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Hispanic Heritage Month: Antonia Novello As the first female Hispanic U.S. Surgeon General, Antonia proudly dedicated her life as a public health advocate to improve access to medical care for marginalized communities. Born in Puerto Rico, Antonia was raised on the importance of education. Through her perseverance, she obtained her B.S. and focused on pediatric nephrology (study on kidneys). Antonia would then work with the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, drafting federal legislation and health warnings on cigarettes. After obtaining her masters in 1982, Antonia focused on pediatric AIDS and was appointed as the U.S. 14th Surgeon General in 1990 as a result of her dedication. Antonia continues to promote awareness on several issues, such as AIDS and alcohol abuse. Source(s): ??https://loom.ly/TncokCw ??https://loom.ly/pCvjE7Q #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinasInSTEM #TrailblazersInScience #PuertoRican #Fajardo

Hispanic Heritage Month: Laura I. Gómez As CEO and founder of Cepanoa, Atipica, and Proyecto Sol, Laura is dedicated to empowering the Latinx community by fostering safe spaces through her organizations. Her journey started with an internship at Hewlett-Packard, which inspired her to stay in the tech field. Laura earned her B.A. and M.A. from the University of California. Laura then worked in Youtube and Twitter until forming Atipica in 2014. Atipica helps companies gather more valuable data throughout the recruitment process, and they have built unique demographic models based on text as well as bias interrupters baked into the resume reviewing process. Source(s): ??https://loom.ly/OHrZIUg #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinasInSTEM #TrailblazersInScience #Mexican #Guanajuato

Embarking on Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Latina Trailblazers in STEM! ?? Hispanic Heritage Month not only commemorates the independence of Latin American nations but also recognizes the immense contributions of Latin Americans, including the exceptional achievements of Latina women in STEM. During this month, we proudly highlight the cultural richness and the groundbreaking work of Hispanic women who have shattered barriers and pioneered innovations in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Follow us to see a few inspirational Hispanic and Latina women who deserves the spotlight!?? #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinasInSTEM #TrailblazersInScience

Hispanic Heritage Month: Diana Sierra "Design is just a word unless it has purpose!" Diana Sierra is a Colombian industrial designer who strived to create inclusive products for all. Diana co-founded Be Girl, a company that created reusable menstrual for girls in marginalized communities. Diana worked on several other projects, such as the Millennium Promise with Tommy Hilfiger and EcoZoom Jet. Diana carries over 10 patents, all ranging from fashion to infant care. ??????Personal Site: https://loom.ly/04h8x9c ??Be Girl: https://loom.ly/Wt_jHaM ????LinkedIn: https://loom.ly/AGuB8Uc Source(s): ??https://loom.ly/SL3cON0 #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinasInSTEM #TrailblazersInScience #Colombian #Design

Celebrating Women's Equality Day: A Reflection on Progress and Potential From the pioneers of the Women's Suffrage movement in the 1840s to the recent protests in Iran in 2023, women worldwide have fearlessly championed the cause of equality for generations. Their courage, determination, and resilience have brought about significant strides, paving the way for progress. As we honor this important day, let's recognize the achievements and opportunities we have today while acknowledging that there is still work to be done. At Girls Code the World, we're committed to fostering gender equality in STEM fields, empowering girls to thrive as leaders and innovators. We believe in a future where every girl has the opportunity to shape her destiny and make a difference. Join us in celebrating Women's Equality Day by recommitting ourselves to the ongoing journey toward gender equality, both in the tech world and beyond. #WomensEqualityDay #EmpowerHerFuture #GirlsCodeTheWorld Sources: https://loom.ly/Cu7ESNE | https://loom.ly/uCnjP1k | https://loom.ly/p8bkwb0 | https://loom.ly/Tb0JK5E

AAPI Heritage Month: Chien-Shiung Wu Chien-Shiung, known as the First Lady of Physics, had many achievements as she carried her white lab coat. From her involvement in the Manhattan Project to her Cobalt-60 experiment, Chien-Shiung contributed heavily to the field of physics. She received her PhD in physics from the University of California Berkeley in 1940. In 1944, Chien-Shiung joined the Manhattan Project and focused on the enrichment of uranium and the detection of radiation. Right after, she became a professor at Columbia University and proved Enrico Fermi's theory of beta decay. By 1956, Chien-Shiung was asked to carry out experiments on the conservations of parity (where identical nuclear parties should act alike); however, she was able to disprove this theory. Despite her discovery, she was not credited for her work but was given several other awards such as the World Prize in Physics, National Medal of Science, and the Comstock Prize. Source(s): ?? https://loom.ly/GnwWVhA ?? https://loom.ly/L5e1Ofs ?? https://loom.ly/7gOzxdg #AAPIHeritageMonth #WomenInSTEM #EmpowerHerLegacy #Chinese

AAPI Heritage Month: Aarathi Kallur Aarathi just graduated from her Masters in Health Administration Program and previously served as the co-president of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Caucus at Penn State University. Aspiring to become a health consultant, Aarathi has taken a plethora of internships before committing full-time as an Advisory Associate at KPMG where she will communicate complex healthcare policy findings and use clinical expertise to ensure materials are tailored to meet the educational needs of medical providers, consumers, and payors. ???? LinkedIn: https://loom.ly/mA213fo ?? Instagram: https://loom.ly/_97mHUY #AAPIHeritageMonth #WomenInSTEM #EmpowerHerLegacy #PennState

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AAPI Heritage Month: Isabella Abbott As a young girl, Isabella often collected various species of seaweed with her mother. Through these moments, she learned about traditional Hawai'i cuisines and traditions with seawood, fostering her curiosity in marine botany. In 1950, Isabella became the first native Hawaiian woman to receive a PhD in botany. By 1960, she became the first native Hawaiian female professor in the Department of biology at Stanford University. During her research on algae, Isabella discovered a new genus of red algae, Abbottella. Over 50 papers and eight books were written by Isabella throughout her academic career. Isabella strived to represent native Hawaiians' and their sophisticated culture through her studies. Source(s): ?? https://loom.ly/rXyE2tg ?? https://loom.ly/nt81X1g ?? https://loom.ly/rXyE2tg #AAPIHeritageMonth #WomenInSTEM #EmpowerHerLegacy #Hawaiian

APPI Heritage Month: Kalpana Chawla Kalpana always saw her dreams in the sky. She first started by getting her B.S. in aeronautical engineering from Punjab Engineering College, a masters in aerospace engineering, and finally a PhD in aerospace engineering. Throughout these times, Kalapana accumulated licenses as a flight instructor and commercial licenses for several airplances. In 1988, Kalpana worked in NASA, focusing on fluid dynamics of aircrafts. In 1997, Kalpana became the first Indian astronaut to fly in space. Her first flight was in the shuttle Columbia on mission STS-87. Her final flight was with Columbia on mission STS-107 which tragedically burned upon return. Despite this, Kalpana's accomplishments never went unnoticed, posthumously awarded the NASA Distinguish medal, NASA Space Flight Medal, and the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. Kalpana's curiousity and achievements continued to encourage South Asian women and girls to pursue STEM. Source(s): ?? https://loom.ly/_ycofJ4 ?? https://loom.ly/_8FjDcA ?? https://loom.ly/nfx-0_g #AAPIHeritageMonth #WomenInSTEM #EmpowerHerLegacy #NASA #Karnal #Indian