My scientific publications reflect different stages of my research journey.

Recognition along the way.

A selection of honors recognizing my academic, research, teaching, leadership, and science communication journey.

2026

Jack L. Fry Graduate Student Teaching Award

Recognition of excellence in teaching · College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), University of Florida

2023–2027

CALS Dean’s Award

Assistantship awarded by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) to support my doctoral studies · University of Florida

2025

Sam Polston Fellowship

Recognition of academic performance and research · Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES), University of Florida

2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Doris & Earl Lowe and Verna Lowe Scholarship

Recognition of academic excellence · College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), University of Florida

2022 & 2024

William Robertson Fellowship

Recognition of excellence in leadership and academic activities, received during my M.S. and Ph.D. studies · Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES), University of Florida

2024

Excellence in Graduate Studies & Service (M.S. level)

Recognition of excellence in graduate studies and service, awarded to one M.S. student · Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES), University of Florida

2024

1st Place, Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) in Spanish

First place in the first Three-Minute Thesis competition in Spanish at the University of Florida

2021–2023

Fulbright Scholarship

Graduate scholarship awarded in recognition of academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to international exchange · Fulbright Uruguay

2018

Causa de Soriano

Recognition of scientific and educational contributions in Soriano and across Uruguay · Soriano, Uruguay

2016

Science Communication Hackathon Winner

Winning project at the Science Communication and Innovation Hackathon organized by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) · Punta Arenas, Chile