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EcoExploratorium undertakes its first educational conference

Submitted on 8 September 2013 - 3:04pm

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El Nuevo Día

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The event was held to discuss the possible effects of global warming in Puerto Rico and how we can mitigate impacts.

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Isla de mona will become a laboratory for teachers and students

Submitted on 4 September 2013 - 3:09pm

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El Nuevo Dia

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Gerardo E. Alvarado León / galvarado@elnuevodia.com

ISLA DE MONA – DRNA is looking into allowing teachers and students to conduct research with scientific puproses in Isla de Mona.

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Outside mentoring support for science faculty at minority serving institutions pays off

Submitted on 4 September 2013 - 2:19pm

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BETHESDA, MD—SEPTEMBER 4, 2013—A matched-peer controlled study of science faculty at minority-serving institutions (MSI) shows that an outside mentoring support program increased the number of peer-reviewed research publications, the number of federal grants, and the variety of professional and curricular activities of those who participated versus academic peers who did not.

Microbiologist recognized internationally for her work in food protection

Submitted on 4 September 2013 - 2:11pm

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Puerto Rican microbiologist, Dr. Lorraine Rodríguez Rivera was recognized by the International Association of Food Protection (IAFP) for her work studying the virulence of Salmonella in milk farms. Her award included paid attendance to the annual conference held in North Carolina, a plaque and being assigned a mentor in her field.

From RUM to the moon

Submitted on 4 September 2013 - 1:31pm

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Diálogo Digital

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Mariam Ludim Rosa Vélez

Johnny Enrique López Calero, is pursuing his dream of becoming an astronaut after participating in a virtual competition sponsored by AXE. He is currently double majoring in Chemical Engineer and Industrial Biotechnology at the RUM-UPR.

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Research and mentoring programs support chemistry undergrads In Puerto Rico

Submitted on 4 September 2013 - 1:05pm

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C&EN news-American Chemical Society

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Susan J. Ainsworth

Born in the mountainous central region of Puerto Rico, Johary Rivera-Meléndez was inspired to study chemistry through the urging of her high school chemistry teacher in Orocovis. However, after being accepted at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, it was the support she received from her professors that helped her keep that dream alive. “It has not been an easy journey, but I have had amazing people around me who have motivated me to keep on going,” says Rivera-Meléndez, who is pursuing a Ph.D.