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Egresada de UPRH reconocida con el premio de Excelencia en Farmacia de Salud Pública de los Estados Unidos

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(Humacao, P.R.) - Sindy Canales Díaz, a graduate of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao (UPRH), recently completed her doctoral degree in pharmacy with a certification in strategic leadership from the University of Charleston. The doctor, also, was a recipient of the prestigious U.S. Public Health Excellence in Pharmacy Award.

UPRH professor stands out at MONOCOTS International Congress in Costa Rica

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(Humacao, P.R.) - Dr. Raymond Tremblay, professor of the Department of Biology of the UPRH and faculty of the Department of Biology of the UPR-RP Graduate School, participated in the VII International Congress of Comparative Biology of Monocotyledons (MONOCOTS) in San José, Costa Rica. The congress had a duration of five days of conferences, including a poster session of approximately 50 people and more than 200 international participants.

Congratulations to the 2023 AAAS Fellows!

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Last April, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) the world's largest general science society, announced 502 new Fellows. This recognition is awarded to scientists with important careers in the fields of biological sciences, chemistry, medical sciences, engineering, neuroscience and physics.

New short documentary highlights the journey of a Puerto Rican scientist

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Berkeley, CA – May 6, 2024 – The short film documentary "Coming Home" is set to premiere virtually on May 9, 2024, at 3 pm ET/12 pm PT. Directed and produced by Dr. Mónica Feliú Mójer for the nonprofit Science Communication Lab (SCL), the film explores her journey as a Puerto Rican scientist, delving into the intersections of culture, community, and science.

Puerto Rican students receive prestigious scholarship for research

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced that 2,037 students will receive the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). All outstanding winners in science, mathematics, technology or engineering (also known as STEM disciplines) will receive financial support through a $37,000 annual stipend that will support their graduate studies and scientific research. In addition, they will receive an additional $16,000 over three years to cover educational expenses.

Career Planning for Early Career Scientists – A New FREE Online Course

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The Yale Ciencia Academy is proud to announce the launch of “Career Planning for Early Career Scientists” (CPECS), a FREE online resource developed by Yale University and the nonprofit Ciencia Puerto Rico in collaboration with iBiology and the Science Communication Lab. CPECS focuses on helping early-career scientists develop skills needed for career planning. Through short videos and exercises students learn how to explore career options, leverage a community of mentors, and develop goal-setting skills.

AAAS Recognizes three scientists from our community

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We're celebrating the recognition of three scientists from our community by the AAAS!

Every year, the AAAS recognizes scientists, engineers, innovators, public servants, and authors for their contributions to science and society.

This year, some of the awardees were:

CROEM's Radioastronomy Program highlighted in Science

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We share this note published in Science magazine describing a NASA program to educate high school and college students about how space can be explored with radio waves. CROEM High School in Mayagüez is one of several sites across the U.S. and Puerto Rico where students have listened to solar broadcasts using radio antennas they created.

By: Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti 

Marcos Berríos receives astronaut "wings" from fellow Puerto Rican Joseph Acabá

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"I hope to make you proud," says the new astronaut as he sends a message to Puerto Rico during an interview with El Nuevo Dia.

Houston, Texas - Recognizing the importance of representing Puerto Rico and the Latino community, Marcos Gabriel Berríos officially became a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut on Tuesday, with the opportunity to go, in the coming years, to the International Space Station (ISS) and be the first Puerto Rican to set foot on the moon.

"I hope to make you proud. Thank you for the support you have given me," Berríos said in an interview with El Nuevo Día shortly after the ceremony, speaking to Puerto Rico, to whose beaches he hopes to return for vacation in as soon as two weeks.

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