Carmen Gavin Vanegas

Carmen teaches Earth and space science, chemistry, biology, and college in the schools physics at South High School in Minneapolis.  She holds a Master of Science degree in Plant Pathology from the University of Minnesota, where her research focused on the genetics of resistance to stem rust in wheat.  Carmen also has a Master of Arts in Spanish from New Mexico State University.  Carmen is currently pursuing a doctorate in Language, Culture, and Literacy Education through Indiana University.  Her research focuses on supporting Indigenous language revitalization in the science classroom.