A scientist website that’s approachable, research-forward, and engaging from Erika Iveth Cedillo-González, PhD.
Let’s talk about science communication and your academic website. This episode of The Social Academic Podcast features Dr. Erika Iveth Cedillo-González, a Mexican materials scientist, mentor, and science communicator. It’s part of our series featuring winners of the Best Personal Academic Websites Contest.
Quotes from Erika
On her original website
“When I work in those universities, I had my personal website, but it was so institutional. And I always feel that it was cold, that it was very away from students, from possible collaborators.”
Sharing our stories
“My mission with that website was that people can see that are different kinds of scientists with different stories, but that all we can be successful in research.”
Beyond the lab
“I think that it’s very important to take our science outside the laboratory and make available to people, but not only to adults or youngers or young people, but also to kids.”
A transcript of this episode will be added here when it’s been fully reviewed by a human. Spanish subtitles will be added to this episode in the future too. Thank you!
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Bio for Erika Iveth Cedillo-González, PhD
Erika Iveth Cedillo-González, Ph.D., is a Mexican materials scientist, mentor, and science communicator working at the intersection of advanced materials and environmental sustainability. Her research focuses on developing semiconductor-based materials and systems to address micro- and nanoplastic pollution, one of the most urgent environmental challenges of our time.
Erika earned her Ph.D. from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy and has built international research collaborations across Mexico, Europe, Costa Rica, and India. Her scientific work explores innovative strategies to remediate plastic pollution using advanced materials and light-activated processes.
She is also the co-founder and Scientific Director of Pelucco, a project that combines science storytelling, environmental education, and research to raise awareness about plastic pollution and develop real solutions. What began as an award-winning educational initiative is now evolving into a research laboratory dedicated to advancing scientific approaches to combat plastic contamination.
Through research, mentorship, and creative science communication, Erika aims to make science more human, accessible, and impactful while inspiring the next generation of scientists.
