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Boricua win Money20/20 Hackathon: Team RePlay

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As the Money20/20 Hackathon came to a close, being one of the mentors and judges at the event brought an exciting insider perspective as to how the event would unfold. However, the amount of (good) surprises during the event will mark this hackathon as one to remember.

Federal government funds for coral reef protection

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Aurora Rivera Arguinzoni

 

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as part of the Habitat Blueprint Program, assign funds for coral reef preservation in Puerto Rico.

The original article is available in Spanish.

Engineer from Arecibo develops coastal flooding probability models

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Gerardo E. Alvarado León

Al arecibeño Norberto Carlos Nadal Caraballo se le conoce por haber estimado y actualizado la probabilidad de inundaciones costeras para más del 50% de las costas estadounidenses que pueden ser afectadas por huracanes.

*Norberto Carlos Nadal-Caraballo, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, develops coaltal flooding probability models.  

The future of 3-D printing is here

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Pedro A. Menéndez Sanabria

The Puerto Rico Science and Technology Trust (PRSTT) and other organizations will hold the first Annual Carribbean Conference on 3-D Printing, November 11-13, in the PRSTT main offices, Rio Piedras, San Juan.

To participate, http://richport3devents.com.

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New Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Center in the works

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Gerardo E. Alvarado León

Researcher and physician Jesse Román, currently at the University of Louisville's School of Medicine, will soon bring a Pulmonary Fibrosis clinical, education, and research center to Puerto Rico.

The original article is available in Spanish.

Puerto Rico participates in US Coral Task Reef Force

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Carmen Milagros Díaz y Maricelis Rivera Santos

2015's US Coral Reef Task Force Meeting will be held in El Conquistador Hotel in the paradise of Puerto Rico. The archipelago houses a linear coastline of 385.25 miles, surrounded by over 1,930.5 square miles of shallow coral reef ecosystems.  Filled with natural beauty, surrounded by an extensive diversity of flora and fauna, rich culture and gastronomical pleasure, this year participants will experience one of the world's most coveted destinations.

Astronomer from Carolina combines Science and Art

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Gerardo E. Alvarado León

In 2000 Dr. José Francisco Salgado (then an astronomer at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and an adjunct professor at Benedictine University) applies his skills in scientific illustration and photography to create astronomy-themed artwork. This evolved into a series of multidisciplinary projects where art is used as a vehicle to communicate science and to inspire people to learn about science on their own.

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Reinventing careers with aeronautics

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Rut N. Tellado Domenech

People with interest and experience in mechanics can transition to a new career in aviation mechanics, thanks to the Aeronautical and Aerospace Institute of Puerto Rico.

The Aeronautical and Aerospace Institute of Puerto Rico (AAIPR) is a non-profit corporate subsidiary of the University of Puerto Rico with affiliations with academic programs and/or institutions in support of the goals and objectives of the aeronautical/aerospace industry in Puerto Rico.

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Fifth Multidisciplinary Symposium on Social Conscience

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Keila López Alicea

Professor Joel Vélez (Bayamon Central University, UCB) invites the general community to the Fifth Multidisciplinary Symposium on Social Conscience, where the relationship between neuroscience and disciplines such as medicine, psychology and education. The symposium is scheduled for october 29 and 30, Teatro Laura Gallego, UCB, 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m.

Details: www.ucb.edu.pr/webmedia

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RUM "Science on Wheels" recognized by the White House

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Azyadeth Vélez Candelario

The Science on Wheels Peer Mentoring Educational Center (SONW) was established in 1991 at the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez (UPRM). For the last 24 years, professors, as well as graduate and undergraduate level students have been inspiring K-12 students to pursue STEM careers, and transforming the way that K-12 teachers approach STEM learning. Their approach is based on the Expository Peer Mentoring Model, transferring STEM knowledge and skills through exposure to hands-on scientific experimentation, and enhancement of critical thinking, language and other soft skills.

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