Meet the SciComm Team

CoCo SciComm Team interviewed Verónica, our Coding Coach, to get insight into her motivation and purpose for teaching at CoCo Comunidad. 

Q: What do you think is your contribution to the Comunidad? 

A: I think my biggest contribution is that I am very curious and I like to learn a lot and I enjoy researching and solving problems. For me coding is like a game of puzzles and I want to keep learning through the tools that the program has and the needs of other members of the community. 

Q: What made you decide to be involved in a program like CoCo Comunidad?

A: Learning to program was one of the great frustrations of my academic life. I was completely terrified and didn't even know where to start. Until being part of the 2023 version of the CoCo program gave me a lot of basics in coding and science communication that I use to this day. I discovered that not only was I not the only one who felt scared but that together in a community it is more fun and easier to learn and help others. I want many more people to start a process in these skills that will undoubtedly be very beneficial for their careers, I want to learn from others and be helpful to others in their learning. 

Q: What kind of activities do you enjoy doing outside work? 

A: I love knitting and embroidery, as well as languages. I am currently learning Italian and how to operate my sewing machine! I dream of a giant sewing workshop someday!