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2nd Place, Biography in English 2009 International Latino Book Awards Paths to Discovery Autobiographies from Chicanas with Careers in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering edited by Norma E. Cantú introduction by Aida Hurtado 2008 266 pages 28 b/w illustrations Soft cover ISBN: 978-0-89551-119-5 "This remarkable collection allows us to follow the career paths of a group of trailblazing Chicanas. Their personal stories become even more important when we consider the need for greater participation of Chicanas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics." — Sarita E. Brown, President, Excelencia in Education In Paths to Discovery a group of trailblazing Chicanas trace how their interest in math and science at a young age developed into a passion fed by talent and determination. Today they are teaching at major universities, setting public and institutional policy, and pursuing groundbreaking research.
Contents Acknowledgments y Gracias Preface Norma E. Cantú Introduction: Un Cuadro—A Framing Aída Hurtado Part I. Abriendo Caminos Chapter 1 What I Did on My Summer Vacation Elma González Chapter 2 Haciendo Caras: The Making of a Scientist María Elena Zavala Chapter 3 Life Lessons Cleopatria Martínez Part II. Al Norte Chapter 4. Our History, My Life Elizabeth Rodríguez-Johnson Chapter 5. ¡Claro Que Sí Se Puede! Lupita D. Montoya Chapter 6. Mi Viaje en Esta Vida: The Life of a Laredo Girl Martha Cecilia Zúñiga Part III. Pasos con Veredas Chapter 7. The Education of a Chicana Scientist Elvia Elisa Niebla Chapter 8. Aprendiendo a Vivir Elsa Cantú Ruíz Chapter 9. A’s for Academics, C’s for Conduct Diana Marinez Chapter 10. On the Inside, Looking In: The Roots of a Life in Science Lydia Villa-Komaroff Appendix. Latinas in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Deborah Santiago Contributors
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