What is your hometown?
Bauta, Havana Province, Cuba
What is your current school?
Kansas State University (recent graduate of Dodge City Community College)
What are your hobbies?
I like to go to the park, play with my daughter, read, watch movies, and study.
Are there any other fun facts you would like to share?
I have heard a lot of great musicians such as Metallica, Rammstein, and Luciano Pavarotti.
How did you get interested in STEM?
I was informed by one of the TRIO coordinators because of my earlier interests.
Why did you want to do research?
To become more knowledgeable and to improve my English. Developing skills in research and communicating in terms of science. Be in a real lab and build experiences.
Tell us about your research project.
In lab, I see how DNA is isolated from cells.
What advice would you give your past self regarding school? How about for other students interested in STEM?
Always take school seriously and never take any opportunity for granted. Study hard, learn more, and concentrate in sciences. To other students, make yourself clear when it comes to your goals.