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Aerospace industry growing in Puerto Rico

Submitted on 10 March 2007 - 7:28pm

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Two companies from the aerospace industry established operations in the Island, creating more than a 100 jobs. Florida Turbines, established in Cabo Rojo, does research and development for the aerospace industry, specifically with turbines. On the other hand, Essig Research, now in Mayaguez, does computational analysis of fluid, heat transfer and design analysis, and lifespan and stress on turbine systems.

Senate paying attention to environmental crisis

Submitted on 10 March 2007 - 7:11pm

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The Senate held a forum to Exchange ideas to promote environmental legislation, and a group of academics, entrepreneurs, mayors and agency directors urged the legislature to create public policies on energy, to solve the solid waste problems and oil dependence.

The Puerto Rican spindalis

Submitted on 7 March 2007 - 3:38pm

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The Puerto Rican spindalis is one of the most eye-catching birds in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, possessing a beautiful combination of colors that include olive green, orange and a few brushstrokes of black and white. This species, very common in the Island, is a fruit eater, although it complements its diet with some insects. Its favorite food includes figs, berries, and passion fruit, among others. Given its high fruit consumption, the Puerto Rican spindalis is an excellent seed disperser.

Iguaca is the name for the new home of the Puerto Rican parrot

Submitted on 6 March 2007 - 3:30pm

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The new home for the Puerto Rican parrot has a name: Iguaca. This is the name that our Taino Indians used for this endangered bird. The Fishing and Wild Life Service held a contest so the public could choose a name for the new bird house in Rio Grande, and the name Iguaca won by receiving 50% of the 1,950 votes.

Workshop on Research Opportunities

Submitted on 5 March 2007 - 2:16pm

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The Workshop on Research Opportunities, coordinated by Dr. Jannette Gavillán-Suarez, will take place on March 27, 2007 at the University of Puerto Rico in Cayey. This workshop will talk about how to write a good personal statement and curriculum vitae, among other subjects; students will talk about their research experiences; and our page CienciaPR will be presented to the academic community.

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