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Science Protagonists: Puerto Rican Giovanna Guerrero and her work in favor of diversity and inclusion in science

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Adriana Díaz Tirado

The executive director of Ciencia Puerto Rico will leave her post in September after more than a decade at the helm of the organization, which brings together thousands of Puerto Rican scientists on all continents.

 

#CerebrosBoricuas receive prestigious scholarships for research

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On July 9, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute announced the new 2024 cohort of the Gilliam Fellows Program, composed of 50 scientists. Fellows in this cohort, recognized for their research and commitment to equity and inclusion in science, belong to 43 institutions in the United States and include scientists specializing in biomedical areas, brain development, molecular etiology, among others. This program prepares leaders in science and awards $53,000 annually to each student and their thesis advisor, up to a maximum of 3 years.

New research highlights the importance of culture in communicating science

Submitted on 9 July 2024 - 12:25pm

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The study is the result of a collaboration between Ciencia Puerto Rico and El Nuevo Día that began almost 20 years ago.

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Seven local companies complete the first cohort of BioLeap, the first bioscience incubator in Puerto Rico

Submitted on 2 July 2024 - 9:39am

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The program promotes projects specialized in biotechnology, AI-driven medical technologies, and genomics, among others.

 

San Juan, Puerto Rico - July 1, 2024 - Seven local companies and projects from the first generation of the bioscience incubation program, BioLeap, presented their solutions, achievements, and future plans in their long-awaited Showcase, to an audience of investors, corporate partners, and members of the local and international business ecosystem.

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Milo Climate Action Academy

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Become an agent of change for Puerto Rico! Be part of the first-ever Milo Climate Action Academy, pioneering in Puerto Rico, as we harness satellite data to lead the way in climate innovation.
 

The Milo Climate Action Academy focuses on protecting our environment through remote sensing and satellite data. Join interdisciplinary teams to tackle environmental challenges facing our island and create innovative solutions.

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Convocatoria Programa Acceso Universitario - Latinas in STEAM 2024

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¿Estás interesada en aplicar a universidades en los Estados Unidos pero no tienes idea de cómo es el proceso o te gustaría mejorar tu aplicación? El Programa de Acceso Universitario – Latinas in STEAM 2024 es un programa completamente gratuito y virtual, que busca ayudar a chicas puertorriqueñas a entender el proceso de aplicar a universidades en los Estados Unidos.

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Congratulations to the 2023 AAAS Fellows!

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Last April, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) the world's largest general science society, announced 502 new Fellows. This recognition is awarded to scientists with important careers in the fields of biological sciences, chemistry, medical sciences, engineering, neuroscience and physics.

Mentoring Program for 1st Yr PhDs by CientificoLatino

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The Científico Latino Graduate Student Engagement and Community (GSEC) program seeks to support diverse graduate students as they navigate their first year in graduate school by providing them access to small mentorship groups, pr

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