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Welcome to the team, Dayanna, Ben and Kevin!
This August, our Ciencia Puerto Rico team welcomed two new members: Dayanna N. Seguí Moró, Benjamin (Ben) Runyon and Kevin Rubén Lebrón. Dayanna is the new Coordinator of L’Oreal For Girls In...
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The Yale Ciencia Academy welcomes a new class of young science leaders
This summer, 16 young science leaders from 15 institutions across the U.S. and Puerto Rico kicked off their year as fellows of the NIH-funded Yale Ciencia Academy (YCA) for Career Development. Led by...
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A defender of science: Dr. Edwin Vázquez de Jesús
Dr. Edwin Vázquez de Jesús was a product of Puerto Rico's public education system. He graduated from Miguel Meléndez Muñoz High School and then did his bachelor's degree in Biology at the University...
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Dr. José Molina Cotto's legacy
Dr. José Molina Cotto, born on August 28, 1958, in the beautiful town of Aibonito and raised in the city of Fog, Cayey, Puerto Rico, was a fundamental figure in the University of UPR-Cayey. Read more...
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Catedrática de Ingeniería Química de RUM recibe subvención para proveer...
La lucha contra la contaminación plástica y la búsqueda de soluciones sostenibles para el manejo de sus residuos son desafíos cruciales en la sociedad actual. En este contexto, la Fundación Nacional de...
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What is Educational Neuroscience and the implications in the classroom
Educational neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that explores the intersection between neuroscience and education. It aims to use findings from neuroscience to inform educational practices and...
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Executive Director Recognized for Mentoring
Congratulations to our Executive Director, Dr. Giovanna Guerrero-Medina, who was recognized as an Outstanding Research and Professional Mentor at the 2023 National Diversity in STEM Conference of the...
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DR. JOSE A. LASALDE HONORED AS PART OF THE 'PUERTORICANS IN SCIENCE DAY'...
Dr. José Antonio Lasalde Dominicci, professor at the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras and Medical Sciences campuses, scientist at the Center for Research in Molecular Sciences (CICiM) and director...
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Peer-reviewed paper highlights impact of our program Seeds of Success
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers are growing at an accelerated pace and pay well. However, Puerto Rican women are still underrepresented in these fields, especially in...
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Supporting seniors through science and community engagement
The Coalición de Residentes de Vivienda Publica del Área Metropolitana (CRVPAM; Coalition of Public Housing Residents of the Metropolitan Area, in English) in collaboration with Laboratorio de Ciencia...
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PUERTO RICAN SELECTED IN MICROBIO-LEAP INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP PROJECT
Jeremy J. Colón Morales, research student at the Center for Research in Molecular Sciences (CICiM) of the UPR was the winner.Read more about PUERTO RICAN SELECTED IN MICROBIO-LEAP INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP...
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UPR Mayagüez Campus students begin 2024 with educational experience at Google
A group of 33 students from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) Mayagüez Campus (RUM) participated in a Google Tech Exchange 2024 educational experience in Mountain View, California in early January....
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Student Spotlight | Alexandra Ramos, Ph.D. Candidate of Chemical Engineering
"Often perceived as a tropical paradise, Puerto Rico's reality tells a different story, one where its natural resources lack proper management and exploration. This has led to consistent power outages,...
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Science Spotlight: Puerto Rican researching malaria in Ghana
Ana Vázquez Pagán has been in the African country since last year on a scholarship for people interested in global health. Scientist Ana Vázquez Pagán was in eighth grade when she lost a close family...
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Society for Research on Biological Rhythms 2024 conference at San Juan,...
About the 2024 Biennial Meeting (go to: https://srbr.org/2024-biennial-meeting/)The Society for Research on Biological Rhythms is pleased to announce the 2024 Biennial Conference will be hosted at the...
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Dr. Pablo Altieri’s Legacy: Excellence in Cardiology and Research
We publish this note to celebrate and share the memory and contributions of Dr. Pablo I. Altieri-Nieto a member of our #CienciaBoricua community, who passed away recently. We thank Drs. Nelson...
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Unlock the Secrets to a Stellar YCA Application: 3 Insider Tips
Applying to the Yale Ciencia Academy (YCA)? We want to arm you with some advice to make your application standout. Here are three insider tips to help you get accepted:1. Share Your Unique StoryRead...
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Science Spotlight: Puerto Rican studies ocean acidification in Hawaii
On the occasion of Women and Girls in Science Day, oceanographer Melissa Meléndez highlights the importance of increasing the representation of women in STEM careers. For oceanographer Melissa...
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National Institute of Health awards University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras Campus
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has distinguished the University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras Campus with the prestigious Institutional Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and...
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CienciaPR Creates Digital Book "Science and Solidarity" to Celebrate...
San Juan, PR – In celebration of Community Leaders and Groups Week (Semana del Líder y los Grupos Comunitarios y de la Autogestión Comunitaria), which takes place the first week of March, the...
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