In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, we’re excited to highlight some of our incredible team members of Latin American heritage! Meet Francisca, our Professional Development and Special Event Coordinator:

In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, we’re excited to highlight some of our incredible team members of Latin American Heritage! Meet Gabi, the Museum of Science's Visitor Services Supervisor:

In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, we’re excited to spotlight innovators in Computer Science of Latin American heritage!  

In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, we’re excited to spotlight innovators in Engineering of Latin American heritage!  

As of 2015, only 6% of jobs in Engineering fields were held by Latino professionals (NSF), but there are amazing Hispanic engineers who are paving the way for the next generation of Latinx engineering professionals. We can always use more role models to look up to, so these three trailblazers are names to know in engineering -- and a little about their work re-imagining solutions to everyday problems.

In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, we’ve gathered a list of organizations working to promote Latinx excellence in STEM, from students at the university level to professionals throughout their careers. Some include paid memberships and events, others have 100% free resources for students and professionals seeking information about advancement in their field.