comunicación de la ciencia

Daniel Colón-Ramos: studying and building connections

Submitted by Mónica Ivelisse Feliú-Mójer on 3 September 2015 - 11:47am

Dr. Daniel Colón Ramos

You could say that the life of Dr. Daniel Colón-Ramos is one big game of connect-the-dots. A native of Palo Hincado in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, and now associate professor at Yale University, Daniel investigates how neurons make connections to form a functional nervous system.

Dr. Colón-Ramos has taken the lessons he’s learned about connectivity and applied them beyond the bench, finding ways to link two of his loves: science and Puerto Rico.

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Nominate an unsung hero of science communication to the Paul Shin Award

Submitted by Mónica Ivelisse Feliú-Mójer on 22 November 2013 - 6:18pm

Last year I had the honor to receive this award and I can honestly say it was one of the best experience of my personal and professional life! So, if you know an unsung hero of science communication, please nominate her or him to the Paul Shin Award! I would happy to answer any questions!