Workshop (Breakout 3)

AstroLatinX: Nurturing Future Latino/Hispanic Scientists in Columbus, Ohio

Hosted by: Laura Lopez, Associate Professor of Astronomy, The Ohio State University

Panelists: Elvira Crz-Cruz
Sebastian Lopez
Jennifer Rodriguez"

Workshop Description: This panel session will discuss the AstroLatinX grassroots organization established by astronomy PhD students at The Ohio State University and the underrepresentation of the Hispanic/Latino population in the space sciences and STEM fields generally. This initiative brings astronomy to the Hispanic/Latino K-12 student population in Columbus, OH, through demonstrations and planetarium shows. This session will offer insights on how educators and early-career scientists can start an organization at their own institution to nurture Hispanic/Latino scientists by creating educational materials in Spanish and English.