STEM

Luiz Oliveira Former Head of Global Center of Excellence at Linde
Luiz Oliveira Starts a New Chapter

Luiz Oliveira is making a big change after forty years at Linde

Two women scientists of color look into their respective microscopes to study material. They are both wearing lab coats and surrounded by various solutions and a document with their notes on it.
10 Latina Scientists You Should Know

From astrophysics to marine biology, these Latina scientists are changing the face of STEM with groundbreaking discoveries that inspire innovation

Gelvina Rodriguez Stevenson
Gelvina Rodriguez Stevenson on Science, Law, and Mentorship

In her new role at The Wistar Institute, Gelvina Rodriguez Stevenson is blending her expertise in science and law while building atop a foundation that has never failed her—mentorship

Raul Taveras
Raul Taveras Combines His Two Passions

Raul Taveras marries his love of law and technology at General Motors

Sianna Castillo
Sianna Castillo Helps BioMarin Hit Medical Milestones

It’s easy to imagine the field of “regulatory affairs” as a haven for paper shufflers…

Clara Jimenez
Clara Jimenez Takes a Scientific Approach

Clara Jimenez has been drawn to science for as long as she can remember. She…

Evelyn Miralles
Evelyn Miralles Finds Beauty in Computer Science

Growing up in Caracas, Venezuela, Evelyn Miralles dreamed of becoming an architect. Her brother and…

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Ray Lugo Knows That Space Could Use a Manager

Currently roaming our solar system are what astrophysicists call “small bodies,” which include asteroids, trans-Neptunian…

Sonia Perez
Primed and Board Ready: Sonia Pérez

You attended the LCDA’s annual convening last fall as part of the BRI program. How…

Maria Martinez, Cisco Systems
Maria Martinez: Latina STEM Pioneer

Women face an uphill battle in the worlds of science and technology, from STEM programs…

Claudia Ibarra: “Never Give Up”

“I felt like I was starting over all the time. It was difficult to show that my knowledge of laboratory science was better than my English.”

Mariely Banda Franzetti Dell
Mariely Bandas-Franzetti Is Working to Reach Latinas in STEM

“Encouraging Latinas and women in STEM is part of my DNA,” says Mariely Bandas-Franzetti, vice…

Dennis Calderon and the Proactive Path

Once most people find a comfortable job, they tend to follow its path in a…

How Richard Rosalez Is Helping Samsung to Push the Envelope

As vice president of litigation at Samsung Electronics America, Richard Rosalez has a lot on…

GE Power’s Jorge Frausto on Leading by Example

As senior vice president and chief information officer of digital enterprises at GE Power, Jorge…

Thaddeus Arroyo on the Smart Future

Thaddeus Arroyo began his college career when home computers were an exciting possibility and the…

Long-Term Evolution

In business, proverbial wisdom used to dictate that if the business model was sound and…

Antonio Argibay Believes Workplaces Are for People

Anyone who has visited a broadcast or technical facility knows it looks a lot different…

From a Commodore 64 to Business Development and More

While the nature versus nurture debate rages on, Michael Alvarado has a  love and affinity…

Serving a Higher Purpose

As the United States prepares for the upcoming and much-anticipated shift to the 5G network,…

Comcast’s Last Line of Defense

As executive director of Comcast’s security fusion center in Moorestown, New Jersey, Jorge Nieves leads…