Mentees @SACNAS 2022: Albersy Armina-Rodríguez
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The National Diversity in STEM Conference, SACNAS 2022, which will take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from October 27 to October 29, marks a historic event in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields in Puerto Rico!
What does mentee Albersy Armina-Rodríguez say about attending this conference?
Dr. Rivera-Mariani: Albersy, why will you participate in SACNAS?
Albersy: I will participate in SACNAS because it is a conference where, in addition to dealing with the different STEM disciplines, it is also about highlighting the culture and diversity in STEM.
Dr. Rivera-Mariani: What panels or workshops are you interested in attending and why?
Albersy: Some of the workshops I am interested in attending are:
“Internship, Fellowship, and Post-Doc Opportunities in the Broader Earth Sciences: A session of discovery highlight a variety of programs,
with hands-on advice and mentoring”“Graduate Students Oral Presentations: Microbiology”
“Training, Career Development, and Research Funding Opportunities at NIH”
“You’re not alone! Building an Emotional Toolkit in Academia.”
“Mentoring Up for STEM Researchers”
“Science Communication and Science Accessibility in the CURe Classroom and Beyond”
“Climbing the Professional Ladder of Success: Stories of Women in STEM”
“SciArt to Facilitate Inclusive Science Communication”
“Speaking Up for Science and Policy in your Community”
“Mental Health and Wellness in STEM: A community discussion.
“Stories from the Other Side of the Blurry Tunnel: It Gets Better after
All”
Because they will contribute to my professional development as a graduate student, woman in science, and communicator. In addition, I will attend the Poster sessions where several colleagues will be presenting their work, in particular, to support our colleague from Vistazo A La Ciencia, Andrea Semidei-Rodríguez.
Dr. Rivera-Mariani: What do you plan to gain by attending SACNAS?
Albersy: I hope to be able to soak up a lot of information about opportunities that will help me in my professional development. I also hope to leave equipped with more tools to be able to carry out scientific communication and the defense of minority communities. I also look forward to meeting and connecting with colleagues I have met virtually through the pandemic.
Dr. Rivera-Mariani: What does it represent to you that a conference like SACNAS is held in PR?
Albersy: It is an honor for me that this leading conference on multicultural and multidisciplinary diversity in the STEM branches has its headquarters this year in Puerto Rico. Our island has a very diverse scientific community and this will allow it to stand out.
Albersy Armina-Rodríguez
Albersy is a Ph.D. in the Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine of the Medical Sciences Campus of the University of Puerto Rico. He is currently working on immunology and virology projects related to SARS-CoV-2 virus infections that cause COVID-19 disease. In addition, Albersy is Co-founder and current President of the Puerto Rico chapter of Graduate Women in Science. Learn more about Albersy at the following link: https://www.vistazoalaciencia.com/nosotros