Seeds of Success: IF/THEN Edition, a program for girls in STEM kicks off

Submitted by Gabriela Alexandra Carrasquillo ... on 27 August 2020 - 6:05pm

It is with great enthusiasm that we announce the beginning of the third cycle of the Seeds of Success Program, which seeks to expose middle school girls to the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Last Saturday, August 15, 2020, 121 students in grades 7th through 9th, began their journey to become STEM Ambassadors with a virtual orientation seminar and a leadership workshop. Prior to the seminar, the girls received the program guides and STEM educational materials, such as the paper microscope, Foldscope, brochures and opportunities for students. These materials were donated by about 15 organizations and sent through the postal service.

Tara Mandalaywala-Ocasio: I am Borinqueña and a Comparative Psychologist

Submitted by Samuel L Díaz Muñoz on 6 June 2016 - 1:20pm

Dr. Tara Mandalaywala-Ocasio grew up in a multicultural home full of science that is reflected in her multidisciplinary research on human cognition. From her office at New York University, this accomplished scientist tells us why she has attended scientific meetings since she was in diapers, about her adventures with the monkeys of Cayo Santiago, and what challenges and opportunities she has faced as a Borinqueña blazing a traii in science.

Tell me a little about your personal history, where were you born and raised?