Erika T. Camacho

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Publicity & Speaking

Disseminating research is key to the advancement of science. Sharing one's experiences so that others may learn or gain insight is important to raising awareness and helping promote equity. I have given many keynote, plenary, and invited talks across the nation and around the world on my research and also my experiences

Enfoque: Dr. Erika Camacho Interview by José Cardenas for Public Affairs segment
      on Horizonte, aired on KAET Public TV, September 26, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ,
                https://azpbs.org/horizonte/2020/03/enfoque-erika-camacho/

Some Sample Talks-



  • "Modeling Photoreceptor Death and Rescue", The Dorothy Wrinch Lecture in Biomathematics, Women in Math in New England (WIMIN) Conference at Smith College, MA, September 2014, http://www.math.smith.edu/~jhenle/wimin14/talks14.html.

  • "Mathematical Models of the Retina and In Silico Experiments: Shedding Light on Vision Loss", Mathematical Association of America (MAA) MathFest, Portland, OR, July 2014, http://www.maa.org/node/298398/.

  • Reflections and Insights on the Joys and Challenges of the Professoriate, Annual Institute of Teaching and Mentoring, Compact for Faculty Diversity Institute, Tampa, FL, October 2016.

  • Meta-analysis Perspectives on Interdisciplinary and Applied Learning, Crossing Boundaries: Transforming STEM Education, AAC&U STEM Conference, Seattle, WA, November 2015.

  • Overcoming Adversity Through Impacting Mentors and Role Models, 2009 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) Awards Ceremony, National Science Foundation, Washington, DC, January 2011.

    • Keynote presentations, etc.
    Additional interviews, etc.


    Some additional articles, podcasts, presentations featuring or on Dr. Camacho:

  • Interviewed for Texas Math Mundo by Saul Cantu https://youtu.be/WBTvB3OCvAA Feb 12, 2023.

  • Featured in Modern Wellness Guide for Hispanic Heritage Month, October 2021, https://www.modernwellnessguide.com/hispanic-heritage/how-research-opportunities-for-undergrads-can-change-lives/

  • Distinguished Speaker Cal State University-San Bernadino College of Natural Sciences, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFlMQEaL-P4

  • How I Became Interested in Math, part of the AMS Doing the Math | Mathematical Moments #156, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKwbwLp8Veo&t=6m0s

  • Profiled as part of ASU ADVANCE grant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD_NLVKN-mg

  • Featured in Podcast for Lathisms: Latinxs and Hispanics in the Mathematical Sciences, MAA Tensor-SUMM project honoring Latinx mathematicians, September 2018. https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/lathisms-podcasts/erika-camacho-glv0NM8Wwno/

  • Featured in Podcast for The Most Addictive Theorem in Applied Mathematics: My Favorite Theorem (podcast), Radio Public, by Evelyn Lamb and Kevin Knudson, July 2018 https://kpknudson.com/my-favorite-theorem/2018/9/12/episode-26-erika-camacho

  • Distinguished Lecture Series: Knocking Down Walls: Fulfilling the Promise of Stand and Deliver, UTSA College of Science Dean's together with RISE /MARC-U*STAR /PIVOT for Academic Success, April 2017, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfAqrYh6z8Y

  • Interviewed NPR KJZZ's by Lauren Gilger for Women's Business Conference To Focus On Latinas In STEM Careers, March 15, 2017. http://kjzz.org/content/446987/womens-business-conference-focus-latinas-stem-careers

  • Interview on Jaime Escalante, NBC Nightly News, March 31, 2010, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXnaaOEd3aI

  • Interview on Jaime Escalante, CBS Evening News, March 4, 2010, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgcgerHTWB4



    • Additional interviews and articles listed in CV
    Featured in Generación STEM–Orgullo hispano y la ingeniería eléctrica (Episodio 5), VME/PBS Series
          for Latino Youth and STEM Careers, 2016. http://www.vmetv.com/generacion-stem-episodio-5
    Interview for 2011 Hispanic Women's Conference "Latina Power: Inspire! Educate! Elevate!" Interview by José
    Cardenas for Public Affairs segment on Horizonte, aired on KAET Public TV, September 29, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_rmX94FSrI