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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 25/09/2026

Apologies to my mice, I'll be busy this morning reading the @leahhouri.bsky.social mosquito double feature that just dropped!!! 🦟

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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 25/09/2026

Postdocs across STEM: we’d love your advice! 👀 Did you apply for fellowships before starting your postdoc? If so, did you already have a formal or informal offer from your postdoc mentor? This is for @cientificolatino.com’s #NextLab program for senior grad students. Please share your experience!

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Josue Regalado, PhD @josueregalado96.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

So lucky to have my work featured in this awesome study! Check out how vision shapes spatial maps in the hippocampus, out now on biorxiv 🔥

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Científico Latino @cientificolatino.com · 14/04/2026

Congratulations to our sixteen NSF-GRFP awardees and Honorable Mentions!!

Flyer of the 16 GSMI scholars and program alumni who received the NSF-GRFP Award or an Honorable Mention

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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 01/04/2026

Applying to STEM grad programs? Know someone who is? Be a good friend/colleague/mentor/labmate.... tell them to apply to #GSMI!!! ❤️ 👉👉 cientificolatino.com/gsmi 👈 👈

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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 31/03/2026

New article from @cientificolatino.com !!! On the struggles of first year grad students and how to support them 💜

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Valerie Tornini @valetornini.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Happy to share our article on @cientificolatino.com's GSEC program: a national mentorship program for 1st-year STEM grad students, geared for those from underrepresented backgrounds. We review why programs like this are urgently needed & what we learned while running it 🧵 doi.org/10.64898/202...

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A strong start for sustained success: inclusivity through a national group mentorship program for first-year graduate students
Sergio R. Labra1,2,*, Valerie A. Tornini3,4,5*, Maria Pia Rodriguez Salazar6, Daniela M. Cossio7, Rebekah A. Gelpí8,^, Bryan E. Rubio Perez9, Yanitza M. Rodríguez10, Gerardo Leana Sandoval11, Kimberly Hernandez12, Olivia V. Goldman13,*,#, Robert W. Fernandez14,#,†

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HHMI @hhmi-science.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Calling all rising juniors & seniors: Interested in biological or biomedical research? Applications for our ’26 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program are now open! Nine weeks, hands-on research, & mentorship from some of the nation’s top scientists — learn more: bit.ly/CechFellows

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Summer Undergraduate Research Experience | HHMI

The Cech Fellows Program is a paid, nine-week summer research experience empowering the next generation of scientific leaders.

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Nadav Shai @nadavshai.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

🎉 Thrilled to see our #MosquitoCellAtlas featured on the cover of @cp-cell.bsky.social ! This mosaic represents 367K cells across 19 tissues, unveiling the complex biology that makes mosquitoes the world's deadliest animals. Beautiful art by @somedonkey.bsky.social meets the #Vosshalllab science! 🦟🎨

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Científico Latino @cientificolatino.com · 10/12/2025

Happy to introduce our 25 2025 Alumni Scholarship Recipients!! This year we have launched our 2025 Alumni Scholarship Fund to support 1st year grad students, graduates of our GSMI program, to cover educational expenses in their 1st year of graduate school.

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Biomedical Picture of the Day BPoD @bpodaily.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Head to Mosquitos: Cell atlas reveals sex differences in mosquitos – potentially applicable for disease spread management 📷 @oliviagoldman.net, AlexandraDefoe et al @rockefeller.edu in @cellpress.bsky.social ➡️ bpod.org.uk/archive/2025... with John Ankers

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Jacopo Razzauti @jacoporazzauti.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Our preprint is out! www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1... Peter Skovorodnikov and I are excited to present FERAL: a new video-understanding toolkit that maps raw video directly to behavior, no pose estimation required. It works across species, from lab to field, and even in collective systems. (🧵1/n)

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FERAL: A Video-Understanding System for Direct Video-to-Behavior Mapping

Animal behavior unfolds continuously in time, yet quantitative analyses often require segmenting it into discrete, interpretable states. Although manual annotation can achieve this, it remains slow, s...

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Jacopo Razzauti @jacoporazzauti.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

#SfN25 stop by board ZZ5! We are presenting FERAL!

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Jacopo Razzauti @jacoporazzauti.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

#SfN25 Monday morning we present FERAL: a video-understanding tool for animal behavior detection without the need for tracking or pose estimation! FERAL detects single animal, social and collective behavior in the lab and the wild! Visit our poster at board ZZ5 and check more here: www.getferal.ai

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Ryan Smith @vectorimmunity.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

I'm happy that I could contribute even a small part to this fantastic and monumental study! Huge shoutout to @oliviagoldman.net @nadavshai.bsky.social and @leslievosshall.bsky.social for their incredible leadership in organizing this massive project!

