Adriana has received a number of awards for her work on academic research culture and STEM workforce development, and science policy training. Below are a few such awards.
- Inaugural 2022 Emerging Broader Impacts Leader Award, Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS) (2022).
- Fellow, Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS) (2022-2023).
- Member Spotlight, Women in Government Relations (2021).
- Finalist, NASEM New Voices (2021).
- Semi-finalist, AAAS STPF Executive Branch (2019).
Adriana has also been selected to participate in independent science policy projects or sessions related to academic culture. Below are a few such sessions.
- Alan Alda Center’s Women in STEM Leadership Program (2022)
- Full member, Sigma xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society by nomination only (2021-present)
- Communications Training Boot Camp for Scientists, American Institute of Biological Sciences (2021)
- Science Advisory Council Simulation Workshop, Cambridge University Science and Policy Exchange (2021)
- The Future Substance of STEM Education, sponsored by NSF (2020)
- Leadership Seminar in Science and Technology Policy, AAAS (2020)
- New Frontiers Virtual Summit, Association of Science and Technology Centers (2020)