Erika Tatiana Camacho
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Phone: 602-543-8156
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Mathematical and Statistical Sciences The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Tempe, AZ 85281
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Dr. Erika Tatiana Camacho is a Professor in the School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) and a Fulbright Research Scholar at the Institut de la Vision (IDV)- Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (Inserm) and Sorbonne Université in Paris.
On July 29, 2022 she ended three impressive years of work at the National Science Foundation (NSF) as Program Director of the ADVANCE, the Racial Equity in STEM Education, and Hispanic- Serving Institutions (HSI) Programs as well as co-Lead of the HSI Program. In her role of co-Lead, Camacho revamped and expanded the NSF HSI Program to create robust funding mechanisms that speak to and reflect the heterogenous HSI landscape. Building from the research, knowledge, and evidence-based practices in higher education and STEM, she created an inclusive program attentive to all HSIs’ unique needs, challenges, and opportunities. Camacho also created funding opportunities for organizations that support the HSIs and MSIs, catalyzed and created the HSI Program Hubs and Centers, and built and fortified strong partnerships with national organizations that support HSIs, their students, faculty, and local communities. At NSF Camacho contributed significantly to impactful initiatives dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion across the agency, including helping create the NSF Racial Equity in STEM funding opportunity. For this work she received the 2022 NSF Director’s Award for Superior Accomplishment: for excellence, inclusion, collaboration, integrity, learning, transparency, and public service in creating and bringing to fruition the EHR Racial Equity in STEM Education Program Description, a timely idea whose impact may fundamentally change the scientific endeavor and NSF.
Camacho’s current research focuses on mathematically modeling and investigating both the healthy and diseased retinas at the cellular and molecular levels. She published the first set of mechanistic models addressing photoreceptor degeneration, providing a new framework to mitigate blindness. Her work and interest centers on 1) the metabolic needs of cones in the absence of rods, before, during and after degeneration and retinal remodeling, 2) aerobic glycolysis and oxidative stress pathways in photoreceptors and the retinal pigment epithelium, 3) metabolic pathways implicated in photoreceptor degeneration, and 4) immune response in retinal degenerative diseases. In her earliest publication in this area, her work predicted the existence of a necessary mechanism experimentally discovered a year later - the rod-derived cone viability factor (RdCVF) and proposed equations describing the dynamics of the rod and cone outer segments and the RPE cells.
Camacho’s leadership, research, scholarship, and mentoring have won her numerous national and regional recognitions including the 2019 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS Mentor Award), the 2014 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) award from the White House, a 2022 NSF Director’s Award for Superior Accomplishment, the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) 2023 M. Gweneth Humphreys award, the 2020 Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Presidential Award, the 2020 AWM Louise Hay Award for Mathematics Education, the 2018 AAHHE Outstanding Latino/a Faculty in Higher Education Research/Teaching (Research Institutions) Award, the 2017 Great Minds in STEM Education Award, the 2012 SACNAS Distinguished Mentoring Award, the 40 Hispanic Leaders Under 40 Award in 2012, and the 2011 Hispanic Women’s Corporation National Latina Leadership Award among many other national awards and honors. She was a 2013-2014 MLK Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Camacho earned her B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from Wellesley College and her Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Cornell University. She spent a year as a postdoctoral researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory. She then held a tenure-track faculty position at Loyola Marymount University before joining the faculty at ASU in 2007. She co-directed multiple summer research programs dedicated to the recruitment and training of women, underrepresented minorities, and those that might not otherwise have the opportunity
Camacho served on numerous editorial and advisory boards including the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS), and the American Mathematical Society (AMS) Council. Camacho’s service is driven by her passion to continue the work and legacy of her mentors--to create opportunities for those individuals from marginalized communities and make education and advancement attainable to them. Camacho’s own legacy in STEM, her story, leadership, work and prolific mentoring has been featured in many national and local articles and news, including Horizonte (aired on KAET Public TV), 91.5 KJZZ News, Math4Science, VME/PBS Series for Latino Youth and STEM Careers, AMS Notice, Cornell’s Center for Applied Math (CAM) Featured Alumna, Univison Evening News, Voces, NBC Nightly News, CBS Evening News, SACNAS News, SIAM News, and La Opinion Los Angeles Spanish Newspaper, among many others.
Ph.D. Applied Mathematics, Cornell University 2003
Current Research Interests
Mathematical Ophthalmology, Photoreceptor Degeneration, Mathematical Modeling, Dynamical Systems, Networks, Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Sociology, Differential Equations.
