Meet Nivia Colon-Diaz, our #LabLife feature this week! A proud alum of Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto de Mayaguez and Arizona State University. Currently , she is at the helm, leading a dynamic team at AFRL, dedicated to advancing technology for the Air Force.

At AFRL, Nivia is on a mission to explore ideas for air & space domains, emphasizing collaboration across technical directorates.

Currently immersed in a fascinating project, assessing mutual coupling effects on next-gen RF sensors. Innovation in action!

Advice to aspiring STEM professionals: Nivia suggests finding a mentor who inspires you and absorbing their knowledge.

Beyond work, it’s all about family, gardening, and the joy of cooking for Nivia. Life’s a delicate balance!