Dr. Cesar A. Arias discusses his Colombian upbringing and shares how perseverance in the face of adversity has fostered opportunity for professional advancement and global impact throughout his career.

STEM fields are often considered unwelcoming for LGBTQIA+ individuals, but instructors’ actions in the classroom can help change that.

Interdisciplinary research on social justice for underserved communities is often neglected, but important to ensure that healthy microbiomes are accessible to everyone.