something we don't talk about enough: The road to success often feels boring. Consistency isn’t exciting either. But both work! Keep going!

I built a free database of 50+ scholarships, funded PhD positions, and RA/TA opportunities: open to Nigerians and international students. Fully funded. Verified links. Deadlines included. Google Sheets. No sign-up. Just open and use. #gid=200664280" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d… RT so someone who needs this sees it.

Download our updated database of PhD fellowships. We list 177 fellowships. For each entry, we provide the amount of the fellowship, deadline, eligibility/requirements, description, etc Download this database here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-op…

“i like you, but i like myself more” is how i live my life i’ll always think about my best interests before i give you a second look and tbh? it’s the best thing ever

Oscar winner, Michael B. Jordan

Energy is expensive. Spend it where it grows you and where it's appreciated. Wishing you the wisdom to invest it well.

Happy #InternationalWomensDay ✨🌸 Nikki & Brie have built a legacy rooted in strength, resilience, and empowering women to take up space, chase their purpose, and support one another along the way. Today we celebrate them, and all the incredible women continuing to inspire the next generation. 💪✨ Love, The Nikki And Brie Show Team

Had a lovely time at today’s Women’s Leadership Conference 💙📚🐻 #ucr

Oh my god I’m so about THIS. Women in horror means everything to me, can’t wait to see this.

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Opportunities that present themselves that require you to relocate and experience more >>>

I’m not for everybody… just the ones with taste.

looking good is inspiring energy. looking a mess serves no one…