by Raul Santa | Oct 20, 2020 | News & Updates
A champion for climate change and a hero to his homeland, Mario Molina passed away on Oct. 7 at the age of 77. Molina is the only Mexican scientist to win a Nobel Prize for his research on the thinning of the ozone layer as a result of chlorofluorocarbons. His work, alongside Frank Sherwood Rowland of the United States and Paul Crutzen of the Netherlands, led to the drafting of the first international treaty phasing out the use of the dangerous chemicals.
Molina’s later work involved advocating for global sustainable development and confronting air pollution in major cities. He fought to make the world a better place and became a role model for so many scientists, as well as the Mexican people as a whole.
SER’s vision is to enable the Latino community and other under-resourced populations to fully participate in the socio-economic mainstream, achieving equal access and parity in all aspects of American society. We are grateful for people like Molina who have paved the way for so many to come after him. I am confident that SER will continue to fight for the Latino community to ensure more individuals have the same opportunities for success as Molina. Thank you for the legacy you left behind and for the example we can follow into the future.
Ignacio Salazar
President & CEO
SER National
by Raul Santa | Sep 21, 2020 | Affiliate News
The CEO of our Maryland affiliate, Deborah Martinez, was named one of Essence Magazine’s 2020 Essential Heroes. “This was the work of our amazing team who banded together to continue our service to our community in Prince George’s County, Maryland. I’m honored to receive this award and to share it with my team and the many other Essential Heroes,” said Deb. Congratulations to Deb and her team.
The Mission of Love Charities (MOLC) is a SER National affiliate approved by the SER National Board of Directors in October 2019. MOLC is based in Capitol Heights-MD and has provided services to that community since opening its doors in 1992. MOLC’s mission is to empower, educate, and advocate for low-income individuals and families in order to diminish poverty.
Some of the programs and services provided by MOLC to their community are:
- Workforce Development/ Employability Skills Certification Program
- Basic Needs
- Homeless Services
- Utility, Rental and Security Deposit Assistance
- Food Pantry
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Behavioral & Mental Health Support
by Raul Santa | Sep 16, 2020 | News & Updates
Today, September 15, begins a month-long celebration and acknowledgement of Hispanic Heritage. For the next month, join SER National as we celebrate a broader view of history that includes the influence and contributions Hispanics have bestowed upon the United States. Hispanics have influenced our history, culture and society. We applaud each and every one of the accomplishments of our Hispanic leaders and innovators.
We must recognize Hispanic history, both the well-known stories and the stories that remain untold. SER’s vision is to enable the Hispanic community and other underserved populations, to fully participate in the socio-economic mainstream, achieving equal access and parity in all aspects of American society.
People are our nation’s most valuable asset. Throughout National Hispanic Heritage month, we will do our best to elevate Hispanic voices and shine a light on the contributions the Hispanic community has provided the United States throughout our past and well into the future.
“We need to help students and parents cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community – and this nation.” César Chávez
Ignacio Salazar
President and CEO
SER Jobs for Progress National, Inc.
by Raul Santa | Sep 4, 2020 | News & Updates
SER National launched its live SER Webinar Series!
Hundreds of students, teachers, Hispanic leaders and more have benefitted from the education, employment and empowerment experts and role models that SER features.
Employment Training: 1st Thursday at 3:00 pm CT
STEM Talk: 2nd Thursday at 3:00 pm CT
Education Session: 3rd Thursday at 3:00 pm CT
SER MUJER Entrepreneurship Session*: 4th Thursday at 3:00 pm CT
All upcoming SER webinars are on our events page.
Click Here to see our Event Page
SER Webinar:
- Featured speakers from NASA, SBA, Rockwell Automation, Boeing, Ford, and many other corporations and government agencies.
- Webinar attendance with over 500 participants as of August 2020. The amount of participants continues to increase every week.
- Viewers from ages six to over 55.
- Viewers have logged in from seven countries and 27 states, ranging from Mexico to Puerto Rico and Washington D.C.
*A special thanks to our SER MUJER webinar series sponsor, General Motors.
If you are interested in sponsoring a webinar series or individual episode, contact us at development@ser-national.org
by Raul Santa | Aug 4, 2020 | News & Updates
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) is pleased to offer a new opportunity to staff at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). NASA is seeking one to two mid-career staff whose skills support NASA’s Strategy for STEM Engagement to:
- Create unique opportunities for students and the public to contribute to NASA’s work in exploration and discovery.
- Build a diverse future STEM workforce by engaging students in authentic learning experiences with NASA people, content and facilities.
- Strengthen public understanding by enabling powerful connections to NASA’s mission and work.
NASA’s STEM Engagement community works closely collaboration with NASA’s STEM workforce to provide exceptional experiences for students, and with NASA’s public engagement workforce to leverage opportunities for reaching students. NASA is committed to finding innovative ways to deliver content and engage students in STEM learning.
NASA will use the Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program (IPA) to facilitate the appointment of fellows to NASA. The IPA provides for the temporary assignment of personnel between the federal government and state and local governments, colleges and universities, Indian tribal governments, federally funded research and development centers, and other eligible organizations.
To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must meet the following general requirements:
- U.S. or naturalized citizen.
- Full-time STEM/education faculty or administrative/managerial staff (i.e., student activities director, program/project manager, etc.) at a two- or four-year accredited U.S. (MSI designated) institution.
- Letter of support from an authorizing official representative of the institution.
The selected IPAs will serve with the Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) team during the pilot phase of this new activity. Assigned activities may include:
- Developing strategies to infuse diversity and inclusion within OSTEM and NASA’s mission directorates.
- Establishing priorities to enhance the participation of MSIs’ partnerships and collaborations, leading to increased involvement in NASA programs.
- Managing significant elements or phases of an assigned research partnership with one or multiple NASA mission directorates under the auspices of the MUREP program manager.
- Establishing a scalable and systemic OSTEM activity to broaden participation of underserved/underrepresented communities and institutions.
These activities may be tailored to the background and expertise of the candidate(s). Fellows may be placed at NASA Headquarters and/or centers agencywide. NASA’s telework policy may also be an option for this opportunity.
Fellows selected for the pilot initiative will begin a two-year temporary appointment in January 2021.
Faculty and/or staff who meet the general requirements, particularly members of underrepresented or underserved groups and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to consider this opportunity.
If you are interested, please register by 5:00 pm EDT on Aug. 17, 2020. Click the following link or copy and paste it on the address line of a web browser: https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={7E4DFD50-15F6-C3FF-5232-DDFF66633943}&path=&method=init.
Should you wish to nominate suitable candidates, please send the name(s) and email address(es) to: NASA.MSI.Fellowship.Rotation@nasaprs.com by July 31, 2020. You may also use this email address, if you have questions.
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationPage Last Updated: July 22, 2020Page Editor: Sandra MayNASA Official: Brian Dunbar
