Semarhy Quiñones, PhD
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Semarhy Quiñones, PhD
Scientist & Artist
I am a trained bacterial geneticist and freelance artist from Puerto Rico. I earned my bachelor's degree in Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao, where I participated in PR-LSAMP and MARC-U*STAR undergraduate research programs. I completed my PhD degree in Microbiology from the University of California, Davis, where I studied the origin of mutations under stressful conditions with John R. Roth, PhD as my doctoral advisor. Currently, I am a full-time Biological Sciences lecturer at Sacramento State. I also work with the CSU-LSAMP Statewide Alliance, the CSU-LSAMP at Sacramento State  and the RISE Programs preparing the next generation of scientists. 

I also work as an independent artist and science illustrator creating artwork to increase the visibility of women of color, who have historically been underrepresented in the STEM fields. I also cofounded STEAM100x35 to promote Puerto Rican women studying, working or retired in the sciences, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) fields around the world.


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
Picture of me giving a talk at the PKAL conference hosted in PR, May 2017.
Biology Lecturer & Seminar Speaker
Diversity in STEM Advocate
Science Artist
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  • About Me
  • Art
    • Coloring Book
    • SHOP
    • Free Downloads
  • Outreach
    • STEAM100x35
  • Science
    • Teaching
  • CV
  • Contact