Biography and Memoir

The intrepids: Costa Rican women in science and technology

By Ana Luisa Monge-Naranjo, Bruce James Callow

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This book delves into the lives of 18 remarkable young Costa Rican women who have made significant strides in the fields of science and technology. These women, described as intrepid, exemplify courage, innovation, perseverance, and dedication to their career aspirations. Through their stories, we uncover their triumphs, challenges, and journeys to professional success. The book celebrates the invaluable contributions of Costa Rican women to both their nation and the global community across various scientific disciplines, including Physics, Biology, Informatics, and Engineering. Additionally, it highlights the achievements of women from diverse backgrounds and time periods who have left a lasting impact on their societies. It serves as a testament to the remarkable accomplishments of Costa Rican women across the globe. Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey!

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GenreBiography and Memoir

Length7 hrs 40 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateDec 3, 2021

LanguageSpanish

1Mariela Rojas-Quesada

2San Pedro, Poás, Alajuela November 19, 1991

3Mariela in a childhood party.

4Mariela and the development of her vocation

5from similar backgrounds

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6Stefany Solano-González

7San Antonio, Desamparados, San José July 29, 1988

8Stefany during her childhood.

9In Goreme National Park, Turkey, 2017.

10Stefany and the development of her vocation

11priorities than scientific ones.

12participation in science and technology?

13Celeste Sánchez-Noguera

14San Pablo, Heredia November 8, 1985

15During my childhood and adolescence:

16Celeste and the development of her vocation

17Adriana Nanne-García

18Turrialba, Cartago November 19, 1983

19Product demonstration, 2020.

20Adriana and the development of her vocation

21Adriana with her husband and son.

22Ana María Durán-Quesada

23Cartago, Costa Rica September 12, 1984

24During her childhood in 1988.

25Visit to Galicia, 2009.

26Respect, humility, patience and effort.

27Ana María and her vocational development

28On her visit to Mount Fuji, 2018.

29Ana María on one of her trips, 2011.

30Escazú, San José May 20, 1982

31Graduation from preschool.

32Meizel Leiva-Rojas

33Tejar, Cartago April 21, 1979

34for

35During her childhood with her sister Ivannia.

36With her son at her graduation.

37Meizel and the development of her vocation

38On one of her trips with her husband and children.

39Marcela Hernández-Jiménez

40San José August 30, 1978

41Marcela in her third grade of elementary school. 1986.

42Marie Claire Arrieta-Méndez

43Peak Scholar Award, University of Calgary (2018).

44Andrew Stewart Memorial Award, University of Alberta (2009).

45https://www.bbc.com/news/science_and_environment https://www.nationalgeographic.com/ https://www.npr.org/sections/science/ https://www.quantamagazine.org/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/

46Marie Claire and her vocational development

47from complex communities of bacteria.

48Laura Monturiol-Gross

49Ciudad Colón, San José August 3, 1978

50Laura at her high school graduation.