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Articles Written by Luz

Bridging science diplomacy and science communication: Recommendations for the Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) region
Article published in the "Science Diplomacy" journal of the National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), which delves into the role of science communication and capacity-building in science diplomacy across the LAC region
Sep 2024

Synergies between science communication and science diplomacy to address global challenges: Lessons from the LAC region
Our new book chapter delves into the role of science communication in science diplomacy within the LAC region. We spotlight the contributions of five LAC organizations to these fields
Aug 2024

The needed link between open science and science diplomacy — A Latin American perspective
Research article on the crucial link between open science and science diplomacy in Latin America. It includes a survey of 50 organizations promoting open science and two focus groups to understand their use of science diplomacy. The article provides recommendations for organizations and policymakers
Jun 2024

Health, climate and the environment in Latin America and the Caribbean
Chapter on “One Health” and science diplomacy to address the consequences of climate change for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and Latinoamérica21 (L21) health, climate, and environment compendium (Pages 12-14)
(English version) (Spanish version)(Portuguese version)
May 2024
Participatory processes for the design of science diplomacy initiatives: Perspectives from emerging economies
Article published in the "Science Diplomacy" journal of the National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), which delves into the significance of participatory processes in shaping science diplomacy initiatives
Apr 2024
Recommendations for a science diplomacy strategy for the safeguarding of the Amazon
With the support of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Science Diplomacy Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (DiploCientifica), this white paper provides policy recommendations to protect the Amazon
(English version) (Spanish version)
Mar 2024

“One Health” as a pillar of the Loss and Damage Fund
Column for Latinoamérica21 (L21) about how science diplomacy and One health can help mitigate non-economic losses and damages caused by climate change
(English version) (Spanish version)(Portuguese version)
Feb 2024
Panama Declaration - Science Diplomacy in the Americas: Addressing Global Challenges
Joint statement on the advancement of science diplomacy in Latin America and the Caribbean issued during the science diplomacy workshop organized by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and SENACYT in Panama City, Panama
(English version) (Spanish version)
Oct 2023
Overview of the 26th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change: Implications for Scientific Research
Summary article prepared and translated by Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC about the COP26 meeting for the Science Diplomacy Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (DiploCientifica) blog
(English version) (Spanish version)
Jan 2022
"La importancia de la divulgación científica en tiempos de pandemia: un llamado"
Opinion article for Editorial Politics about misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic and the role scientists play in this dilemma (Spanish only)
Oct 2021
Let’s talk about the gender gap on Women’s Day
Blog post for DiploCientifica during 2021 International Women's Day, discussing the impact of COVID-19 on women in science and the role we have played during the pandemic
(English version) (Spanish version)
Mar 2021
Reinventing Myself in a Pandemic: From Immunologist to Science Communicator
Column for the science blog SisterStem, in partnership with the organization Science Rising, summarizing my science communication efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic
Sep 2020
“Entender la respuesta inmunológica al SARS-CoV-2 es clave para el desarrollo de tratamientos”
Column about COVID-19 for the Puerto Rican newspaper “El Nuevo Día” (Spanish only)
May 2020
“Investigadores alrededor del mundo identifican posibles rutas para una vacuna contra el COVID-19”
Column about COVID-19 for the Puerto Rican newspaper “El Nuevo Día” (Spanish only)
Mar 2020
The Power of Advocacy as a Force to Generate Changes in Science
Column for the Puerto Rico Science Policy Action Network (PR-SPAN) blog (Ciencia Puerto Rico)
(English version) (Spanish version)
Nov 2019
Science Diplomats Bring a Gender Perspective to Science Diplomacy
Op-Ed for Impakter Magazine (contributor)
Jul 2019
H.R. 1709-Scientific Integrity Act
Policy Alert for PR-SPAN blog (Ciencia Puerto Rico)
(English version) (Spanish version)
Jun 2019
Establishing Bridges through Science Diplomacy: The Experience of a Puerto Rican Scientist in Egypt
Column for PR-SPAN blog (Ciencia Puerto Rico)
(English version) (Spanish version)
Apr 2019
Challenges of being a Latina Scientist: Embracing your Culture
Column for Ciencia Puerto Rico as part of the Yale Ciencia Academy
(English version) (Spanish version)
Nov 2017
Exploring the World through Research
Column for the Mayo Clinic Diversity in Education Blog
Sep 2015
Research and Mentoring: The International Experience of a Borinqueña
Column for Ciencia Puerto Rico as part of the Yale Ciencia Academy
(English version) (Spanish version)
Jan 2014
“Una experiencia transformadora (Ana G. Méndez Alumni Magazine Vol. 2)”
Column about my career trajectory (Spanish only)
2011

