Delfina González
About Delfina González
Delfina González is a McDougal Teaching Fellow at the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning at Yale University, where she also serves as a PhD student in Biological and Biomedical Sciences. She has a background in biology from Pomona College and has held various teaching and research positions at prestigious institutions, including Harvard Medical School and Pomona College.
Work at Yale University
Delfina González is currently a PhD student at Yale University, where she has been enrolled since 2017. She works as a Graduate Student Researcher in the Kohkha Lab, a position she has held since 2018. In addition to her research role, she serves as a McDougal Teaching Fellow at the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning, focusing on equitable, inclusive, and accessible pedagogical practices. She has been in this teaching fellowship since 2020. González also holds the position of Secretary for Yale's SACNAS chapter, contributing to the support and advancement of underrepresented groups in science.
Education and Expertise
Delfina González completed her Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Pomona College from 2013 to 2017. She received the Vaile Prize in Biology during her time there. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued a Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Yale University, which she completed in 2023. Her educational background includes significant research and teaching experience, particularly in biology and biochemistry, as evidenced by her roles at Pomona College and her current position at Yale.
Background
González attended The Bishop's School, where she completed her high school education and earned her High School Diploma from 2007 to 2013. She later studied at the Claremont Colleges, specifically Pomona College, before moving to Yale University for her graduate studies. Her early academic experiences laid the foundation for her future work in biological sciences and education.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles at Yale University, Delfina González gained valuable experience through various positions. She worked as a Summer Undergraduate Fellow at the University of California, San Diego in 2015 and served as an HHMI EXROP Summer Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School in 2016. Additionally, she held multiple teaching assistant positions at Pomona College, including roles in the Biology and Chemistry departments, and worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher and Senior Thesis Student Researcher in biology.
Community Engagement and Interests
Delfina González actively engages in community science outreach, collaborating with organizations such as WISAY, SWE, and Yale Science Diplomats. Outside of her academic and professional commitments, she enjoys reading young-adult fiction and watching Korean TV dramas, reflecting her diverse interests beyond the sciences. She also participates in cultural activities, dancing with Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Yale.