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April, 2020 - I've knew that grad school is challenging but I could not imagine that my first year will be impacted by a pandemic. SO many plans canceled, so much going on...

Let's create new methods and systems to be productive working from home (so far I've learned that a bed desk does not stop me from naping)

January, 2020 - Starting my 2020 visiting San Francisco for the first time. Can you believe that I walked more than 32k steps in one day? I hope to came back many times!

October, 2019 - Good to be part of a community of incredible womxn at UCSC. I am learning so much about mentoring and leadership skills, and I hope to share my experience about grad school with undergrads interested in grad life.

September, 2019 - Starting my PhD at Suzanne Alonzo Lab this fall quarter. I am amazed by the Coastal Biology building and the incredible colleagues in my cohort.

August, 2019 - I arrived at UCSC before the fall quarter starts for a Grad Prep Program for international students. I met incredible people from all over the world during intensive tree weeks. We had classes about academic writting, scientific communication and academic skills. The best part? Finish with a poster fair where I share some ideas about the concept of sex roles in evolutionary biology.

March, 2019 - I had the opportunity to spend almost two months working - and living - at Bocas del Toro, teaching and guiding incredible students in their first experience in research. We study the interaction of forest disturbance and leaf cutter ants presence and behavior. I am glad about being part of the School for Field Studies stellar team for this briaf period.