Selected Media Appearances

Written

Borinqueñas en STEM: La Exhibición
Exhibition highlighting the trajectory of 37 Puerto Rican female scientists. Proud to be one of them!
Dec 2022
Luz Cumba García Launches a Science Policy Career with the Help of NSPN's Programs
Blog post highlighting my experiences in science policy and science diplomacy as well as the training provided by the National Science Policy Network (NSPN)
Oct 2022
Investigating the world beyond academia (Mayo Alumni Magazine Issue 4)
Article about my career development internships at Mayo Cinic and experiences in science policy
Dec 2021
Immunologist visits with FHSU Spanish-speaking students
News article highlighting my visit to Fort Hays State University as invited speaker, where I talked about science communication and my career trajectory with Hispanic students
Oct 2021
"Celebramos los logros de nuestra exalumna Luz M. Cumba García"
News article by my alma mater "Universidad Ana G. Mendez Recinto de Cupey" highlighting my career achievements
Sep 2021
Peer Coaches: Our Secret Ingredient in the Share Your Research (SYR) Workshop
Blog post highlighting the role of peer coaches during the 2021 iBiology Share Your Research (SYR) Science Communication Workshop
Jun 2021
Meet My Research: Luz Milbeth Cumba Garcia
The "Meet My Research" series aims to showcase the research students from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science are involved with, the labs where they work, and their future goals
May 2021
2021 AAAS Student E-poster Competition Winners (Science Magazine Volume 371 Issue 6536)
AAAS Annual Meeting (Virtual Conference)
Mar 2021
2021 AAAS Student E-poster Competition Winners
AAAS Annual Meeting (Virtual Conference)
Mar 2021
“Expertos piden cautela con estudio sobre la vacuna de Pfizer”
Interview with the Puerto Rican newspaper “El Nuevo Día” clarifying new study findings of the Pfizer vaccine
Feb 2021
“Peligroso cambio en la segunda dosis”
Interview with the Puerto Rican newspaper “El Nuevo Día” about the importance of getting the two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
Feb 2021
Pedro Pierluisi: “Me puse la primera dosis de la vacuna. Ya debo tener los suficientes anticuerpos para combatir el virus”
Interview with the Center for Investigative Journalism about the immunology of COVID-19 vaccines and addressing some comments made by the governor of Puerto Rico
Feb 2021
Inaugural SciPol Scholars Reflect on their Bootcamp Experience
Blog post about the NSPN SciPol Scholars Fellows experience
Jan 2021
Infectious Passion: Diverse virologists and immunologists strive for new ways to fight disease
Interview with Diverse in Action Magazine about my career and COVID-19 science communication efforts
Jan 2021
2020 Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) Science Defender
Nominated by UCS for my science communication efforts related to COVID-19
Dec 2020
"Colección de Mujeres en STEM Semillas de Triunfo"
Largest virtual collection of profiles of Puerto Rican and Latina scientists that are part of the Seeds of Success online mentorship program for girls in Puerto Rico (Spanish only)
Oct 2020
Yale Ciencia Academy Fellows and Alumni respond to COVID-19
Column in Ciencia Puerto Rico summarizing science communication efforts by the Yale Ciencia fellows and alumni during the COVID-19 pandemic
Sep 2020
The Young Scientist Seminars program is going virtual!
Blog post about winners of the iBiology Young Scientist Virtual Training Series
Sep 2020
"Científicas boricuas aportan a la educación en el hogar"
Review in the digital newspaper “Voces del Sur” of my “Scientists Online at Service” talk as part of the Ciencia Puerto Rico “Seeds of Success” Program (Spanish only)
Apr 2020
2020 AAAS Student E-poster Competition Winners (Science Magazine Volume 367 Issue 6485)
AAAS Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA
Mar 2020
2020 AAAS Student E-poster Competition Winners and Honorable Mentions
AAAS Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA
Mar 2020
Chatting with AAAS Travel Award Winners About Research, Goals and Advice
AAAS Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA
Feb 2020
Advancing the Science at Mayo Clinic: Giving Women the Tools to Take Off
Oct 2019
Giving women the tools to take off (Mayo Alumni Magazine Issue 3)
Oct 2019
How PREP Can Prep You For Graduate School
Oct 2019
“El trabuco de ciencia que representó a Borinquen en Washington D.C.”
Review of my participation at the 2019 AAAS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. (Spanish only)
Mar 2019
Young investigators get their feet wet (Mayo Alumni Magazine Issue 2)
2018
“De la ciudad de la Alhambra a codearse con un premio Nobel”
Interview with the Spanish newspaper “IDEAL” about my career trajectory (Spanish only)
Jun 2016
“Joven boricua recorre el mundo con investigaciones científicas”
Interview with the Puerto Rican newspaper “El Nuevo Día” about my career trajectory (Spanish only)
Oct 2015
“SUAGM: Más allá del salón de clases”
Interview with the Puerto Rican newspaper “El Vocero” about my career trajectory (Spanish only)
Sep 2011

