Ph.D. Student and Graduate Student Ambassador Miguel Angel Ortiz Salazar
Miguel Angel Ortiz Salazar

Home Country: Mexico | Program: Biochemistry & Cell Biology | Languages: Spanish, English

Randi McInerney
Randi McInerney

Program Administrator | Graduate Student Fellowships, Rice Academy Postdoctoral Fellows Program, Professional Development & Career Exploration for PhDs

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Life as a Muslim Student in Houston

Community is an important aspect of life, allowing us to nourish ourselves with familiar comforts regardless of where we are or who we are with.

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Managing Chronic Illness as a Ph.D. Student

When beginning to embark on the journey to a Ph.D., most people aren’t thinking about being ill, especially for extended periods of time.

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Finding community as a graduate student

As a graduate student, the experience can be both exciting and challenging.

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International Focus: Ten Tips on connecting with potential advisers

As a graduate student, finding a potential adviser who shares your research interes