Chemistry and Physical Sciences

Ubaldo M. Córdova: transforming research culture in Puerto Rico

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Dr. Ubaldo Córdova wants to make sure that young scientists and faculty in Puerto Rico have a support system for professional development.

Dr. Ubaldo M. Córdova knew from a very early age that he wanted to be a scientist. He confirmed this thought when he had to complete a special project for his geography class in high school. For this project, a shy and introvert Ubaldo, built a geography map of Puerto Rico. He designed a very precise map that marked the Island’s municipalities using colorful sand. Based on the sophistication of his design- where the different colors of sand did not mix and every piece fit perfectly- his teacher told him that he would become an engineer.

Becas para estudiantes de doctorado: haz parte de tu tesis en un laboratorio nacional del US DOE

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El programa de premios a estudiantes de postgrado de la oficina de ciencias del departamento de energía (SCGSR) te ofrece la oportunidad de hacer parte de tu investigación de tesis en uno de sus 17 laboratorios nacionales utilizando equipo avanzado (en varios casos único en el mundo) y colaborado con expertos a nivel mundial. El programa apoya estadías entre 3 y 12 meses, proveyendo un estipendio de hasta $3,600 mensuales y cubriendo transporte hasta por $2,000.

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Programa de Mentoría en Toxicología para Estudiantes Subgraduados

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The Toxicology Mentoring and Skills Development Training Program (ToxMSDT), housed at the University of California Davis, is a special opportunity for underrepresented undergraduate students to partic

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Unraveling the ancient secrets of our caves

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Under the leadership of Professor Ángel Acosta Colón, students from the UPR at Arecibo collaborate with diverse research on caves in Puerto Rico.

Arecibo - Under the leadership of Professor Ángel Acosta Colón, more than 100 students who have participated in his research course at the Physics-Chemistry Department of the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo (UPRA) have immersed themselves in the past few years in projects ranging from mapping to the search for fossils, but above all they have dedicated themselves to understanding a mysterious world: the country's caves.

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Student Spotlight | Alexandra Ramos, Ph.D. Candidate of Chemical Engineering

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"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, compromised healthcare access, and critical infrastructure issues. Growing up amidst these challenges, I slowly came to realize the wide gap between the island’s potential and its own scientific community. This realization sparked my initial interest towards Chemical Engineering and helped define my purpose – to provide reliable, accessible, and sustainable solutions for major ongoing energy and health problems in disadvantaged communities.

Invitación a participar como evaluadores de resúmenes Foro Anual RCM 2024

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El Comité Organizador del 44to Foro Anual de Investigación y Educación del Recinto de Ciencias Médicas (RCM) le extiende una cordial invitación, a los docentes e investigadores de todas las instituciones de educación superior y centros de investigación, en y fuera de Puerto Rico, a participar como evaluadores de los resúmenes de presentaciones orales y de posters recibidos para este evento en las siguientes categorías: 1) proyecto de inves

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