Meet Vanessa Molina – Senior Scientist and Precise Systems’ Employee Spotlight for February 2025.
Vanessa supports the Naval Research Lab in Key West, Florida, where she works as one of our Senior Scientists. Each day looks a little different for her, since her to-do list can contain any of these responsibilities – overseeing the planning and management of projects, conducting experiments, analyzing results, writing reports, supervising a team of scientists, and managing a lab – or all of the above!
February 11th is celebrated as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day is especially important for Vanessa, as a woman who works in STEM, and means a lot to her. She says, “This day honors the contributions and achievements of women and girls who are pursuing careers in STEM. We use this day to promote female gender equality in the sciences and to encourage equal access and opportunities for science education.” Vanessa is daily inspired by the women who build each other up and understand that while our similarities unite us, it’s our differences that make us unique.
She is also invested in building up the next generation of women in STEM and hopes to inspire someone the way so many others have done for her. For a young girl interested in pursuing a career in STEM, Vanessa would say, “Explore various branches within your interested field. Find your passion and take opportunities to volunteer to learn and expand on what a role in that field looks like.”
Outside of a busy day at the lab, she enjoys taking time for herself and relaxing. Some of her favorite hobbies include traveling, art, spending time with her dogs, and practicing self-care. She is incredibly passionate about her work, but also knows how important it is to take care of herself so she can keep showing up to be the best she can be!
To Vanessa and all of our women in STEM, thank you for your example, hard work, and dedication you have brought to our organization. We see you, we recognize you, and we are inspired by you constantly. Thank you for making our Precise Team better each and every day!