Hispanic Heritage Month

Mauricio Terrones

Title: George A. and Margaret M. Downsbrough Department Head, Evan Pugh University Professor, Professor of Chemistry & MatSE

Degrees: Ph.D. in chemical physics, University of Sussex, UK (1998); B.S. in engineering physics, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico (1992)

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What motivates you to do science?

Curiosity in order to explain complex problems through fundamental research. Also to help people by developing some applied knowledge. 

What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you?

It is an opportunity to create awareness of the Hispanic-Latino community.