Note: The banner picture above was a mural in my hometown of Humacao, PR, by Puerto Rican artist Hector Collazo Hernández, who painted flags throughout the island. The mural was brought down by Hurricane María in 2017. Picture taken by photographer (and my mom), Rhynna Soto.
Diversity Statement
My science training, passion for diversity, and love of drawing has led me create Types of Scientists, an art project promoting the increase of women as STEM professionals. I am also passionate about mentoring students in STEM and help them become competitive for their next step.
My science training, passion for diversity, and love of drawing has led me create Types of Scientists, an art project promoting the increase of women as STEM professionals. I am also passionate about mentoring students in STEM and help them become competitive for their next step.
CSU-LSAMP & RISE at
2017 SACNAS
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CSU-LSAMP & RISE Programs at Sacramento State
As an undergraduate student at the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao, I participated in the PR-LSAMP and the NIGMS-MARC(U*STAR) research-training programs. As a graduate student at the University of California, Davis, I also participated in the NIH-IMSD program. These research-training programs played a vital role in my development as a scientist. As the Associate Project Director overseeing the CSU-LSAMP Statewide Alliance comprised of all 23 CSU campuses, and the CSU-LSAMP at Sacramento State and RISE Programs Research Coordinator and Advisor, I wish to provide the same opportunities I had to our students I serve . |
SACNAS Leadership Institute (2016 SLI) & Student Chapter
I volunteer as a STEM Diversity Leader with the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS). I founded the new SACNAS at Sac State Student Chapter, where I continue to serve as the Faculty Advisor. Through our chapter, I promote Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Science Careers at the local and national level.
I volunteer as a STEM Diversity Leader with the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS). I founded the new SACNAS at Sac State Student Chapter, where I continue to serve as the Faculty Advisor. Through our chapter, I promote Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Science Careers at the local and national level.
Invited Talks & Events
- The Art of Science Communication, MSU SciComm Conveyance, 2021
- Becoming a Scientists, Scientist Speaker & Panel Moderator, STEMGems Summit, 2021
- Drawing my Own Career in Science, California Lutheran University, 2021
- How to Select a Topic of Research?: Thinking About Graduate School, Sacramento State, 2020
- SciArt Webinar, CS4Girls: Computer Science for Girls, University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo, 2019
- MARC Seminar, University of Puerto Rico, Humacao, 2018
- Keynote Speaker, Annual MESA Leadership Retreat, California MESA Community College, 2018
- Keynote Speaker, Emerging MESA Champions Champs, Los Medanos Community College, 2018
- REU Program, Franklin College Visiting Scholar, University of Georgia, Athens, 2017
- Puerto Rico Project Kaleidoscope Regional Meeting, University of Puerto Rico, AAC&U, 2017
Seminar for undergraduate students in the MARC U*STAR program, UPR Humacao
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Seminar on DEI at the University of Georgia, Athens
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