Bilingual (English & Spanish) Entomologist with hands-on scientific research, field and writing experience.

  Performed in-depth scientific and technical research both in the field and in a laboratory environment, including completing a thesis over a seven-year period.

  Stellar knowledge of controlling pests in the field, and studying viruses in plants as well as plant diseases.

  Outstanding public speaking skills, including leading scientific presentation in English or Spanish.

  Experience educating up to 30 science students at the college level in anatomy, physiology, zoology, botany and environment science.

  Stellar time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Willing to travel and relocate, including to native South America (Argentina).

Doctorate (PhD), Biological Sciences, National University of C rdoba in Argentina

  Thesis: Activities of the Aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in an Agro-Ecosystem.

  Graduated with Distinction, and also earned Distinction for Thesis.

Bachelor of Science (BS), Biological Sciences, National University of C rdoba in Argentina

  Thesis: Flight Activity of the Aphids and Colonization in Sunflower in Manfredi (C rdoba Province).

  Graduated with Distinction, and also earned Distinction for Thesis.

Science Professor, Broward College, Miramar West Center and South campuses Aug. 2014-Present

  Teach General Biology lectures and lab, and also teach Environmental Science.

Adjunct Instructor, Biological Sciences, Broward College, Pines Center and South campuses 2008-May 2014

  Led General Biology lectures and lab, General Zoology lectures and lab and environmental science classes.

  Educated students in Anatomy and Physiology Lab; General Botany Lab; and Plant Biology Lab.

Science Teacher, Educando a America 2007

  Taught the sciences to children enrolled in this charter school.

Biologist, PhD Studies , National University of C rdoba in Argentina 1995-2002

  Performed in the phytovirology and applied entomology fields, diagnosing techniques of plant viruses (DAS-ELISA, NC-ELISA) using an electron microscopy while also conducting taxonomic identification of vectors and studying transmission of viruses through vectors.

  Earned a scholarship and participated in research projects for the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) studying Aphids activities (Homoptera: Aphididae) in an agro-ecosystem.

  Conducted Phytovirology: Module Sunflower viruses for the Institute of Phytopathology and Vegetal Physiology of the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (IFFIVE-INT) as well as for the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Biologist 1997

  Studied Phytotechnical Virology at the Agricultural Institute in San Pablo, Brazil.

  Conducted serological tests to detect viruses in different crops using an electron microscope.

Biological Sciences Student, National University of C rdoba in Argentina 1990-1992

  Studied bacteriological taxonomy, classification, sample analysis and preparation of means of crops at a private hospital.

  Alegre, A.E.; Delfino, M.G. and Laguna, I.G. 1996. Aphidfauna in an area cultivated with sorghum and its relation with the presence of maize dwarf mosaic potyvirus in Manfredi (Cordoba Province, Argentina). Phytopathology, Vol. 31 (3): 207-216.

  Formento, N.; Rodriguez Pardina, P.; Alegre, A.E.; Truol, G. e Laguna, I.G. 1994. Causal Potyvirus Organism of Sunflower Mosaic in Argentina. Phytopathology 29 (1): 36-37. ALF Lima, Per .

  Alegre, A.E.; Delfino, M.A. and Laguna, I.G. 1994. Flight Activity of the aphids and colonisation in sunflower in Manfredi (Cordoba Province, Argentina). AgriScientia XI: 35-42.

  Delfino, M.A. Bisig, C.G. Alegre, A.E. and Laguna, I.G. 1999. Presence of Therioaphis riehmi (B rner) (Homoptera: Aphididae) in Argentina. XII Scientific Conferences of the Biological Society of Cordoba. from June 28-July 2, 1999, Merlo, San Luis.

  Alegre, A.E.; Giolitti, F.; Delfino, M.A.; Lenardon, S. and Laguna, I.G. 1999. Eleusine indica (L.) a new natural host of the maize dwarf mosaic virus (MDMV) in Manfredi (Cordoba, Argentina). Latin American Congress of Phytopathology. September 1999. Guadalajara, Mexico.

  Alegre, A.E.; Delfino, M.A. and Laguna, I.G. 1998. Presence of Diuraphis noxia in Cordoba, Argentina. AgriScientia.

  Delfino, M.A. and Alegre, A.E. 1997. Aphids virus vectors in Argentina. Fifth International Symposium on Aphids, Aphids in natural and managed ecosystems. Page 88. University of Le n. Spain. From September 15-19, 1997.

  Alegre, A.E.; Delfino, M.A. and Laguna, I.G. 1997. Presence of Diuraphis noxia (Mordvilko) in the Province of Cordoba. XI Scientific Conferences of the Biological Society of Cordoba. Cordoba, May 7-9, 1997.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Bio Interactive Workshop, Broward College; Apr. 2016

Panelist, Women in STEM, Broward College, Miramar West Center; Mar. 2016

Give Your Course A Face Lift, Guide for Course Developers, Broward College; Feb. 2016

Evaluate & Incorporate Research Sources, Broward College; Feb. 2016

Collaborative Classroom Technology, Broward College; Jan. 2016

Introduction to D2L Version 10.4, Broward College; Apr. 2015

Blended Learning Forum, Broward College; Mar. 2015

Bringing the Gap; Creating a Success Climate; Enhancing Classes with D2L, Broward College; 2012-2015