climate change on twitter. Commenting on the value of social media, Vera has said “I am concerned about the communication of scientific knowledge to reach people… Twitter gives us the possibility to do it directly. While the area of climate was always more exposed in the media by daily forecasts, other areas of science were less used to interacting with people. Today social media helps us. I consider communicating in them what I research as something more of my work. In fact, one researcher said that we should spend 20% of our time doing that. Why? Because today you can't do science if you don't explain to the world what you're doing it for. It is our responsibility.” Advocacy for Women in STEM Vera has been an advocate for women in STEM ever since her thesis advisor led her to become a feminist. Vera reveres her thesis supervisor, Dr. Kalnay, and said the following about her: “My thesis supervisor, Eugenia Kalnay, made me a feminist. Until I stopped interacting with her, she was not aware of gender differences. She was my mentor, it was to see the reference of where one could go, even being a woman.” Vera had several poor experiences as a woman in STEM, citing many meetings in which she was the only woman. On one occasion, a male colleague even told her not to discuss scientific matters at such meetings in order to avoid contradicting him in public. Having endured such sexism, Vera has developed enough power and confidence as a woman in the STEM field and encourages other women to do the same. She has said, “I have been very fortunate to meet amazing women trying to make progress in science. It has been easy for me to encourage and empower them in their career, just by explicitly recognizing their excellent skills and aptitudes.” Awards Cleveland Abbe Award from the American Meteorological Society (August 2019) Recognition as "Outstanding Personality of the University of Buenos Aires" (2021), during their bicentennial celebration, 8 also receiving a personalized medal, a coin minted by the Casa de la Moneda and a postage stamp of the Argentine Mail (specially made for the occasion) 2012 “Emilio Caimi” Award to Scientific Trajectory, Centro Argentino de Meteorólogos. Participation in International Panels and Committees 1997-2002 Member of "Variability of American Monsoon Systems" (VAMOS) Scientific Panel of World Climate Research Program (WCRP) 2002-2004 ViceChair of