Heading back to LA this morning and reflecting on how much has been poured into me at this year’s ASHE conference and seeing the amazing growth in my partner as a scholar, @mespino19.bsky.social #ASHE24 #ASHE2024 #PhDLoading

Two weeks ago I submitted my dissertation.
Tonight I finished creating my defense slideshow.
My presentation is in 12 days… I just have to practice presenting.
#phdloading

After countless hours of reading, writing, and revising from the airport, hotels, and institutions, I am excited to announce that I am officially a PhD Candidate! I am grateful to those who surround me and pour into me as I continue this journey! #PhDCandidate #PhDLoading

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2024 marked the beginning of some BIG things in my life. I’m excited to keep the momentum going in 2025!

#PHDloading

I want to defend my dissertation on May 5, 2025. 5x5=25, my best friend’s birthday is that date, it’s one of the Star Wars days, it feels serendipitous. However, it’s also the day that spring/summer classes start and I have one on campus to teach…it’ll have to be afternoon! #phdloading

UT Austin just hit me with that Ph.D. invite 📩🎓
Fall 2026—your baddie academic era is coming. 🧠💥
#PhDLoading #UTAustin #HookEm #neurodivergent #highlysensitiveperson #favidsfountainofthought

If humiliation is a cost function for entry to a scientific domain, on to the next chapter of my thesis. This time will arm myself with experience as an optimizer. #learningcontinues #evolvewithtime #peace #PhDloading

Oh, no biggie, my dissertation was approved by my committee. It’s on to form and style (smoothing formatting, etc), then defense. #phdloading