A Boricua Scientist Educator: From Carolina, Puerto Rico to North Carolina
While you may only see people through one lens, often people carry multiple identities that shape who they are. Dr. Verónica A. Segarra is a Hispanic/Latina scientist, artist, professor and science outreach enthusiast.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, ASM interviewed Segarra, an Assistant Professor and Interim Chair of Biology at High Point University, a liberal arts college in North Carolina. In addition to her responsibilities as a professor, she enjoys science outreach activities that help undergraduate students connect with their community while putting their scientific training into practice. She also volunteers her time to support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives dedicated to STEM trainees.
Segarra celebrates her Hispanic culture and where she comes from every day, by bringing her authentic self into all that she does. Hispanic Heritage Month serves as an opportunity for her to add a level of intentionality to celebrating her heritage. The reminder of extraordinary accomplishments by members of the Hispanic community throughout the month inspires Segarra to bring out the best version of herself by connecting with her history. In Segarra’s interview with ASM, she discusses her background, reflects on her career and provides advice for future students pursuing STEM professions.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, ASM interviewed Segarra, an Assistant Professor and Interim Chair of Biology at High Point University, a liberal arts college in North Carolina. In addition to her responsibilities as a professor, she enjoys science outreach activities that help undergraduate students connect with their community while putting their scientific training into practice. She also volunteers her time to support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives dedicated to STEM trainees.
Segarra celebrates her Hispanic culture and where she comes from every day, by bringing her authentic self into all that she does. Hispanic Heritage Month serves as an opportunity for her to add a level of intentionality to celebrating her heritage. The reminder of extraordinary accomplishments by members of the Hispanic community throughout the month inspires Segarra to bring out the best version of herself by connecting with her history. In Segarra’s interview with ASM, she discusses her background, reflects on her career and provides advice for future students pursuing STEM professions.