This September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! This month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries.

Read President Joe Biden's Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month here.

Beginning in 1968 as an observed week under President Lyndon Johnson, this month of recognition and acknowledgement was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.

During this month, join us in highlighting historic Hispanic pioneers in STEM. Check out these 26 Hispanic and Latinx Scientists and Engineers.

To explore the contributions of Latinx and Hispanic women who have impacted and continue to make their mark in STEM fields, check out this article on VPM's Science Matters page - written by VPOST's very own, Christine Jones Monaccio.

Looking for More Resources?

• Hispanic Heritage Month Website - The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, and more join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.

• If/Then Collection - The IF/THEN^® Collection is the largest free resource of its kind dedicated to increasing access to authentic and relatable images of real women in STEM.