Frances Colón

Frances Colón
Born Puerto Rico, US
Alma mater University of Puerto Rico, Brandeis University
Known for Science diplomacy
Scientific career
Fields Science diplomacy
Institutions United States Department of State

Frances Colón is an American science diplomat, serving ten years at the United States Department of State.

Early life and education

Colón grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico and earned her doctorate in developmental neurobiology at Brandeis University and earned her B.S. in Biology in 1997 from the University of Puerto Rico.[1]

Science Diplomacy Career

She served nearly five years as Deputy Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State (2012-2017).[2][3] In that role, she became the highest-ranking Hispanic Scientist at the State Department. Prior to this role, she had been an adviser on science and the environment for the Western Hemisphere Affairs at the State Department[4] and served as acting Science and Technology Adviser to Secretary of State John Kerry.[5][3] In 2015, she represented the United States government as Vice Chair of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology Development.[6][4] Under Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Colón led the Energy and Climate Partnership for the Americas (ECPA), an initiative announced by President Obama at the Summit of the Americas in April 2009 to accelerate sustainable energy in the Americas.[7][8][9]

Science Advocacy Efforts

Colón is also an outspoken advocate for women and girls to pursue careers in science.[4] During her time as Deputy Adviser, she oversaw the creation of the Networks of Diasporas in Engineering and Science (NODES) initiative to empower diasporas with science expertise to develop and influence effective policies and solve challenges in their countries of origin.[10][1] As part of President Obama's White House "Untold History of Women in STEM" project, she shared the story of Puerto Rican scientist Ana Roqué de Duprey.[11]

References

  1. 1 2 "Frances Colón". Latinas Think Big. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  2. ↑ Johnson, Whitney. "When It's Time To Reinvent, Reach Back To Your Roots". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  3. 1 2 "Staff and Contact Information". 2009-2017.state.gov. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  4. 1 2 3 "Frances Colón". fortyover40.com. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  5. ↑ "State Department science adviser speaks out on Cuba". Science | AAAS. 2015-05-14. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  6. ↑ "Statement by Dr. Frances Colon at the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development » US Mission Geneva". geneva.usmission.gov. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  7. ↑ www.dcwebdesigners.com, DC WEb Designers (410)740-9181,. "ECPA | Home". ecpamericas.org. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  8. ↑ "Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  9. ↑ "The U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Meet to Explore Collaboration in Utilities". www.doi.gov. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  10. ↑ "Networks of Diasporas in Engineering and Science (NODES)". 2009-2017.state.gov. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  11. ↑ "The Untold History of Women in Science and Technology". The White House. Retrieved 2018-06-02.



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