Radio and Podcast

Luz at AAAS "Sci on the Fly" podcast
In this episode, I share my insights on practicing culturally-relevant science communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. My intervention begins at minute 15:00
Jul 2024
Luz at "¡Qué es la que hay!" radio show
Interview on Radio Isla 1320 AM's "¡Qué es la que hay!" show, discussing my journey in science diplomacy, public policy, and biomedical sciences within the segment "Ciencia Boricua". My intervention begins at minute 24:00
Mar 2024
Luz at "Manos a la tierra" radio show
Interview about the public policy initiative PR-SPAN and its role during the COVID-19 pandemic in Puerto Rico. Transmitted through WIPR am and Tunein Radio
Aug 2020
Luz at "El Desahogo del Mediodia" radio show
Interview about COVID-19. Transmitted through ACTIVA 1520 am and WQBS 870 am
Mar 2020
Luz at "In a Perfect Policy" podcast by CaSP UW-Madison
Interview with the Catalysts for Science Policy Organization (University of Wisconsin - Madison)
Nov 2019

Facebook Live, Youtube, and Other Media

Making a Statement - State Magazine
Interview with State Magazine about my motivations for pursuing public service at the Department of State
Oct 2024
The role of science communication in the creation of evidence-informed public policies
Webinar with the Puerto Rican Society of Microbiologists on the role of science communication in evidence-informed policymaking, its impact on science diplomacy, and my career journey in these fields
Oct 2024
Science to Action: Science Diplomacy
Webinar with the American Geophysical Union about my journey from academia to science diplomacy
Aug 2024
Science in Careers in Foreign Affairs
Featured on the U.S. Department of State's Hispanic and Latin Employee Council of Foreign Affairs Agencies (HECFAA) YouTube channel. In this video, I share my journey as a scientist working in foreign affairs
Jun 2024
Navigating multicultural advocacy and diplomacy: Insights from a scientist turned policy advocate
National Science Policy Network (NSPN) webinar about my career journey at the intersection of science, policy, and diplomacy
Feb 2024
Dra. Luz M. Cumba García | GET by STEM UPR Ponce
Video created by the student organization GET by STEM from University of Puerto Rico Ponce Campus about my career trajectory
May 2023
STPF on its 50th Anniversary + A class photo montage
Featured in the video celebrating the 50th anniversary of the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
Feb 2023
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine & Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (MCGSBS) | Minnesota Commencement
Selected as MCGSBS Commencement student speaker
May 2022
Ethics in Science Communication During the Misinformation Era: Lessons Learned
Invited speaker at the Tigers for Inclusion, Diversity, and Ethics (TIDE) 2022 Conference held in Clemson University, SC. I discussed my journey through science, science communication, science policy, and science diplomacy
Mar 2022
"8vo Cafecito con STEAM y una Pizca de Vistazo"
Interview with the organizations "Vistazo a la Ciencia" and "STEAM 100X35" about my science communication, science policy, and science diplomacy efforts
Jan 2022
"Hablemos de diplomacia científica con Luz Cumba García"
Interview with the Science Diplomacy Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (DiploCientifica) about one of my articles regarding women in science diplomacy and gender equality
Jan 2022
Tiny but Mighty: Decoding Brain Tumors with Extracellular Vesicles
iBiology Share Your Research video seminar about my thesis project in glioblastoma (GBM) extracellular vesicles (EVs)
Dec 2021
NSPS Panel: The Unspoken Public Health Crisis: Environmental Epidemiology
Moderator for "The Unspoken Public Health Crisis: Environmental Epidemiology" panel at the 2021 National Science Policy Network (NSPN) Symposium
Nov 2021
Immunologist Visits FHSU Campus
Interview with Tiger Media Network highlighting my visit to Fort Hays State University as invited speaker, where I talked about science communication and my career trajectory with Hispanic students
