Latinas in stem Archives

Digame: Jessica Esquivel Talks Being a Queer Afro-Latinx in STEM

Virginia IsaadMarch 22, 2023March 22, 2023

by Virginia IsaadMarch 22, 2023March 22, 20230385

Digame is a monthly series featuring prominent Latinx leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, and public figures uplifting the community and making a difference. Afro-Latina Dr. Jessica Esquivel is an Associate Scientist at Fermilab, a national laboratory specializing in high-energy particle physics. She...

News and Entertainment

Katya Echazarreta Among Women in STEM Honored by Barbie

Virginia IsaadMarch 8, 2023

by Virginia IsaadMarch 8, 202301800

Latinas in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields make up only about four percent and electrical engineer Katya Echazarreta is among those making a difference. She made history as the first Mexican-born woman to go into space in 2022...

Lifestyle

12 Notable Latinas Who’ve Made History in STEM Fields

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 29, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 29, 202207807

As we near the close of Women’s History Month 2022, we’ve been reflecting on poderosas in different fields who are truly making a difference. Ellen Ochoa made history as the first Latina to go into space in 1993 and more...

News and Entertainment

Women in STEM Honored with Life-Size Statues at the Smithsonian

Virginia IsaadMarch 16, 2022

by Virginia IsaadMarch 16, 202203202

Women and especially women of color make up a small percentage of workers in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) jobs but in honor of Women’s History Month they’re getting the spotlight through a truly unique exhibit. The #IfThenSheCan exhibit...

News and Entertainment

Honduran Scientist and Co-Creator of New Covid Vaccine Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Virginia IsaadFebruary 9, 2022February 9, 2022

by Virginia IsaadFebruary 9, 2022February 9, 202202793

Honduran microbiologist María Elena Bottazzi co-created a low-cost COVID vaccine for global use and now she’s getting major recognition for her work. She and Dr. Peter Hotez led the team at the Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital...

Culture Lifestyle

Meet Melba Tellez: Woman in Tech, Mentor & Entrepreneur

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 28, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 28, 202204171

As a first-generation Mexican American college graduate, Melba Tellez, was lost when she started graduate school. She didn’t know anyone in her field and had no resources. In fact, she was a high school dropout, who despite all odds, had...

News and Entertainment

Latinx Parenting, Techqueria and More Latinx Creators on Patreon

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 20, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 20, 202203794

In a time when Latinxs are working toward representation in industries like Hollywood and technology, many are taking it upon themselves to find a way to showcase their talents, educate, build community, and still make a living. Members of the...

News and Entertainment

Teen Girl in Mexico Develops App to Help the Deaf Community

Virginia IsaadJanuary 13, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 13, 202203605

The number of Latinas in science and technology still needs to grow and one teenage girl is going above and beyond developing an app meant to help the deaf communicate and it’s inspired by her sister. Estrella Salazar is a...

Lifestyle

10 Inspiring Latinas in STEM You Need to Know About

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 27, 2021September 28, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 27, 2021September 28, 2021012140

This Hispanic Heritage Month, as we continue to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Latinx people in America, we’re thrilled to be able to highlight some incredible individuals doing amazing work in a field we don’t hear nearly enough about....