Dr. Yajaira Torres De Jesús is an accomplished educator, researcher, and mentor with extensive expertise in STEM education, scientific research, and curriculum development.
She holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Education and a Post-Doctorate in Digital Evidence and Auditing, with a strong focus on integrating STEM methodologies into teaching and learning.
Dr. Torres De Jesús has over two decades of experience in STEM education, currently serving as Head of the Science Department and Scientific Research Mentor at Colegio Rosa-Bell in Puerto Rico. She has played a key role in curriculum design, accreditation processes, and the development of innovative STEM programs for K-12 education.
Additionally, she has been a professor at Caribbean University and a content developer for Master’s courses in STEM education. Her research contributions include evaluating the behavioral responses of aquatic macroinvertebrates to environmental stressors, such as OTC analgesics, and developing innovative teaching strategies for STEM disciplines.
She has been an invited speaker at various national and international conferences, presenting on topics related to STEM resources, invention education, and scientific research mentoring.
As a Master Teacher of Invention Education (MTIP) with the USPTO, she leads workshops on intellectual property and invention-based learning. She is also a Society for Science Research Ambassador and has mentored students for prestigious science competitions such as ISEF, Thermo Fisher, and the Stockholm Water Prize.
Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Torres De Jesús is a passionate lifelong learner who believes in the power of meaningful education to transform lives. She embraces continuous growth, collaboration, and the connection with nature as a source of wisdom and balance.
Rooted in faith, she views every day as an opportunity to grow, serve, and empower others through education. She values effort, quality, and commitment to excellence, inspiring those around her to always learn, grow, and transform their lives with passion and purpose.