DuPont leader to help inspire the next generation of women in STEM
Paula Garcia Todd selected as ambassador of an American Association for the Advancement of Sciences program
While roughly one-third of girls say they have considered a STEM career, only one-quarter actually pursue that path. DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences is looking to change that statistic by creating equal opportunities across the scientific industry. Part of these efforts includes empowering its employees to drive the mission forward, and Paula Garcia Todd will do just that as a recently selected IF/THEN ambassador of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences (AAAS).
Garcia Todd, global strategic marketing manager, drug delivery technologies, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, will bring her passion for science and mentoring to the next generation of STEM women through her year-long ambassadorship. As a first step, the ambassadors will connect with middle-schoolers both in person and through online platforms to serve as their personal mentor. Using the $5,000 ambassador stipend, Paula will work with teachers to create solutions to identify and access STEM corporate outreach programs like those offered through DuPont.