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Científico Latino @cientificolatino.com · 03/11/2025

TOMORROW – for CSU East Bay Students! ⁠ ⁠ Our Co-Founder/Board Secretary @oliviagoldman.net participates in "Paths into Mind and Brain Careers" for CSU East Bay's Connections Week! ⁠ 🕰️ Tuesday, 11/4, 12pm to 2pm⁠ 📍University Union, Multipurpose Room (CSU East Bay) ➡️ lrubio12.wordpress.com/event

Flyer for Connections Week: Paths into Mind and Brain Careers panel.

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Ben Hopkins @brhopkins92.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Great to see that our mosquito cell atlas is now out in Cell. Amazing work from @oliviagoldman.net and @nadavshai.bsky.social to organise so much data and so many interesting stories into a single paper!

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Científico Latino @cientificolatino.com · 30/10/2025

Excited to team up with CSU East Bay for Connections Week (Nov 4-8)! ➡️ lrubio12.wordpress.com/event… 11/5, @latinodeciencia.bsky.social leads a virtual workshop on applying to summer research & grad school (open to all!) 🎓 11/4, @oliviagoldman.net joins the Paths into Mind & Brain Careers panel! 🧠

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Leah Houri-Zeevi @leahhouri.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

What does mating look like when you only have a single shot at getting it right? Very excited to share our work on an almost-invisible female control, rapidly evolving mating recognition systems, and species that break the rules and take over the world. IN MOSQUITOES>

The male genitalia of an 𝘈𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘣𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴 mosquito

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Leah Houri-Zeevi @leahhouri.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

A real game-changer for the mosquito community - all packed in a beautiful paper!!!!

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UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute @ucscgenomics.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

🦟 The mosquito is the most deadly animal in the world. The Mosquito Cell Atlas is an incredible new resource to help us understand more about their ability to transmit pathogens to humans. Data is available on the UC Santa Cruz @genomebrowser.bsky.social at mosquito.cells.ucsc.edu

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UCSC Cell Browser

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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 30/10/2025

Excited to announce the final version of the Mosquito Cell Atlas is out now in @cellpress.bsky.social!! 🦟🩸 There is SO much left to find & investigate in this dataset (& the rich biology of the Aedes aegypti mosquito)! We hope this helps scientists in many fields! www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

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A single-nucleus transcriptomic atlas of the adult Aedes aegypti mosquito

A comprehensive single-nucleus RNA-seq atlas of >367,000 nuclei from male and female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes reveals sexual dimorphism in sensory systems and brain cell types and widespread co-expres...

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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 14/10/2025

Consider donating to a hardworking non-profit that seeks to keep doors open into STEM higher ed and academia 🎓💜 www.cientificolatino.com/donate

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Parmvir K Bahia @parmvir.com · 09/09/2025

An excellent and very comprehensive resource for grad students-to-be!

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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 09/09/2025

It's been a while since I applied to the #NSFGRFP... but over that time I developed this guide based on my experiences and mentoring other students with the NSF-GRFP through Cientifico Latino, Inc. (and otherwise)! 💛 Thank you to John Lê for the additional contributions!!

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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 21/08/2025

Feel very lucky to have learned so much alongside Dr. Tornes Blanco (@anibaltornesblanco.bsky.social)!!! 🥳🌟

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Científico Latino @cientificolatino.com · 05/08/2025

Graduate school applications are expensive!! 💸 We are proud that we were able to save $53,205 in graduate school costs this year for our 100 GSMI scholars through Cientifico Latino, Inc. scholarships and fee waivers. Learn more about our program: cientificolatino.com/gsmi

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Científico Latino @cientificolatino.com · 28/07/2025

We had a blast at #ASV2025 in Montréal! 🦠🍁 Our co-founders @latinodeciencia.bsky.social & @oliviagoldman.net: 🔹 Led a workshop on culture, communication & mentorship 🔹 Spoke on a panel about shifting cultural & funding landscapes Big thanks to the organizers & everyone who came!

A group of people posing for a group photo with conference nametags.

Rob and Olivia in front of an ASV 2025 sign that says "Welcome to Montreal!"

