On Women's History Month day 17, we celebrate Dr. Alejandra I. Huerta @Alitalamorenita . She directs the NCSU Phytobacteriology Lab phytobacteriology.wordpress.ncsu.edu. #WHM2021 #WomenInSTEM @NCSU_DEPP
In addition to her basic and applied research with bacteria that infect plants, she advocates for historically underrepresented minority groups in STEM.
@aewtospo @NCSU_DEPP On this day and everyday I celebrate the outstanding women that have mentored, impacted and encouraged me on the Plant Path! Starting with those that inspire me on a daily basis though their work in the Lab @yingfast @YSOAmeen @inhsor_23 and Payton Ferguson.
@aewtospo @NCSU_DEPP Also the amazing role models and departmental colleagues who encourage me to be me and make the @depp a great work environment @aewtospo @DorithRotenberg @LinaQuesadaO @MeadowsLab @LindsThiessen @NCSmallFruitIPM @ChristinaNCSTN @AdrienneGorny @jristaino1.
@aewtospo @Alitalamorenita @NCSU_DEPP One of my favorite mentors!