Erika Tatiana Camacho works on mathematical ophthalmology and mathematical models of retina degeneration and is branching out to experimental work in order to better inform her models and make her research and teaching more impactful. She is a Professor in the School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU). This academic year, she is a Fulbright Research Scholar at the Institut de la Vision (IDV)- Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (Inserm) and Sorbonne Université in Paris.
Camacho’s current research focuses on mathematically modeling and investigating both the healthy and diseased retinas at the cellular and molecular levels. She published the first set of mechanistic models addressing photoreceptor degeneration, providing a new framework to mitigate blindness. Her work and interest centers on 1) the metabolic needs of cones in the absence of rods, before, during and after degeneration and retinal remodeling, 2) aerobic glycolysis and oxidative stress pathways in photoreceptors and the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), 3) metabolic pathways implicated in photoreceptor degeneration, and 4) immune response in retinal degenerative diseases. In her earliest publication in this area, her work predicted the existence of a necessary mechanism experimentally discovered a year later - the rod-derived cone viability factor (RdCVF) and proposed equations describing the dynamics of the rod and cone outer segments and the RPE cells.
Fulbright Scholar/Visiting Researcher, L'Institut de la Vision (IDV), Paris, France, Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (Inserm) and Sorbonne Université. Fulbright Scholar 1/1/2023-6/30/2023.
Selected publications
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- A. Aparicio, E.T. Camacho, N.J. Philp, S.A. Wirkus, 2022, "Tracing the impact of GLUT1 expression modulation on rods' and RPE's metabolism through in silico experiments", Scientific Reports; 12(1).
- E.T. Camacho, A. Dobreva, K. Larripa, A. Radulescu, D. Schmidt, I. Trejo, 2022, "Analyzing a Mathematical Model for Metabolic Pathways in a Single Cone to Gain Insight into Pathological Mechanisms", Bioscience Reports, 42(3).
- K. Wifvat**, E.T. Camacho, S. Wirkus, T. Léveillard, 2021, "The Role of RdCVFL in a Mathematical Model of Photoreceptor Interactions", Journal of Theoretical Biology, 520, 110642. [16 pages]
- E.T. Camacho, A. Dobreva, K. Larripa, A. Radulescu, D. Schmidt, I. Trejo**, 2021, "Mathematical Modeling of Retinal Degeneration: Aerobic Glycolysis in a Single Cone", in Using Mathematics to Understand Biological Complexity Springer, pp. 135-178.
- W.K. Caldwell*, B. Freedman*, L. Settles*, M.M. Thomas*, E.T. Camacho, S. Wirkus, 2019, "The Vicodin abuse problem: A mathematical approach," Journal of Theoretical Biology, 483, 110003. [12 pages]
- E.T. Camacho, D. Brager**, G. Elachouri, T. Korneyeva*, G. Millet-Puel**, J.-A. Sahel, T. Léveillard, 2019, ~A Mathematical Analysis of Aerobic Glycolysis Triggered by Glucose Uptake in Cones", Scientific Reports, 9(1), 4162. [18 pages]
- E.T. Camacho, S. Lenhart, L. Melara, C. Villalobos, S. Wirkus, 2019, "Optimal control with MANF treatment of photoreceptor degeneration", Mathematical Medicine and Biology: A Journal of the IMA, dqz003, https://doi.org/10.1093/imammb/dqz003. [21 pages]
- E.T. Camacho, A. Radulescu, S. Wirkus, P. Marshall, 2019, "A Qualitative Analysis of Ubiquitous Regulatory Motifs in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Genetic Networks", Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation, 69: 148-167.
- E.T. Camacho, C. Punzo , S. Wirkus, 2016, "Quantifying the Metabolic Contribution to Photoreceptor Death in Retinitis Pigmentosa via a Mathematical Model," Journal of Theoretical Biology, 408: 75-87.
- E.T. Camacho, T. Léveillard, J.-A. Sahel, S. Wirkus, 2016 "Mathematical Model of the Role of RdCVF in the Coexistence of Rods and Cones in a Healthy Eye," Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, 78(7): 1394-1409.
- E.T. Camacho, A. Radulescu, S. Wirkus, 2016, "Bifurcation Analysis of a Photoreceptor Interaction Model for Retinitis Pigmentosa," Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation, 38: 267-276.
- E.T. Camacho, L. Melara, C. Villalobos, S. Wirkus, 2014, "Optimal Control in the Treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa," Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, 76(2):292-313.
