2022 EEB Scholars Program

Students and recent graduates who are interested in pursuing a PhD in ecology and evolutionary biology are invited to apply for the 2022 EEB Scholars Program. Exceptional students (EEB Scholars) will be selected from a competitive applicant pool and invited to participate in workshops focused on the graduate application process, connecting with EEB faculty and students, and highlighting Scholars’ academic achievements.

Application opens in May 2022

Hacks to deal with interview nerves

Interviewing for a summer internship, fellowship, grad school or a job can be a nerve-wracking process. The combination of excitement and unknown expectations can shake anyone’s confidence (no matter the level). Below are a few hacks on how to overcome the nerves:

• Remember that the interview is a positive signal that your training or expertise is of interest to the program or organization.
• Prepare brief notes (they should fit on a sticky note) to remind you of the topics and personal traits that you wish to share.
• Don’t be afraid to acknowledge your strengths, but also your weaknesses, both are important.
• The interview goes both ways, thus prepare some questions in advance.
• Take your time to think before answering questions; it's OK to ask for clarifications if you need them.
• Follow-up with a brief thank-you note.
• Don’t forget to be authentic and your awesome self!

Bioengineer seeks to improve health care access, expand students’ opportunities

Annabel Lemma has dedicated her graduate career to research aimed at improving antibiotic treatments, and to promoting the well-being and development of Princeton students.

Originally from Ethiopia, Lemma earned a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering at Brown University. As a Ph.D. student in the laboratory of Mark Brynildsen, associate professor of chemical and biological engineering, she investigates mechanisms of bacterial persistence to antibiotics.