We are committed to one of the key targets of Horizon2020 and Next Generation Europe ‘Science with and for Society’ not only to potentiate awareness of the research and to obtain public input and public support of the research but also to modify tabues and misunderstandings regarding chemistry.
We are convinced that equality and diversity are necessary for science and we do outreaching activities with the hope to help to achieve them.
This section shows some of the outreach activities that I have been doing during the last years
»Tuning the electronic properties of Zr UiO-66 through defect-functionalised multivariate modulation’‘ is a collaboration with Dr Marcelo Assis and Dr Celia Castillo-Blas, in which the multivariate modulation of Metal-Organic Frameworks is presented as a valuable tool to introduce multiple functional units into UiO-66 while increasing its porosity. This manuscript encloses a comprehensive study using p-functionalised benzoate -NO2, -SO3 and -SH modulators, rationalizing the defects introduced (with Pair distribution Funtion measured at ALBA synchrotron) and their impact on properties.
Isabel presented her research in biomedical applications of MOFs and participated in a panel discussion regarding MOFs for biomedical applications, such an enriching experience!!
Isabel showcased the group’s research in a Workshop that combined different techniques and applications of multifunctional materials.
Carmen has given a great Oral Flash presentation showcasing her recent results regarding the understanding of the growth of Zr Multivariate defective MOFs, including synchrotron in situ characterisation.
Like every year, with the motif of the 11th of February, Isabel went to the IES Berenguer Dalmau to give oral presentations with the hope of providing women role models for a scientific career!!
«la Caixa» Postdoctoral Fellows ANNUAL TRAINING GATHERING Cohort 2023
Girona,
January 2024
Isabel attended the «la Caixa» Postdoctoral Fellows ANNUAL TRAINING GATHERING Cohort, which was an enriching experience full of workshops to gain new skills and Junior Leaders!!
Isabel gave an invited oral presentation that summarised her research journey, from her PhD to her latest results.
Outreach activities are always very enriching!
Isabel gave an invited oral presentation that summarised her research journey, from her PhD to her latest results!
‘Engineering
of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Biomedical and Environmental Applications’
Like every 11th of February, Isabel goes to high schools to give oral presentations with the hope of providing women role models for a scientific career!!
September 2022
Although this project is sadly over, Isabel gave an oral presentation in the prestigious Global conference MOF2022 to showcase her results regarding the innovative multivariate modulation approach to produce multifunctionalised Titanium structures through defect engineering, enhancing the catalytic performance of the materials and opening the doors for this approach to be used for any applications!
Isabel gave an invited oral presentation that summarised some of the results of her JdC-I so far!
SOLVENT-DEPENDENT BREATHING BEHAVIOUR OF FLEXIBLE METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS
Isabel gave an oral presentation that summarised some of the results of DefTiMOFs puzzling project!
Defect Engineering of Titanium MOFs for enhanced catalytic applications
Although due to the covid pandemic the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting had to be online the experience was beyond any expectations, full of meaningfull conversation with young scientists and Nobel Laureates, inspiring talks and much more! If you want to know more about it please read the interview below 🙂
During this interview, Isabel speaks with Vera Koester about her views on the Lindau meeting, her expectations and what she wants to do in the future.
Science is for everyone!!!
Aiming to overcome the gender imbalance in STEM, Isabel discussed her scientific career with high school students in several schools and encouraged them to work towards equality in science.
This activity was organised by the 11deFebrero association, where volunteers can contact high schools through an online platform and give talks at schools in celebration of the International day of Women in Science.
CREATIVE SCIENCE WEBINAR
The seminar creative science introduces scientific careers beyond research, with, as the title introduces, a significant amount of creativity!!
12th November 2020
During this event four Women (including Isabel) in STEM gave short dissemination talks (10 min) related to the work they are performing and their professional career, including favourite and less favourite parts, difficulties encountered and what will they change to make science more inclusive.
In this interview Isabel replies the following questions with an open heart. One of her main goals is to motivate others to pursue their dreams.
- What inspired you to pursue a career in Chemistry?
- Who are your role models?
- How did you get to where you are in your career path?
- What is the coolest project you have worked on and why?
- What’s a time you felt immense pride in yourself / your work?
- What is a “day in the life” of you like?
- What are you seeking to accomplish in your career?
- What do you like to do when you’re not doing research?
- What advice do you have for other women interested in science / in your discipline?
- In your opinion, what will be the next great breakthrough in in your discipline?
- What should be done to increase the number of female scientists and female professors in your discipline?
In this interview performed by Carmen Bachiller, Isabel speaks about her expectations regarding the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting and her goals for the future.
In this interview performed by UAH, Isabel talks about her project DefTiMOFs, her objectives for attending the 70th Nobel Laureate Lindau meeting and her time as an undergratuate in the University of Alcala de Henares among other things.
13/02/2020
Science is for everyone
Aiming to overcome the gender imbalance in STEM, Isabel discussed the current statistics with last year’s students of IES Baleares high school and encourage them to help to achieve equality in science. Isabel showcased and discussed her research journey and advised them in pursuing a career in science.
This activity was organised by the 11deFebrero association, in which volunteers can contact highschools through an online platform and give talks at schools in celebration with the International day of Women in Scince.
26/02/2020
STEM Fartes is an association of hisghschool students working -together with their teacher Laura Vilar- on a project to give visibility to women in STEM. Isabel had the pleasure to be interviewed by them and talking about science and gender equality.
12/02/2020
On the occasion of the International Women in Science day, VLC Tech Women, organised by ACM-Women-UPV hold associations, institutions, industry partners and collectives from Valencia to analyse the gender problems in STEM. The event was followed by a networking section to discuss outreaching activities to encourage young female students to pursue a career in STEM.
29/01/2020
MOTIVATIONAL ORAL PRESENTATION AS A PART OF A COURSE OF THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY FROM UNIVERSITY OF ALCALA DE HENARES.
Through personal experience from the first year of her Bachelor´s degree at University of Alcalá until date, Isabel dropped a message of hope for students in their first year, year in which a considerable number of students drop the degree. She discussed different research opportunities during the degree, and advised in PhD search and PhD life.
We are often our biggest limitation
25/05/2019
Expociencia is an open to the public fair in the scientific park of the University of Valencia, designated to increase the awareness of the general public for science through workshops and science showcases.
During this activity we used red cabbage as a pH indicator of find-at home chemicals at ICMol, Valencia.
24/01/2020
Outreaching activities for students coursing the last year of high school. During the day there were workshops related to nanoscience and science colloquia showcasing the presence of nanomaterials in our lifes, such as coating clothes with hydrophobic nanomaterials for water impermeabillity through sprays. Motivating students towards choosing a science career. ICMol, Valencia.
