Resources
We use a variety of engaging communication strategies to increase participation in the scientific process by scientists and non-scientists alike. For that purpose, the Porras TMI lab has participated in the creation of several resources in English and Spanish. Feel free to use them and don’t forget to tag us on social media when you do!
Microbe Crochet Patterns
Most of Profe Ana’s cute microbe patterns are appropriate for beginner-level crocheters. All materials and instructions are included in the PDF.
E. Coli
Staphylococcus
Cryptococcus laurentii
Dunaliella salina
Cryptococcus neoformans
Science Articles for Young Readers
Profe Ana served as co-editor of the IF/THEN Women in Science collection in Frontiers for Young Minds, a journal written for and reviewed by children. The collection is available in English and Spanish and features articles by women scientists spanning human health, earth sciences, biodiversity, and neuroscience.
Educational Podcasts and Videos
SciAll – SciWomen Origin Stories. June 4, 2024.
MicrobeTV "Matters Microbial #34: Artificial gut feelings: Gut microbes and the ECM". April 4, 2024.
EcoLogik Project "IF-THEN STEAM Squad at San Diego Comic-Con". December 21, 2023.
Cosplay for Science "Fear & Fungi: The Science of The Last of Us | #SDCC2023". August 15, 2023.
AAAS STEM Education “STEMTalks: Being a Biomedical Engineer”. December 17, 2020.
Curiosity Camp by GoldieBlox “How Many Microbes Are in our Bodies? Biomedical Engineer Ana Maria Porras Shares.” July 8, 2020.
Programs the Porras TMI team supports
