Dina Cianca Castillo

Dina Castillo is a freshman from Panama who plans to pursue biology and chemistry at UW–Madison. In Panama, Castillo was a student at the International School in Panama and participated in the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition, focusing on cyanobacteria and nitrogen fixing bacteria for sugarcane. The competition allowed her to talk to well-known researchers in Panama and visit research labs. At UW–Madison, Castillo hopes to continue her work in biology, looking into Women in Science & Engineering. Further during her time at UW–Madison and beyond, she hopes to gain experience in research and possibly work in international research labs.