Name: Semarhy E. Quiñones Soto, PhD
Nicknames: Sema, Dr. Q Pronouns: She, Her, Ella Likes: comedy/action movies, salty foods, fantasy/art Dislikes: movies that make me cry, sour foods |
ABOUT ME
I am a bacterial geneticist and freelance artist. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico, where I received my bachelor's degree in Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao. I obtained my PhD degree in Microbiology from the University of California, Davis, where I studied the origin of mutations under stressful conditions. Currently, I am a full-time lecturer in the department of Biological Sciences at Sacramento State. I also work with the CSU-LSAMP & RISE Programs to help increase the number of California State University (CSU) students entering graduate programs. In addition to Science, I am passionate about increasing the visibility of women, women of color and people from impacted communities in the sciences. I work my passion through coordinating and mentoring students in programs aimed at developing a diverse pool of scientists, Outreach and Art. Current Positions:
Lecturer, Biological Sciences Associate Project Director, CSU-LSAMP Statewide Office Research Coordinator, CSU-LSAMP & RISE Programs Faculty Advisor, SACNAS at Sac State Student Chapter California State University, Sacramento |