- E.T. Camacho, S. Wirkus, 2013, "Tracing the Progression of Retinitis Pigmentosa via Photoreceptor Interactions," Journal of Theoretical Biology, 317: 105-118.
- F. Wang, H. Du, E.T. Camacho, K. Xu, W. Lee, Y. Shi, S. Shan, 2011, "On Positive Influence Dominating Sets in Social Networks," Theoretical Computer Science, 412(3): 265-269.
- E.T. Camacho, M. Colon-Velez*, D. Hernandez*, U. Rodriguez-Bernier*, J. van Laarhoven*, S.Wirkus, 2010, "A Mathematical Model for Photoreceptor Interactions," Journal of Theoretical Biology, 267(4): 638-646.
- F. Wang, E.T. Camacho, K. Xu, 2009, "Positive Influence Dominating Set in Online Social Networks," Combinatorial Optimization and Applications, Vol. 5573, Pages 313-321.
- F. Berezovskaya, E.T. Camacho, S. Wirkus, G. Karev, 2008, "`TravelingWave' Solutions of FitzHugh Model with Cross-diffusion," Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, 5(2): 239-260.
- E.T. Camacho, R. Rand, H. Howland, 2004, Dynamics of Two van der Pol Oscillators Coupled via a Bath," International Journal of Solids and Structures, 41(8): 2133-2134.
Courses
2026 Summer
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| APM 795 | Continuing Registration |
2026 Spring
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| MAT 493 | Honors Thesis |
2025 Summer
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| APM 795 | Continuing Registration |
2025 Spring
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| MAT 493 | Honors Thesis |
| AML 792 | Research |
| APM 792 | Research |
| APM 799 | Dissertation |
2024 Summer
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| APM 795 | Continuing Registration |
2024 Spring
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| MAT 493 | Honors Thesis |
| AML 792 | Research |
| APM 792 | Research |
| APM 799 | Dissertation |
2023 Summer
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| APM 795 | Continuing Registration |
2023 Spring
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| MAT 493 | Honors Thesis |
| AML 792 | Research |
| APM 792 | Research |
| APM 799 | Dissertation |
2022 Summer
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| APM 795 | Continuing Registration |
2022 Spring
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| MAT 493 | Honors Thesis |
| AML 792 | Research |
| APM 792 | Research |
| APM 799 | Dissertation |
2021 Fall
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| APM 792 | Research |
| MAT 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| MTE 799 | Dissertation |
Selected Presentations
- Erika Camacho. Reflections and Insights on the Joys and Challenges of the Professoriate, Annual Institute of Teaching and Mentoring, Compact for Faculty Diversity Institute, Tampa, FL, October 2016.
- Erika Camacho. Meta-analysis Perspectives on Interdisciplinary and Applied Learning, Crossing Boundaries: Transforming STEM Education, AAC&U STEM Conference, Seattle, WA, November 2015.
- Erika Camacho. How STEM education allows individuals to follow their passion, excel even when the odds against this are many, and realize their dreams, SIAM Speaker for the Moody's Mega Math Challenge, New York, NY, April 2017, https://m3challenge.siam.org/sites/ default/files/FINAL_M3_2017_program.pdf.
- Erika Camacho, Stephen Wirkus. Modeling Photoreceptor Death and Rescue. Blackwell Tapia Conference (Nov 2014).
- Erika Camacho, Claudio Punzo, Demetrios Vavvas, Stephen Wirkus. Modeling Photoreceptor Death and Rescue. WIMIN Conference (Nov 2014).
- Erika Camacho, Stephen Wirkus. Mathematical Models of the Retina and In Silico Experiments: Shedding Light on Vision Loss. Mathematical Association of America (MAA) MathFest (Aug 2014).
- Erika Camacho. The Eyes Have It: Mathematical Modeling of the Retina. Mathematical Association of America (MAA) MathFest (Aug 2014).
- Erika Camacho. My Trajectory and Mentors Who Carved My Path. College Assistance Migrant Program STEM Migrant Student Leadership institutes (Jul 2014).
- Erika Camacho. Incorporating a Global Perspective in STEM Education Through Interdisciplinary Projects. Association of American Colleges & Universities TIDES Institute (Jul 2014).
- Erika Camacho, Claudio Punzo, Stephen Wirkus. Mathematical Models of Retinitis Pigmentosa. SIAM Annual Conference (AN14) (Jul 2014).
