Microplastics, my life partner

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Keywords:

Microplastics, Plastic, Pollution

Abstract

Microplastics have been found everywhere, even in humans, whether they are ingested or breathed, they are already part of the human being, there is currently evidence of microplastics in blood, urine, feces and even breast milk. 

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Author Biography

  • Ruth Mora Rochín, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa.

    BIOGRAPHY

    RUTH MORA ROCHIN

    She was a student in the Technical Painting program at the Autonomous University of Sinaloa from 1995 to 1999. in 1999, she participated in an exchange program at the Polytechnic University of Valencia. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts from the University of Guadalajara from 1999 to 2003. In 2004, she joined the School of Plastic Arts at the Autonomous University of Sinaloa, where she currently works as an educator and ventures into the art world, participating in numerous art exhibitions. She achieved first place in the XXII Sinaloa Plastic Arts Salon. Additionally, her paintings have been exhibited internationally in countries such as Colombia and France.

    She served as the Coordinator of Leveling in Plastic Arts (2009-2010) for the Academic Unit of Plastic Arts. She has actively contributed to enhancing the curriculum of the subjects she teaches, attending numerous training courses. She pursued a master’s in education, Teaching, and Pedagogy, as well as a Doctorate in Education Sciences, at Santander University.

    In 2022, she joined the School of Design and Visual Arts at the Autonomous University of Sinaloa as an Administrative Secretary. She played a crucial role as a coordinator in the curricular reform of the study plans for the Bachelor’s in Design, Arts, and Multimedia, Bachelor’s in visual arts, and Bachelor’s in Photography and Video Production in the classroom-based modality. She also collaborated in the curricular reissue for the Bachelor’s in Photography and Video Production, complementary to the Higher Technical Professional Level in a mixed modality. Dr. Mora has actively participated in numerous workshops, seminars, forums as a speaker, and diploma programs to support her ongoing professional development in education.

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Portada Microplásticos, mi compañero de vida

Published

2024-12-20

How to Cite

Mora Rochín, R. (2024). Microplastics, my life partner. SIBIUAS Revista De La Dirección General De Bibliotecas, 4, 46-49. https://revistas.uas.edu.mx/index.php/SIBIUAS/article/view/838