Resources
Information about how to apply to college, competitive fellowships (graduate level), and more.
I am available to speak and conduct workshops on the topics listed below. Email jasminekwasa@gmail.com.
For Everyone
SCIENTISTS AND POLICY: WHAT TO DO NOW THAT THE MARCH IS OVER
Inspired by the 2017 March for Science, I created this workshop for the Boston University Graduate Program in Neuroscience retreat, attended by students and faculty. This is a guide for how to get involved in the political process as a scientist, and increase evidence-based policy-making even as a dedicated scientist. Shout out to the Union of Concerned Scientists, and my consultant on this project, my brother Justin, and my co-presented Terri Scott, PhD.
For Graduate Students
HOW TO WIN COMPETITIVE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
“The Ebony Tower” competitive fellowship workshop was hosted on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
Panelists answered frequently asked questions about applying for nationally competitive fellowships.
Moderators:
Daphne M. Penn | PhD | Education | Harvard University
Sa-kiera Hudson | PhD | Social Psychology | Yale University
Panelists:
Jasmine Kwasa | PhD Candidate | Electrical and Computer Engineering and Neuroscience | Carnegie Mellon University
Julissa Muñiz | PhD Candidate | Human Development & Social Policy | Northwestern University
Sandra Portocarrero | PhD Candidate | Sociology | Columbia University
Monét Roberts | PhD | Biomedical Engineering | Virginia Tech
Dyanne Vaught | PhD Candidate | Economics | University of Michigan
Graduate Fellowship Hacks (NSF GRFP, Gilliam, etc.)
Check out this blog with SPECIFIC information on how to make your application stand out.
For College Students
Networking 101
Slide deck for a session I gave at the 2017 John B. Ervin scholars winter retreat at Washington University in St. Louis
Effective Resume writing
Never written a resume before? Check out this set of guidelines
(From the E^3 Mentoring Program for Girls of Color in STEM)
For High School Students
Making the most out of high school
What does it take to get into a top-tier college? Here are some starting points.
(From the E^3 Mentoring Program for Girls of Color in STEM)
Preparing for College
What does it take to get into a top-tier college? These are the elements of a strong college application and some things you might not have thought about, like money troubles.
(From the E^3 Mentoring Program for Girls of Color in STEM)
Networking 101
Nervous about interviewing or networking for college or a job? Here are some good do’s and don’ts.
(From the E^3 Mentoring Program for Girls of Color in STEM)
For Educators
STEM Experiment Handbook
If you want to get middle and high schoolers excited about science, here is a handbook created by my dear friend Deborah Ohiani-Jegede, that summarizes the experiments we led when I was the Pre-College Initiative Chair of NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) at our alma mater. Thanks, Deb!