Photo of projected slide that says "Satellite Symposia Trainee Workshop: Exploring the intersection of culture, communication, and mentorship in science"

Rob and a conference attendee that helped on the GSEC team.

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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 24/07/2025

Please share with NYC-based undergraduates!

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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 05/07/2025

More 1st year grad students unable to find a lab because of funding shortages in rotation-based programs. #fundingcuts What advice would you give to an incoming 1st year to try avoid this?

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Hello Bio @hellobio.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

As we reach the end of #PrideMonth we must remember that for some scientists, just being themselves in the lab can be a daunting experience 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @oliviagoldman.net of @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social shares why openness is vital for science: ow.ly/wNQ050Whrbj #Pride #prideinSTEM #outinSTEM

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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 26/06/2025

If you're going to #ASV2025 or in Montréal, reach out!! 🥳

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Científico Latino @cientificolatino.com · 18/06/2025

✨Our 2024 Annual Report is out!✨ Full report: cientificolatino.com/annualreport Includes: 🌟Director’s statement 🌟Program stats + testimonials 🌟Fee waiver partner map 🌟Org history 🌟Press highlights

Colorful gradient cover of the 2024 Cientifico Latino, Inc. Annual Report. The title is written in a playful handwritten font. A white box below lists the report’s sections and corresponding page numbers, including Director’s Message, Leadership, and Program Model.

A summary of the 2024 GSMI cohort demographics with visual elements like pie and bar charts. Includes stats on first-gen, low-income, and community college backgrounds. The left side highlights the history of GSMI from its 2019 launch to present.

A collage of photos from community social events in Boston, NYC, and the ABRCMS conference in 2024. Descriptions below each image highlight scholar and mentor participation and community-building activities.

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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 17/06/2025

Thanks @hellobio.bsky.social for the opportunity to think about how queerness intersects with being a scientist, and the importance of being able to be yourself in the lab. Happy Pride! 🌈

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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 04/06/2025

If you are a scientist in one of the below fields, consider mentoring a STEM grad school applicant through @cientificolatino.com's #CLGSMI program! Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental sciences, Mathematics, Physics

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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 03/06/2025

INCREDIBLY cool study by @leahhouri.bsky.social !!! Was awesome watching Leah and the team unravel these long-standing mysteries of mosquito mating! 🧐🦟

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Nadav Shai @nadavshai.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

🦟 Join us at the #VosshallLab @RockefellerUniv and @HHMI as a postdoctoral scientist! We're seeking a creative individual who is enthusiastic about our research in mosquito neurogenetics. Apply: hhmi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Extern... Some of our 2025 cool science>

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Científico Latino @cientificolatino.com · 12/05/2025

🚨 We’re hiring! Científico Latino, Inc. is looking for a Program Director to lead two national STEM mentorship programs. Fully remote, impact-driven role in higher ed 🎓👩‍🔬 📌 Apply: cientificolatino.com/job 💼 Know someone? Send it their way!

Job ad. We’re hiring! Seeking a full-time Program Director to lead two national STEM mentorship programs. Fully remote, impact-driven role creating an inclusive space in higher ed for students from underserved communities. Learn more here: www.cientificolatino.com/job

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Christian Cazares, Ph.D. @fleabrained.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

chatted with other grassroots orgs doing the work of diversyfying STEM at a time when federal funds are dissapearing ! @bummpatucsd.bsky.social @cientificolatino.com

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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 09/04/2025

Absolutely astonishing accomplishment by #CLGSMI and @cientificolatino.com !!! Congratulations to all the scholars!

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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 08/04/2025

Encourage students, techs, undergrads who are interested in grad school to apply to this incredible program! 🌟

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Olivia Goldman PhD @oliviagoldman.net · 02/04/2025

Congratulations to the newest cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows!! 🥳

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Raul Arturo Ramos-Garcia @ramosneuro.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Had such a great time representing the peripheral nervous system at today’s symposium!

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Dr. Kat Napaaqtuk❄️ @napaaqtuk.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

What this administration is teaching Universities is that even if you comply - punish students for protests, ban masks, remove DEI from websites and classes - they will still defund you and try to break you apart. Basically, there is no point in complying.

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Kristian G. Andersen @kgandersen.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Tufekci starts her second paragraph stating that people who brought up a lab leak were labeled “kooks” or “cranks”. Let me tell you, when I brought up that possibility, neither the head of the NIH, NIAID, or Wellcome thought I was a crank. Instead, they encouraged me to investigate further.

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