- Erika Camacho, Claudio Punzo, Stephen Wirkus. Mathematical Models of Retinitis Pigmentosa. Society for Mathematical Biology (SMB) Annual Conference (Jul 2014).
- Erika Camacho, Stephen Wirkus. Inferring Photoreceptor Death and Rescue in Retinitis Pigmentosa from Mathematical Models and In Silico Experiments. Institut de la Vision (May 2014).
- Erika Camacho. Advice from My Experience for Graduate Students and Postdocs. Women in Math Lunch Series, MIT (Mar 2014).
- Erika Camacho. How can mathematics help us understand certain diseases of the eye. Kids' Tech University, Virginia Tech (Jan 2014).
- Erika Camacho, Pam Marshall, Stephen Wirkus. Understanding Gene Regulatory Interactions Through Recurrent Neural Networks. Math Colloquium (Wellesley College) (Nov 2013).
- Erika Camacho, Pamela Marshall, Stephen Wirkus. It's All Math: Using Mathematics to Solve Real World Problems. SACNAS Annual Conference (Oct 2013).
- Erika Camacho, Pamela Marshall, Stephen Wirkus. Inferring Gene Regulatory Networks from mathematical Models. SACNAS Annual Conference (Oct 2013).
- Erika Camacho. The Power of STEM and How It Changed My Life. 8th Annual Peach State LSAMP Symposium (Atlanta, GA) (Oct 2013).
- Erika Camacho. Creating New Science through a Diverse Systems Approach. LMU McNair Scholars Fall Symposium (Loyola Marymount University) (Sep 2013).
- Erika Camacho. Benjamin E. Mays Address: Solidifying Our Understanding of Medical and Physiological Challenges as a Result of New Technologies and Ingenuity. Mellon Mays Summer Conference (Bryn Mawr College) (Jun 2013).
- Erika Camacho, Pamela Marshall, Anarina Murillo. Insights into Type 2 Diabetes Using Two Different Mathematical Approaches. Summer Math Institute (SMI), Cornell University (Jun 2013).
- Erika Camacho, Stephen Wirkus. Mathematical Modeling and In Silico Experiments: Shedding Light on Vision Loss. Math Colloquium, West Point Academy (May 2013).
- Erika Camacho, Stephen Wirkus. Mathematical Modeling and In Silico Experiments: Shedding Light on Vision Loss. Math Colloquium, Pomona College (Mar 2013).
- Erika Camacho. How Sheer Determination, Resilience, and a Few Impacting Mentors Can Overcome Adversity. Mathapalooza (Pomona College) (Mar 2013).
- Erika Camacho. Mathematical Modeling and In Silico Experiments: Shedding Light on Vision Lost. New Frontiers in Medical Science Biotechnology and Medicine Lecture Series (Nov 2012).
- Erika Camacho. An Indomitable Spirit in the Making. Field of Dreams Conference (Nov 2012).
- Erika Camacho. Mathematical and Computer Modeling: Insights to Social and Physiological Problems. What's Your Passion? Herberger Young Scholars Academy (Sep 2012).
- Erika Camacho. Tracing the Progression of Retinitis Pigmentosa via Photoreceptor Interactions. SIAM 2012 Annual Conference (Jul 2012).
- Erika Camacho. Tracing the Progression of Retinitis Pigmentosa via Photoreceptor Interactions. MIT Department of Biology HHMI Special Research Seminar (Jun 2012).
- Erika Camacho. Tracing the Progression of Retinitis Pigmentosa via Photoreceptor Interactions. Cornell University, Center for Applied Mathematics Colloquium (May 2012).
- Erika Camacho, Stephen Wirkus. Tracing the Progression of Retinitis Pigmentosa via Photoreceptor Interactions. ARVO - The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, 2012 Annual Conference (May 2012).
- Erika Camacho. Tracing the Progression of Retinitis Pigmentosa via Photoreceptor Interactions. Purdue University Mathematics Department Colloquium (Apr 2012).
- Erika Camacho. Tracing the Progression of Retinitis Pigmentosa via Photoreceptor Interactions. Infinite Possibilities Conference (Mar 2012).
- Erika Camacho. It Takes a Village to Raise a Mathematician. Infinite Possibilities Conference (Mar 2012).
- Erika Camacho. Principles of Compartmental Models and Their Implications in Epidemics. What's Your Passion? Herberger Young Scholars Academy (Jan 2012).
- Erika Camacho. Insights to Success: Real-Life Adventures of SACNAS Scientists. SACNAS Annual Conference (Oct 2011).
