Inés Lucia Cifuentes (April 26, 1954 – December 16, 2013) was an English-born American seismologist and educator. From 1994 to 2005, she was director of the Carnegie Academy for Science Education.[1][2]
Born in London, Inés Cifuentes was the child of Ecuadorian father and American mother. Her father was born in Quito, Ecuador, whereas her mother was born in New York City. Her parents both held positions for the UN which proved rather beneficial for Inés as was able to receive an education all throughout Latin America.[3] While growing up, she lived in Ecuador, Chile, Paraguay and Guatemala. It was during her stay in Chile where she discovered her passion for science. In 1960, a deadly earthquake shook Santiago, Chile, resulting in the death of 1000 people. It was from this moment on that Inés knew she wanted to be a seismologist.[3] In 1972, she graduated from Albert Einstein High School in Kensington, Maryland and went on to receive a BSc in physics from Swarthmore College and a MSc in geophysics from Stanford University in 1979.
Career
She was hired by the United States Geological Survey at Menlo Park. Even though her faculty advisor tried to make her leave the program, Cifuentes earned a PhD from Columbia University in 1988, becoming the first woman to receive a doctorate in geophysics from Columbia. She pursued post-doctoral studies at the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris. On her return to the United States, she joined the Carnegie Academy for Science Education.[1] In 2005, she joined the American Geophysical Union as Manager of Education and Career Services.[4]
Personal life
Inés Cifuentes married Frank Aikman in 1983. The couple had two children: Benjamin C. Aikman and Julia N.Aikman.[2]
Contributions to Science & Education
In 2006, she was named as the sixth recipient of the National Hispanic scientist of the year by the Museum of Science & Industry in Tampa. In 2007, she received the math and science award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation.[2] She became a part of CASE (Council for Advancement and Support in Education) where she was responsible for training about 100 Washington public elementary school teachers. Cifuentes taught then science and math within a summer program and then worked with them during the year at their designated schools.[5]
Inés Cifuentes made an effort in the early 2000s to open a charter school to aid minority students. Unfortunately, she was unsuccessful in her efforts. Her plan was to set up a Jaime Escalante Public Charter School in Silver Spring in hopes in helping the SAT scores of minority students.
Cifuentes was also a board president of Casa de Maryland. This is an organization that focusing on the rights of immigrants. She additionally was a co-chairmen on the board of directors for the dance company Dance Exchange in Takoma Park.[6]
^ abNewton, David E (2007). Latinos in Science, Math, and Professions. pp. 58–59. ISBN978-1438107868.
^ abcd. Washington Post. January 14, 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-01-15.
^ ab"Ines Cifuentes Named Hispanic Scientist of the Year". Est. 1933. 2006-11-01. Retrieved 2017-11-28.
^"Bio - Cifuentes". Hispanic Physicists. National Society of Hispanic Physicists. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
^Bernstein, Adam (2014-01-14). "Ines Cifuentes, science educator, dies at 59". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2017-11-28.
^Bernstein, Adam (2014-01-14). "Ines Cifuentes, science educator, dies at 59". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286.
External links
. Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science. Archived from the original on 2015-05-16. Retrieved 2015-11-27.
March 05, 2023
inés, cifuentes, inés, lucia, cifuentes, april, 1954, december, 2013, english, born, american, seismologist, educator, from, 1994, 2005, director, carnegie, academy, science, education, born, 1954, april, 1954london, englanddied16, december, 2013, 2013, aged, . Ines Lucia Cifuentes April 26 1954 December 16 2013 was an English born American seismologist and educator From 1994 to 2005 she was director of the Carnegie Academy for Science Education 1 2 Ines CifuentesBorn 1954 04 26 April 26 1954London EnglandDied16 December 2013 2013 12 16 aged 59 Takoma Park Maryland USAlma materSwarthmore College Stanford University Columbia University Institut de Physique du Globe de ParisScientific careerFieldsSeismology Science educationInstitutionsUS Geological Survey Carnegie Academy for Science Education American Geophysical Union Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Contributions to Science amp Education 5 Death 6 References 7 External linksEarly life EditBorn in London Ines Cifuentes was the child of Ecuadorian father and American mother Her father was born in Quito Ecuador whereas her mother was born in New York City Her parents both held positions for the UN which proved rather beneficial for Ines as was able to receive an education all throughout Latin America 3 While growing up she lived in Ecuador Chile Paraguay and Guatemala It was during her stay in Chile where she discovered her passion for science In 1960 a deadly earthquake shook Santiago Chile resulting in the death of 1000 people It was from this moment on that Ines knew she wanted to be a seismologist 3 In 1972 she graduated from Albert Einstein High School in Kensington Maryland and went on to receive a BSc in physics from Swarthmore College and a MSc in geophysics from Stanford University in 1979 Career EditShe was hired by the United States Geological Survey at Menlo Park Even though her faculty advisor tried to make her leave the program Cifuentes earned a PhD from Columbia University in 1988 becoming the first woman to receive a doctorate in geophysics from Columbia She pursued post doctoral studies at the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris On her return to the United States she joined the Carnegie Academy for Science Education 1 In 2005 she joined the American Geophysical Union as Manager of Education and Career Services 4 Personal life EditInes Cifuentes married Frank Aikman in 1983 The couple had two children Benjamin C Aikman and Julia N Aikman 2 Contributions to Science amp Education EditIn 2006 she was named as the sixth recipient of the National Hispanic scientist of the year by the Museum of Science amp Industry in Tampa In 2007 she received the math and science award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation 2 She became a part of CASE Council for Advancement and Support in Education where she was responsible for training about 100 Washington public elementary school teachers Cifuentes taught then science and math within a summer program and then worked with them during the year at their designated schools 5 Ines Cifuentes made an effort in the early 2000s to open a charter school to aid minority students Unfortunately she was unsuccessful in her efforts Her plan was to set up a Jaime Escalante Public Charter School in Silver Spring in hopes in helping the SAT scores of minority students Cifuentes was also a board president of Casa de Maryland This is an organization that focusing on the rights of immigrants She additionally was a co chairmen on the board of directors for the dance company Dance Exchange in Takoma Park 6 Death EditShe died of breast cancer at home in Takoma Park at the age of 59 2 References Edit a b Newton David E 2007 Latinos in Science Math and Professions pp 58 59 ISBN 978 1438107868 a b c d Ines Cifuentes science educator dies at 59 Washington Post January 14 2014 Archived from the original on 2014 01 15 a b Ines Cifuentes Named Hispanic Scientist of the Year Est 1933 2006 11 01 Retrieved 2017 11 28 Bio Cifuentes Hispanic Physicists National Society of Hispanic Physicists Retrieved 14 March 2017 Bernstein Adam 2014 01 14 Ines Cifuentes science educator dies at 59 Washington Post ISSN 0190 8286 Retrieved 2017 11 28 Bernstein Adam 2014 01 14 Ines Cifuentes science educator dies at 59 Washington Post ISSN 0190 8286 External links Edit Dr Ines Cifuentes Seismologist Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science Archived from the original on 2015 05 16 Retrieved 2015 11 27 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ines Cifuentes amp oldid 1095421069, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
