Stories by Kristy L. Duran

Kristy L. Duran is an Associate Professor of Biology at Adams State University in Colorado. She is passionate about undergraduate research and engages students in projects examining the effects dwarf mistletoes on host physiology and ecology. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, Boulder and is Ford Fellow and Linton-Poodry SACNAS Leadership Institute alumnus. She is dedicated to teaching and is an active member of SACNAS. Kristy is a leader of 500 Women Scientists.

Policy & Ethics

It's Time for Science and Academia to Address Sexual Misconduct

Almost every woman in science has either personally experienced or knows someone who has experienced sexual harassment, racism or assault

December 12, 2017 — Rukmani Vijayaraghavan, Kristy L. Duran, Kelly Ramirez, Jane Zelikova, Emily Lescak and 500 Women Scientists

Policy & Ethics

We Are Never Just Scientists

The gender and racial gaps in scientific professions illustrate the need for greater inclusion at all levels

March 8, 2017 — Krista Bywater, Kristy L. Duran, Rukmani Vijayaraghavan, Claire Horner-Devine, Kelly Ramirez and Jane Zelikova