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In this episode, Mr. Wilmer Chavarria, a school principal whose commitment to education propelled him from his humble beginnings, is here to tell you… Si se puede my friends, si se puede. This is the first part of a two part episode in which we will learn about Wilmer's story and the series of events that led him to explore the world in search of stories about humanity. However, above all else, this first episode is an homage to the one opportunity that single handedly changed our lives…attending a United World College. Some of the opportunities mentioned during this episode:United World Colleges:https://www.uwc.org/UWC Selection Committee for the United States:https://www.uwc-usa.org/learn-with-us/admissions/us-selection-committee/Davis UWC Scholars:https://www.davisuwcscholars.org/Davis Projects for Peace:https://www.davisprojectsforpeace.org/Wilmer Chavarria YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/wilmernica

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This is a special episode in which you will get to meet one of the people who have helped me make this podcast a reality. Dr. Agustin Diaz is a product of the public educational system in Puerto Rico, which despite the challenges it faces, just like many other public educational systems around the world, gave him the tools to be the first in his family to become a college graduate, a doctor in Chemistry, and a well- recognized figure in the 3D printing industry. Dr. Diaz is proof that our circumstances don't determine what we achieve in life, and he encourages you to be resilient, bold and to work hard to achieve your goals. Some of the opportunities mentioned during this episode:UPR NASA Puerto Rico Space Grant Consortium: https://samlac.uprrp.edu/upr-nasa-puerto-rico-space-grant-consortium/Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) Program:http://brtc.uprrp.edu/rise/index.php/about/Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP):https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5474Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship:https://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fordfellowships/pga_171940

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This is the second part of a 2-part episode in which Dr. Wilmarie shares with us her experience preparing to apply for fellowships that gave her a financial freedom that any grad-student would dream of, and which took her to represent her beloved island of Puerto Rico, and the United States at the Paris Climate Change Conference COP21.Some of the opportunities mentioned during our conversation: Graduate Diversity Fellowship at Texas A&M University (TAMU, Likely available at other Universities in the USA): https://ogaps.tamu.edu/Buttons/Funding-Opportunities/Graduate-Diversity-Excellence-FellowshipsBridge to the Doctorate from the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) at TAMU (National fellowship available at other Universities): https://tamuslsamp.org/bridge-to-the-doctorate-btd/#:~:text=The%20Texas%20A%26M%20University%20System,to%20meet%20the%20challenges%20ofResources to learn how to ask for feedback: Coaching for Learders Ep 442: The Way to Be More Self-Aware, with Tasha Eurichhttps://coachingforleaders.com/podcast/be-more-self-aware-tasha-eurich/

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This is the first part of a two-part episode where Dr. Wilmarie Marrero-Ortiz shares multiple opportunities she took advantage of, and which helped her identify her passion for atmospheric sciences at an early age. Dr. Wilmarie became a scientist thanks to the support of her parents, teachers, and the relentless pursue of her goals. She is a National Science Foundation (NSF) fellow - a highly competitive honor bestowed upon the most promising graduate students in the physical sciences, and represented the United States, and her beloved island of Puerto Rico, at one of the most influential conferences to advocate for Climate Change: The Paris Climate Conference in November 2015. Some of the programs mentioned during this episode: Model Institution for Excellence by The National Science Foundation (NSF)ACS Scholars Program by The American Chemical Society (ACS): https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.htmlACS Project SEED Program by ACS: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/students/highschool/seed.html CAREERS Weather Camp by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: https://www.noaa.gov/education/news/weather-camp-inspires-next-generation-of-atmospheric-scientists#:~:text=CAREERS%20Weather%20Camp%20was%20developed,engineering%20and%20math%20(STEM).&text=In%20the%20past%2C%20students%20have,and%20visited%20NOAA%20data%20buoys.

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This is the second part of this two-part episode in which Dr. Stephanie shares the tools that helped her become a successful medical student, including the tips and tricks she found helpful when trying to finance her medical education. Dr. Stephanie is an empowered latina who is proud to represent our community and who wants us to harness the power of our diversity to effect change in our community!

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In the first of this two-part episode, we will learn about her journey through high school and college in the U.S, the obstacles she had to surpass to become a college graduate, and some of the lessons she carries with her through life; including practical advice as to how to build the courage to ask for help, stepping outside your comfort zone to explore new things no matter how hard life is, and listening to the little sparks of joy that can help us find our passion. Dr. Staphanie encourages you to cultivate your identity and cherish the things that make you you…because after all your story is your super power. Some of the opportunities discussed during this episode:Brown-Rudder Award at Texas A&M University: https://launch.tamu.edu/Academic-Excellence/Student-Recognition/Brown-Rudder

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