- Erika Camacho. Balancing Life and Career. Ford Foundation 2011 Conference (Oct 2011).
- Erika Camacho. Sloan program directors workshop. Compact for Faculty Diversity Institute on Teaching and Mentoring (Oct 2011).
- Erika Camacho. E-Inspiring STEM Leadership panel. 26th National Hispanic Women's Professional & Leadership Institutes (Oct 2011).
- Erika Camacho. Tracing the Progression of Retinitis Pigmentosa via Photoreceptor Interactions. ASU's Mathematical, Computational and Modeling Science Center Mini-Workshop (Jun 2011).
- Erika Camacho. Latinas in the STEM Disciplines. 2011 Gender Matters Symposium, (May 2011).
- Erika Camacho. Tracing the Progression of Retinitis Pigmentosa via Photoreceptor Interactions. Los Arizona Days, Tucson, AZ (Apr 2011).
- Erika Camacho. Mathematical Models of the Human Eye. MIT Women in Mathematics Lecture Series (Apr 2011).
- Erika Camacho. Good intentions are necessary but not sufficient: Steps toward best practices in mentoring underrepresented students. Joint Mathematics Meetings (Jan 2011).
- Erika Camacho. Overcoming Adversity Through Impacting Mentors and Role Models. 2009 NSF PAESMEM Awards Ceremony (Jan 2011).
- Erika Camacho. The Importance of Mentoring in Overcoming Adversity. 16th Annual SAEOPP National McNair Scholars Research Conference (Jun 2010).
- Erika Camacho. Taking the Next Steps. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) (Nov 2009).
- Erika Camacho. Experiences of Former Scholars in Creating and Engaging a Learning Environment. The Compact for Faculty Diversity Institute on Teaching and Mentoring (Oct 2009).
- Erika Camacho. Mathematical Models of Neuron Firing. George Washington University Summer Program for Women in Mathematics (SPWM) (Jul 2009).
- Erika Camacho. Mentoring for Success - A Mathematical Perspective. Meeting of The National Academies Associateship and Fellowships Office Advisory Committee (Jun 2009).
- Erika Camacho. Overcoming Adversity in Pursuit of Professional Goals. Sonia Kovalevsky Day (ASU West) (Feb 2009).
- Erika Camacho. The Forces Behind My Drive, Before, During, and After Graduate School. MGE@MSA (Apr 2008).
- Erika Camacho. Photoreceptors, Evolutionary Games, and Differential Equations. MGE@MSA (Apr 2008).
- Erika Camacho. Overcoming Adversity. University of North Texas McNair Scholars Research Conference (Feb 2008).
- Camacho, Erika. Two Mathematical Models of A Neuron Firing Under the Influence of Alcohol or Related Drugs. Natural Sciences Week (Nov 2007).
- Camacho, Erika. The Importance of Mentoring in Overcoming Adversity. Natural Sciences Week (Nov 2007).
- Camacho, Erika. A Mathematical Perspective of the Melting Pot of Cultures in Los Angeles. Faculty Research Poster Session (Oct 2007).
- Camacho, Erika. Deterministic and Small-World Network Models of College Drinking Patters. Faculty Research Poster Session (Oct 2007).
- Camacho, Erika. Mentoring for Postdoctoral Fellows. Compact for Diversity Institute (Oct 2007).
- Camacho, Erika. Mentors and Role Models- Opening Session Keynote Address. Compact for Diversity Institute (Oct 2007).
- Camacho, Erika. Postdoctoral and Dissertation Sciences Workshop. Ford Foundation Conference of Fellows (Oct 2007).
- Camacho, Erika. Successful Networking Practices. Infinite Possibilities Conference (Oct 2007).
- Camacho, Erika. The Effect of Alcohol on Neuron Firing. Infinite Possibilites Conference (Oct 2007).
- Camacho, Erika. The Role of Mentoring in Pursuit of a Higher Degree. Promise Summer Success Institute (Aug 2007).
- Camacho, Erika. Mathematical Models of Neuron Firing. SUMSRI (Jun 2007).
- Camacho, Erika. Alcohol's Effect on Neuron Firing. Joint Math Meetings (Jan 2007).
Selected National & Regional Awards
- 2019 AAAS Mentor Award, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
- The Mentor Award honors individuals who during their careers demonstrate extraordinary leadership to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in science and engineering fields and careers.
- 2014 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM), Awarded by White House in June 2018.
