Dr. Mónica Feliú-Mójer grew up in rural Puerto Rico, surrounded by nature and with a cow in her backyard, which sparked her interest in all things biology. A scientist-turned-communicator, she leverages online technologies to make science and scientists accessible to all. Mónica has a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from the University of Puerto Rico in Bayamón and a Ph.D. in Neurobiology from Harvard University. She is the Community Engagement and Outreach Manager for iBiology, a non-profit organization that produces and distributes free online videos about research and the process of science featuring the world’s leading biologists. Mónica is also the vice-director and news editor-in-chief of Ciencia Puerto Rico, a non-profit organization using social networks to engage Latino scientists in mentoring, communication, outreach and education. You can find her on Twitter @moefeliu.
Talks with this Speaker
Live Q&A: Building Your Own Research Programs
This Q&A discussed strategies to help trainees interested in becoming principal investigators (PIs) build their own research programs. (Talk recorded in January 2017)
Audience:
- Researcher
Duration: 01:01:15
Live Q&A: Planning and Owning Your Career Path
Bill Lindstaedt, Executive Director for Career Advancement, International and Postdoctoral Services at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) (Talk recorded in September 2016)
Duration: 1:04:59
Networking Skills to Advance Your Career
Networking skills are crucial for your professional success. Monica Feliú-Mójer discusses how networking is not about collecting business cards, but about building meaningful connections. (Talk recorded in )
Audience:
- General Public
- Student
- Researcher
- Educators of H. School / Intro Undergrad
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 11:46
Live Q&A: Negotiating an Academic Position
On this iBiology and NRMN Live Q&A our panelists shared practical advice and discussed their experiences negotiating an academic position. (Talk recorded in May 2016)
Audience:
- Researcher
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 01:04:00
Live Q&A: Culturally Responsive Mentoring
iBiology and NRMN Present Live Online Q&A on Culturally Responsive Mentoring (Talk recorded in October 2015)
Audience:
- Researcher
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 01:03:50
Live Q&A: Getting the Most Out of a Scientific Conference
In this live Q&A panelists will offer practical advice and share their experiences getting the most out of a scientific conference to help you advance your career. (Talk recorded in )
Audience:
- Student
- Researcher
- Educators of H. School / Intro Undergrad
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 1:06:45
