Scientista hosted 95 girls (5th-9th grade) from West Prep Academy for a day of workshops and panels. From dissecting cow eye balls to learning about solar panels, the girls had the chance of immersing themselves in different STEM fields.
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Highlighted the work of neuroscientist-turned-graphic designer Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya and her Beyond Curie project, a series of 32 posters dedicated to individual women whose achievements have been fundamental to contemporary scientific development.
Amanda flew in from NYC and gave an incredible talk on merging design and science, acting on your passions and nurturing your creativity.
Dr. Rochelle Hines and Dr. Nora Caberoy spoke with passion on their research and participated in a great discussion with the audience.
The Scientista Foundation received a message from U.S. Representative Jacky Rosen for the event.
Four of our members traveled to New York City for the 2017 Scientista Symposium, where they spent two days hearing from a variety of STEM professionals from around the country including:
Seven of our members traveled to New York City for the 2018 Scientista Symposium. This year's theme was "Innovation in STEM - Scientistas Advancing the Field." Three days included workshops on:
In 2018, UNLV Scientista was awarded with the Advocacy Award for Exemplary Leadership and Advocacy with the Community at the Inaugural UNLV Impact Awards. We were also awarded with a Bronze level Community Engagement Certificate.
Nominated for a 2017 UNLV Rebel Award for New Outstanding Student Organization.
Nominated for a 2018 UNLV Rebel Award for Outstanding Student Organization.