David (DJ) Soriano M.S./PhD Student

PhD Student in Biology @ NAU/ Ecology and STEAM Education Researcher/ Science Educator/ BS Bio and MS in Science Education from SJSU

[David (DJ) Soriano M.S./PhD Student @DJSorianoEcoEd]

I care about students. I care about students in science. I care about all students. We must also recognize that not all students are represented in subjects like STEM. DEI is imperative to making advances in science, especially in health. #latinoinstem #dei

[David (DJ) Soriano M.S./PhD Student @DJSorianoEcoEd]

If you want to follow me on Bluesky, here is my info!

[David (DJ) Soriano M.S./PhD Student @DJSorianoEcoEd]

@TobiSincoff Not passing this up!

[David (DJ) Soriano M.S./PhD Student @DJSorianoEcoEd]

PhD things 😂

[David (DJ) Soriano M.S./PhD Student @DJSorianoEcoEd]

#diadelosmuertos #ofrenda

[David (DJ) Soriano M.S./PhD Student @DJSorianoEcoEd]

@TaraBautistaPHD Thank you 😭 I showed to different prospectuses today and one completely missed the mark while the other was interesting but needed more development. I just feel like I’m moving too slow 😭

[David (DJ) Soriano M.S./PhD Student @DJSorianoEcoEd]

Do I just not have a good enough question! Ugh this is so frustrating! I know coming up with a question is not easy but I just feel like I’m not doing anything right! I know grad school isn’t supposed to be easy but ugh!!!!

[David (DJ) Soriano M.S./PhD Student @DJSorianoEcoEd]

Microsrthropods are so AMAZING 🤩

[Re-energising Your Career @career_re]

#AcademicTwitter😂 #phdlife #phdvoice

[Re-energising Your Career @career_re]

#AcademicTwitter Yes, and it's Monday tomorrow!😂#phdvoice #phdlife

[David (DJ) Soriano M.S./PhD Student @DJSorianoEcoEd]

😂😂😂 my Zotero

[Neil Renic @NC_Renic]

Academia isn’t about fame, or money, or approval. It’s about downloading as many pdfs as you can before you die

[David (DJ) Soriano M.S./PhD Student @DJSorianoEcoEd]

Doing field work after a stressful week is honestly so relaxing! Gathered some seeds for my research and took some cool photos of just awesome things
#fieldwork
#phdlife
#ecology

[David (DJ) Soriano M.S./PhD Student @DJSorianoEcoEd]

I presented my research question today. My PI liked it but said I was missing some foundational pieces. Basically she wants the question to be “we know x, we know y, but we don’t know z.” She likes my question but it needs a few tweaks. PROGRESS!!

[David (DJ) Soriano M.S./PhD Student @DJSorianoEcoEd]

@RafaRuizdeLira Thank you 😭😭

[Maxwell Alejandro Frost @MaxwellFrostFL]

Yesterday, I was invited by NOAA to be an observer on a Hurricane Hunters mission into Hurricane Milton. During the 8 hour flight, we penetrated the eye 3 times. It was an extremely intense & educational experience.

This powerful storm deserves serious attention from everyone.

[David (DJ) Soriano M.S./PhD Student @DJSorianoEcoEd]

@Edel_PLopez @JiaxuWu6 Ugh this is sooo cool!!!!!!! 😭😭😭

[David (DJ) Soriano M.S./PhD Student @DJSorianoEcoEd]

My mentors are amazing. It feels nice to have a Queer Latino Microbiologist be on my committee. This is what representation feels like.

[Dr Meming @Dr_Meming]

Applying for funding

[David (DJ) Soriano M.S./PhD Student @DJSorianoEcoEd]

Going to @theNHSN really reinvigorated my interest in a topic very near to me. Here is a quote from a participant that I interviewed. As Latine/Hispanic researchers, we are called to do more than just science. We make a difference for students. #latinosinstem #latineinstem