Oct 2021
“Primer Aniversario DiploCientifica”
Panel about women in science diplomacy as part of DiploCientifica's first anniversary celebration
Aug 2021
“De inmunóloga a comunicadora científica: recorriendo el mundo a través de la ciencia”
Seminar about my career trajectory, science communication, science policy, and science diplomacy efforts with the organization "NeuroBoricuas UPR-Cayey"
Mar 2021
“#CuidateCuidamePR​: Conceptos básicos sobre las vacunas de COVID-19”
Panel about basic concepts regarding COVID-19 vaccines. This conversation is part of "Cuídate, Cuídame", an educational campaign about COVID-19 created by Mercy Corps, Puerto Rico Public Health Trust, and Ciencia Puerto Rico. Sign interpreters included
Feb 2021
“Más allá de la biología de las vacunas contra COVID-19”
Interview about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination campaigns in Puerto Rico with "Vistazo a la Ciencia"
Feb 2021
“Luz Cumba (@scitopia) te invita a vacunarte”
Video clip in collaboration with the science blog “Nibö” to motivate the community to receive the COVID-19 vaccine
Jan 2021
“¿Cuáles son los ingredientes de las vacunas de COVID-19?”
Video clip explaining the ingredients of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. This clip is extracted from the panel “La vacuna para todos... en arroz y habichuelas”, organized by PRSPAN members
Jan 2021
“La vacuna para todos... en arroz y habichuelas”
Panel organized by PRSPAN members about the COVID-19 vaccines
Dec 2020
A Year in Review - The National Science Policy Network 2019-2020
Promo video for the National Science Policy Network (NSPN) highlighting their initiatives and programs, including my participation as a fellow of the SciPol Scholars Program and the Professional Development Fund
Nov 2020
“De cara a las elecciones 2020: ¿Para qué votar? y ¿Qué debes saber?”
Video prepared by members of PRSPAN about how and why it is important to vote for the Puerto Rico elections. This video is part of the initiative "Visibility and awareness for the 2020 elections" sponsored by Ciencia PR, Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), and Science Rising
Oct 2020
“COVID-19: De la respuesta inmunológica a la ruta de la vacunación”
Interview about COVID-19 with the Colombian educational organization "Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA)"
Sep 2020
“Cómo el COVID-19 ha influenciado nuestra manera de relacionarnos”
Interview about COVID-19 and my career trajectory with “Erika Michael Talks” blog
Jul 2020
“Aprendamos más sobre el COVID-19”
Webinar about COVID-19 for science major students from the “Medicine, Education & Development for Low-Income Families Everywhere (MEDLIFE)” Movement
Jun 2020
"Tratamientos actuales contra infecciones severas por COVID-19"
"Interferones y tormenta de citoquinas: Respuesta inmunológica a la COVID-19"
Video series about COVID-19 in collaboration with the science blog “Nibö”
May 2020
“Hablemos del COVID-19 con los niños”
Webinar about COVID-19 for third graders from the XXI Century School Abelardo Díaz Morales in Caguas, PR
May 2020
“Recorriendo el mundo como científica boricua a través de la ciencia”
“Scientists Online at Service” talk. Seminar about my career trajectory to Puerto Rican girls enrolled in the “Seeds of Success” Program from Ciencia Puerto Rico
Apr 2020
“Mitos y realidades sobre el COVID-19”
Interview with “Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)” organization about COVID-19
Apr 2020
“Se Rascó Así: ¡El Happy Hour! Episodio #74”
Interview about COVID-19
Mar 2020
National Science Policy Symposium (NSPN) Promo Video 2018-2019
Luz Cumba Garcia for the Neuroscience Scholars Program (NSP)
Video series to promote the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) NSP Program
Jul 2019
Luz Cumba Garcia at the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) StoryBooth 2018
May 2018

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