Meet Dr. Erika Marín-Spiotta, Professor and Activist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Committed to creating a better scientific community by bringing together history, politics, sustainability, human rights, and ethics.
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Ana María Vázquez-Catoni
Nov 13, 20207 min read
Meet Sol Rosado-Arroyo, Agronomist in the Private Sector and President of PRABIA
Multifaceted and with nothing to stop her, Sol has focused on how to bridge the knowledge gap between private industries and local farmers.
Alejandra Chang Colón
Nov 7, 20206 min read
Meet Alana Bayne Hernandez, Meat Science Master’s Student
Charismatic, hard working and passionate for social issues, Alana uses science as a starting point to educate others.
Carolina Gonzalez-Berrios
Oct 27, 20209 min read
Meet Dr. Rocío M. Rivera, Animal Science Associate Professor
Grit and passion define Rocío’s non-traditional journey through science that led her to research in the fields of animal reproduction and...
Patricia Marie Cordero Irizarry
Oct 6, 20206 min read
Meet Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago M.C., HTC, Founder of Agrochic.com and Agricultural Communicator
Plant lover and avid gardener, and determined to launch unheard voices into the public eye. Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago, M.C., HTC is...
Juliana González-Tobón
Sep 22, 20208 min read
Meet Dr. Morgan Carter, Plant Pathologist
Dr. Carter’s innovative research and vision of Academia have led her through an ongoing path of collaboration and community outreach.
Ana María Vázquez-Catoni
Sep 15, 20206 min read
Meet Dr. Renée Rioux, Assistant Professor in Plant Pathology
Between academia and industry tracks, Dr. Renée Rioux excels as a scientist and an advocate for herself and others.
noelymargonzalez
Aug 19, 20207 min read
Meet Paola Martínez, Food Scientist
Paola is a food scientist on a mission to educating and connecting people to their food.
Marlia Bosques-Martínez
Aug 11, 20204 min read
Meet Dorothy Wayson, APHIS National Policy Manager
Dorothy’s unconventional career path led her to serve and protect the U.S. wildlife and plants through policies and regulations. Dorothy...
Patricia Marie Cordero Irizarry
Aug 4, 20205 min read
Meet Dr. Cristina Chinchilla-Soto, Director of CICA and Agronomy Professor at the UCR
Dr. Chinchilla-Soto is a multifaceted agronomist that is centered on the importance of human relationships.
Women in Ag Science Team
Jul 28, 20206 min read
Meet Ellie Taagen, Plant Genetics Ph.D. Candidate
Focused, curious, and determined, Ellie seeks to apply her genetics, bioinformatics, and molecular biology skillset to crop improvement.
Juliana González-Tobón
Jul 21, 20205 min read
Meet Laura Andrea Cabrera, Plant Pathology Master’s Student
Visionary, dedicated and constantly growing, Laura Andrea Cabrera is approaching new frontiers by bringing nanotechnology into the plant...
Patricia Marie Cordero Irizarry
Jul 7, 20205 min read
Meet Stephanie Cosme-Reyes M.Sc., Research Laboratory Technician at the USDA-ARS TARS in Puerto Rico
An enthusiastic microbiologist who unexpectedly developed a passion for agriculture.
Patricia Marie Cordero Irizarry
May 28, 20206 min read
Meet Dr. María de Lourdes Lugo Torres, Weed Science Professor
A loyal and fearless fighter that has battled against stereotypes and injustice.
Women in Ag Science Team
May 23, 20206 min read
Meet Yazmin Rivera,Assistant Laboratory Director at USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Dedicated to protect USA agriculture by developing and implementing advanced molecular methods to detect plant pathogens.
Patricia Marie Cordero Irizarry
May 7, 20207 min read
Meet Melinda Knuth, Horticulture Ph.D. Candidate
A flower-loving scientist determined to change the industry, one sign at a time.
Marlia Bosques-Martínez
Apr 30, 20205 min read
Meet Shelly Pate, Plant Pathologist
A plant pathologist by heart, Shelly strives to educate about agriculture and to be a role model for future generations. Shelly Pate...
noelymargonzalez
Apr 24, 20205 min read
Meet Zoelie Rivera-Ocasio, Soil Science Research Associate
Hard-worker and determined, Zoelie Rivera-Ocasio excels as a creative soil science communicator.
Carolina Gonzalez-Berrios
Apr 15, 20209 min read
Meet Renata Belisário, Plant Pathology Ph.D. Student
An accomplished and enthusiastic scientist, Renata is determined to make a difference in the world one step at a time.
Juliana González-Tobón
Mar 31, 20204 min read
Meet Dr. Carolina Mazo-Molina, Plant Pathology Researcher
Extending her research from the lab bench to the field, Dr. Mazo-Molina is an exceptional example of an integral and hard-working woman...
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