- The PAESMEM recognizes those who have made significant contributions to mentoring and thereby support the future and productivity of the U.S. science, technology, engineering and mathematics, (STEM) workforce. https://paesmem.nsf.gov/recognition/awardeeProfile/886
- 2023 AWM Humphreys award Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM).
- In honor of Dr. Gweneth Humprheys to recognize mathematics educators who have exhibited outstanding mentorship. https://awm-math.org/2023-gweneth-humphreys-award/
- 2020 AWM Hay Award, Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM).
- In honor of Dr. Louise Hay, this award recognizes leadership and contributions as a mathematical scholar and educator. https://awm-math.org/awards/hay-award/hay-award-2020/
- Outstanding Latino/a Faculty in Higher Education: Research/Teaching in Higher Education (Research Institutions), American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE), 2018.
- This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated excellence in both research and teaching and has provided significant contributions to his/her academic discipline. https://asunow.asu.edu/20180316-asu-news-erika-camacho-wins-prestigious…
- 2017 HENAAC Education Award, HENAAC/Great Minds in STEM, 2017.
- This award was created to honor individuals involved in higher education across the United States. Awarded for involvement in outreach to the Hispanic community and other underserved communities and effectiveness in recruitment of Hispanic students in STEM fields. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9Tx3aOWXSw&feature=youtu.be
- SACNAS Presidential Award, Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), 2020.
- Selected by the SACNAS President for representing the highest level of sustained contribution to the organization. https://www.sacnas.org/2020/10/22/two-women-in-stem-honored-with-2020-s…
- SACNAS Distinguished Undergraduate Institution Mentor Award, Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), 2012.
- One recipient is selected every year from a national pool of quality nominations. Recipient excels in mentoring at all levels, focusing on undergraduate training and enabling students to advance into the sciences while actively participates in minority education activities at the local and national level. https://www.public.asu.edu/~etcamach/AwardPages/SACNASMentoringAward.htm
- Founders' Day Faculty Service Award, Arizona State University, 2019.
- The Faculty Service Award is presented to an ASU faculty member whose service to the university and/or the community has made a significant impact and contributed to the evolution of ASU as a New American University.
- Honorary Dean of the 2018 Youth Development Master's Institute, Kids at Hope, 2018.
- HWC National Latina Leadership Award, National HispanicWomen's Corporation (HWC), 2011. http://www.public.asu.edu/~etcamach/AwardPages/HispanicWomensCorporatio….
- HWC annually recognizes one outstanding national Latina leader whose tireless efforts of leadership and service empowered, inspired, educated, and elevated Hispanic women nationally and gave an e ective voice to the U.S. Latino communities.
- Sloan Fellow
- Ford Foundation Fellow
- Associate Editor, Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, 2016-present
- http://www.springer.com/mathematics/mathematical+biology/journal/11538/…? detailsPage=editorialBoard
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Member
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), Member.
Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), Friend of the Society, Lifetime Member
Society for Mathematical Biology (SMB), Lifetime Member
American Mathematical Society (AMS), Member
Selected National Service
- Program Officer at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Alexandria, VA, 9/23/2019 - 7/29/2022
- co-lead of the HSI Program, 9/2019-7/2022
- Program Officer in the ADVANCE Program, 9/2019-7/2022
- Program Officer in the Racial Equity in STEM Program Description, 3/2021-7/2022
- American Mathematical Society (AMS) Council, 2/2018 - 1/2021.
- Board of Directors, Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), 1/2016 - 2/2019.
- Advisory Board, National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS), http://www.nimbios.org/governance/advboard, 9/2012 - 9/2015.
- Advisory Board, Infinite Possibilities Conference (IPC), http://www.ipcmath.org/about.html, 5/2007- 5/2016.
- Steering Committee Member, 2019 AMS Committee on Education Mini-Conference, Washington, DC, 2019.
- Steering Committee Member, SIAM Conference on Optimization 2017 (OP17) Vancouver, Canada, 2017.
- Steering Committee Member, SIAM ad hoc committee advising on diversity for International Congress on Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ICIAM) Vancouver, Canada, 2011.
- Steering Committee Member, Infinite Possibilities Conference IPAM, Los Angeles, CA, 2010; North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 2007; Spelman College, 2005.
- Steering Committee Member, Ford Foundation Conference of Fellows National Academies of Science (NAS), Washington, DC, 2008; NAS, Washington, DC, 2006; NAS, Washington, DC, 2005.
- Steering Committee Co-Chair, Ford Foundation Conference of Fellows Beckman Center of the NAS, Irvine, CA, 2007.