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The Curly Accidental Scientist serves as a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) resource guide, oriented towards all learning stages including middle school through early career professionals. There's much to see here, so take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know.
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Middle School Student Resources
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Early Career Scientists Resources
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Early Career Scientists Resources
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About Dr. Michelle Hernandez
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Being a HISPA Role Model
Being a HISPA Role Model
Dr. Michelle Hernandez received her Ph.D. from New York University and holds MS degrees in Exposure Assessment from New York University and Molecular Biology from Montclair State University. She has worked as a consultant to life science, medical device, and contract research companies for the last decade. As a business Change Ambassador,
Dr. Michelle Hernandez received her Ph.D. from New York University and holds MS degrees in Exposure Assessment from New York University and Molecular Biology from Montclair State University. She has worked as a consultant to life science, medical device, and contract research companies for the last decade. As a business Change Ambassador, Michelle has focused her community volunteer efforts to support an early pipeline of students starting in middle school, while continuing to be a community and cultural mentor to up and coming science professionals through her external work with HISPA, SACNAS and the Society of Toxicology where she served as an Executive Council Member on the Hispanic Organization of Toxicologists board. Michelle is an ardent science and toxicology educator, lecturing and providing insight into what the future of scientific advocacy looks like.
Being a HISPA Role Model
Being a HISPA Role Model
Being a HISPA Role Model
HISPA Role Model Spotlight:
"Dr. Michelle Hernandez, of Merck was our 2021 Role Model of the Year. Her favorite part of speaking to youth: "You can see the wheels turning, them thinking, 'I can do this? I am capable of doing these things I never imagined?' It is a beautiful moment."
To read more about her story, visit: https://20kstori
HISPA Role Model Spotlight:
"Dr. Michelle Hernandez, of Merck was our 2021 Role Model of the Year. Her favorite part of speaking to youth: "You can see the wheels turning, them thinking, 'I can do this? I am capable of doing these things I never imagined?' It is a beautiful moment."
To read more about her story, visit: https://20kstories.hispa.org/user/michellehernandezph.d./
To hear her story visit: https://youtu.be/doCNGtpDYko
Being an Industry Leader
Being an Educational Community Supporter
Being an Educational Community Supporter
Dr. Michelle Hernandez was awarded the "Top Woman in Safety" award by the American Occupational Safety magazine in 2021.
To read more about the award, visit: https://www.thesafetymag.com/ca/topics/leadership-and-culture/revealed-the-top-us-women-in-safety/318490
To see her interview, visit: https://www.thesafetymag.com/ca/best-in-safety/pp/317342
Being an Educational Community Supporter
Being an Educational Community Supporter
Being an Educational Community Supporter
Dr. Michelle Hernandez is highly active in the promotion of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a community mentor to up and coming science professionals. Her areas of focus include branding your science self, developing the right resume, and expanding your professional network.