2024 ScientistA Award Hybrid Event
Recognizing distinguished female scientists from Brazil doing postdoctoral research in the US.
View the event recording with highly motivated applicants from a diverse racial and socio-economic background. Career development, keynote, and awards.
Keynote
Jaqueline Goes PhD
Dr. Jaqueline Goes de Jesus, known for her work in COVID-19 genetic sequencing in Latin America, is an advocate for diversity in science. She will talk about women in science and the importance of inclusion and diversity policies. With degrees in Biomedicine, Health Biotechnology, and Human Pathology, she plays multiple roles in the scientific community. With a rich background in both practical and academic spheres, Dra. Goes’s work extends beyond the laboratory.
Academic Background:
- Bachelor’s in Biomedicine
- Master’s in Health Biotechnology
- PhD in Human Pathology
Key Achievements:
- Led COVID-19 genetic sequencing for Latin America.
- Advocates for black female representation in science fields.
- Awarded for her doctoral thesis by prestigious organizations.
- Recognized by Mattel as a Barbie Role Model and featured in Forbes.
Current Roles:
- Adjunct Professor in Biomedicine.
- Researcher focusing on infectious diseases.
- Coordinator for genomic surveillance initiatives in Brazil.
Guest Speaker
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Robin Beers, PhD
What does it mean to be "politically savvy" and why is this a competence that you should work to develop alongside your scientific expertise? Robin Beers, PhD will illustrate the spectrum of organizational behavior through the lens of politics. The goal is to begin to locate yourself and identify opportunities to develop your political acumen to effectively build relationships, influence decision-makers, and strategically position yourself to achieve your goals.
Dr. Beers's Expertise
- Experience: Over 25 years at the crossroads of organizational psychology,
digital design and research, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Education: Holds a doctorate in organizational psychology and a Master’s in
African American Studies.
- Career: Former senior leadership roles at Wells Fargo and Workday.
Master of Ceremony
Eliza Alves-Ferreira, PhD
Eliza is an enthusiastic scientist, has dedicated over a decade to the study of tropical infectious diseases and host-microbe interactions, navigating prestigious laboratories in Brazil, the United Kingdom, and the United States, where she specialized in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Parasitology, Genetics, and Microbiota. Currently, her focus is investigating new commensal protists inhabiting the gut microbiota of mammals and genetics of parasites such as Trichomonas, Leishmania, and Cryptosporidium. Beyond her research, Eliza is actively involved in volunteering for science outreach and advocating for both science and women's inclusion in the field.
Dr. Ferreira's Experience
- Research Fellow at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID/NIH)
- PhD at University of Sao Paulo
- BSc at University of Maranhao
Event Agenda
3:00-3:10 PM ET US (17hs Brasilia)
- Master of Ceremony opens the event.
- Opening Remarks by Marissol Romaris, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Brazil in New York.
- Video Message by Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Brazilian Embassy in the USA.
3:10- 3:45 PM ET
- Career development presentation by Robins Beers PhD
Title: Do you think politics is a dirty word when it comes to getting ahead? Think again!
3:50- 4:00 PM ET
- Remarks by Marcia Fournier PhD, Founder Dimensions Sciences
4:00- 4:45 PM ET
- Keynote by Jaqueline Goes PhD
Title: Women in science and the importance of inclusion and diversity policies. "Mulheres na Ciência e importância de políticas de inclusão e diversidade".
4:45 - 5:00 PM ET
Honorable Mentions Awards presented by
- Bob Chapman, Co-Founder Dimensions Sciences.
- Dr. Nárjara Grossmann, Public Health Epidemiologist, Grupo Mulheres do Brasil, Silicon Valley.
- Dr. Ana Helena Sales, PUB NY, Adjunct professor at Fordham University in New York City.
- Dr. Graziella Reis, PUB Connecticut, Yale School of Medicine.
- Dr. Jessica Feitor, PUB Boston, Wyss Institute at Harvard.
1st Prize Revelation by
- Consul General of Brazil in New York, Adalnio Senna Ganem
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