Resources
A growing list of resources that have been especially helpful for me:
Programming
Swirl: This is a great resource for learning R
because it's free and teaches you right in R Studio! Code Academy:
If you're completely new to coding then Code Academy offers helpful courses with foundational knowledge to get started. They offer financial aid and discounts for students or
individuals coming from low-income backgrounds. I was able to get Code Academy for free! Fast Lane to Learning R!: This online course by
Professor Norm Matloff allowed me to practice and applied what I learned. Design
Astro: Not super friendly if you have little experience
with HTML and CSS, but still an amazing option. This website was created using an Astro template. Canva: Canva is my favorite
and the most accessible option for quick and easy graphics. Procreate: If you're not familiar
with digital art then I recommend Procreate for free-hand drawing. Almost all my design work is done in Procreate and then transferred to other editors. Affinity Designer:
A slightly more affordable option to Adobe Research Opportunities
FLi Sci: A cool non-profit program run
by Gabriel Reyes (Gabe actually helped me get my start in academia!) that provides research opportunities
to under-served high school students. Columbia Bridge to the Ph.D. :
For those who can't afford to do a Master's in order to pursue research, I recommend looking into paid post-bac programs and fellowships. This program is a great resource that
I had interviewed for. Hot Metal Bridge Post-Bac :
Another great post-bac program that provides a stipend and housing for fresh graduates at the University of Pittsburgh.