Dr. Edwin Hernandez is only the second Puerto Rican to receive the valuable certification from the Society for Ecological Restoration. 

Dr. Edwin Hernández, recognized for his projects related to coral cultivation and reef rehabilitation, was certified as a professional restoration ecologist by the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER), a global network that fosters the exchange of knowledge and experience among experts and scientists from diverse disciplines and backgrounds.

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Dr. Umberto Ciri, associate professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (INME) at the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus (RUM), received a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to study the effects of large-scale offshore wind farms associated with the climatic conditions of Puerto Rico. 

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Presented two projects on environmental impact and health in the face of exposure to chemical compounds in the Puerto Rican community.

(Aguadilla, P.R. - November 23, 2022) The University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla (UPRAg) stood out with the presentation of two projects on environmental impact and exposure to chemical compounds in the Puerto Rican community, at the Annual Conference of the American Public Health Association last November 6-9 held in Boston, Massachusetts. 

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#2022NDiSTEM was an opportunity not only to connect with current and new members of CienciaPR but also to show the world what makes #CienciaBoricua unique and special.

Add #CienciaBoricua events to your personal calendar at SACNAS! From October 27th to the 29th the Puerto Rico Convention Center will be filled with the flavor, knowledge, and strength of Puertorican science. Several members of our CienciaPR team and community will speak at panels, present posters, and facilitate professional development workshops. We’ve made it easy for you not to miss a beat!