One of the first women in Cuba to study chemical engineering, graduating from the Universidad de Oriente, Santiago de Cuba, Vilma Lucila Espín Guillois was mostly known as one of the leading Cuban revolutionaries, feminist, and wife of Raúl Castro.
Puerto Rican chemical engineer
American artist Cecilia Concepción Alvarez developed a national reputation for her paintings, which reflects her experiences as a Chicana/Cubana as she expresses her own vision of beauty and strength.
The story of the Mirabal sisters is one of three martyrs, and the survivor who ensured they would not be forgotten.
The story of the Mirabal sisters is one of three martyrs, and the survivor who ensured they would not be forgotten.
The story of the Mirabal sisters is one of three martyrs, and the survivor who ensured they would not be forgotten.
The story of the Mirabal sisters is one of three martyrs, and the survivor who ensured they would not be forgotten.
Cuban-Mexican novelist and poet
Throughout her career as a playwright, Migdalia Cruz has written over 60 plays, musicals, and operas, traveled the world, met the Dalai Lama, and earned prestigious awards.
After inventing a greener way to manufacture nylon and winning several student pitch competitions, Daniela Blanco pivoted her company to focus on creating AI tools to help others across the chemical industry operate more sustainably.