Aixa Alfonso
Co-Principal Investigator
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About
Aixa Alfonso is a cell and developmental biologist and PI of Latin@s Gaining Access to Networks for Advancement in Science (L@s GANAS); a Department of Education funded project to promote engagement, persistence, and success of Latinx students in STEM fields. Throughout her professional career, she has been engaged in providing access and success of underrepresented students in pursuing research experiences. In addition to 11 graduate students, she has directly mentored 70 undergraduate research projects, seven of which were supported by an NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates Site, which she co-directed/directed for eight years. In CIM²AS Alfonso contributes to student recruitment and mentoring, organizing summer workshops, and developing cultural connections.