Celebrating Latin and Hispanic Heritage in the Sciences at the Academy
Meet several scientists from the Academy of Natural Sciences! Mariangeles Arce H., Kamila Kuabara and Alejandra Martinez-Melo, all of Latin and Hispanic heritage, share more about their fascinating scientific careers, their deep cultural roots and the importance of creating diverse opportunities as the foundation for excellence in research.
“Our Voices Need to be Heard:” Latin & Hispanic Drexel Co-ops Helping to Enrich Representation in the
Sciences
Meet the Academy of Natural Sciences’ Latin and Hispanic Drexel University co-ops who are helping enrich representation in the sciences! Hear from Hannah Dominguez, Nathan Nazario and Victoria Rodríguez Villarreal, who are all deeply involved in the Academy, about the importance of their cultural identities and the role it plays in helping to shape and support their scientific aspirations.
The Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) creates opportunities, adds value, builds relationships for its members, the community, and its business partners while expanding Latino leadership in the global workforce. At a time when the business community desperately seeks talent and America’s young Latinos desperately seek opportunity, ALPFA is a bridge between the two resulting in thousands of Latino college students in paid professional internships and careers. ALPFA is open to anyone who is interested in expanding their networking and communication skills.
Through membership in Bienvenidos Hispanic/Latino Faculty & Professional Staff Association, Latino, Latin American, and other employees sharing our interests, will have the opportunity to connect, share experiences and expertise, and promote cultural awareness and professional development. We will carry out our mission through various programs and events, contributing significantly to Drexel University's diversity efforts.
Drexel Cartonera: Memorias al Carton
The Libraries is proud to have worked with Professor Celeste Dolores Mann on the 2022 & 2024 Memorias al Carton exhibits featuring handmade books--written in Spanish--by Drexel students as part of the course Performing Spanish: Language Proficiency through the Arts.
The LMSA chapter here at DUCOM exists to serve as a safe haven for present medical students and an outlet for community engagement in the Latinx population. We aim to serve the diverse patient population that the great state Pennsylvania has to offer, while simultaneously allowing our members to gain exposure to the vulnerable populations they will be serving as a clinician. Through mentorship, service, and education we aim to empower our members to be the force that corrects the health inequities that presently exist in medicine to date.
The mission of Latino America Unida, Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. is to be a network of professionals that promotes brotherhood, scholarship and service to the community. The fraternity promotes brotherhood by providing its members personal and professional support on an undergraduate and alumni level. Our members pursue scholarship not only for professional advancement, but to attain personal growth. The brotherhood serves the community by sponsoring events which aide those in need, promoting cultural awareness, and enriching the collegiate environment. Every member must continue to uphold the mission and goals of the fraternity, as they are the common values that distinguish us as Hermanos of Lambda Alpha Upsilon.
The object of the Latinos for a United Campus organization is to create Latiné cultural awareness and to unite the Latiné community at Drexel. Membership is open to all full-time, part-time, undergraduate/graduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff of Drexel University. No student shall be denied membership based on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.
Nuestra Cultura (September – October 2022)
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Nuestra Cultura exhibition stands proud as one of identity and artistic expression. This exhibition showcased some of the work done by a group of Westphal undergraduate Latinx artists in an effort to bring awareness to the Latiné identity while also encouraging other Latinx artists to be proud of their roots during this month and beyond.
The mission of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers - Drexel Chapter is to promote the development of Hispanics in engineering, science and other technical professions within the STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) to achieve educational excellence, economic opportunity, and social equity. We fulfill this Mission by increasing educational opportunities, promoting professional and personal growth and reinforcing our reputation as a vital Hispanic organization. We also carry out our social responsibility to be involved in education, business and enhancing pride within our organization.