Three Latinas from Dallas stand out in STEM fields They highlight the need for better representation of women and Latinos in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Dr. Minerva Codero is one of 125 women included in #IfThenSheCan exhibit, honoring women who are leaders in STEM. Her 3D printed orange statue is displayed at the North Park Center in Dallas, TX. (Shelby Tauber/Special Contributor)(Shelby Tauber / Special Contributor) 8:00 PM on Jul 5, 2021 CDT After Minerva Cordero and her three sisters finished dinner every evening, they would stay at the dinner table to do their homework and talk about their science classes. Pamela Padilla said she got her interest in nature from her naturalist father, and from her artistic mother, her creativity and work ethic.