K-12 Students

Forums: K-12 Students

Blog Entries Related to K-12 Students

Dr. Belinda Pastrana-Ríos: Borinqueña Role Model

Greetchen Díaz-Muñoz's picture

Recently, she has been the topic of many conversationsDr. Belinda Pastrana-Ríos is a distinguished professor from the University Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (UPRM), who recently announced the establishment of a biotechnology patent for an early biomarker of pancreatic cancer.

 

Borinqueña suggests: Stories of women scientists from Puerto Rico in the book “Ciencia Boricua”!

Greetchen Díaz-Muñoz's picture

Borinqueña emphasizes the contribution of Puerto Rican and Hispanic women in science and technology and provides a space to discuss topics of interest about the empowerment of women. In "Borinqueña suggests" we will share our opinion about different resources that could be useful for your personal knowledge and your professional development. 


Hi Borinqueña!

Borinqueña: You can be one of them!

Greetchen Díaz-Muñoz's picture

Borinqueña emphasizes the contribution of Puerto Rican and Hispanic women in science and technology and provides a space to discuss topics of interest about the empowerment of women. Here we share the stories of some Borinqueñas role models. You can learn more of their science by visiting their CienciaPR profiles. 


 

 

Science, like love, should be celebrated everyday…

Greetchen Díaz-Muñoz's picture

Are you passionate about science? Do you recognize its importance in our society? Science is all around us... in what is detected by your senses and what is not. Likewise, love as defined by humans, is everywhere and in all moments. So, why choose one day to celebrate them? If we can do it every day! Here, our volunteer team and constributors share some reasons to love science and celebrate it all year. What is yours?

More than Science: Alexandra, a Borinqueña Between the Laboratory and the Runway

Kimberly Cabán-Hernández's picture

Borinqueña emphasizes on the contribution of Puerto Rican and Hispanic women in science and technology and provides a space to discuss topics of interest about the empowerment of women. In 'More than Science' we will share stories about Borinqueñas that are scientists, but also spend part of their time doing other activities and creating a balanced life free of stereotypes. 

Care about the future of science? Be visible.

Mónica Ivelisse Feliú-Mójer's picture

‘I am the girl that tweeted you’.

Elena found me on Twitter.  “I need your help,” she wrote.  I gave her my email.

Elena is an 8th grade student in Puerto Rico and her teacher had assigned students to profile a Puerto Rican scientist for a special project.  “You,” she wrote, “are my scientist.”

Borinqueña: Jemaris, planting seeds of success in engineering

Marvi Ann Matos's picture

Borinqueña emphasizes on the contribution of Puerto Rican and Hispanic women in science and technology and provides a space to discuss topics of interest about the empowerment of women. In 'Seeds of Success' we will share stories about young Borinqueñas that want to pursue a career in STEM, and will describe their achievements and goals to succeed. 

Pages

News: K-12 Students

UPRH WELCOMES THE STEM AMBASSADORS OF SEEDS OF SUCCESS

This article is reproduced by CienciaPR with permission from the original source.

CienciaPR Contribution: 

No

Committed to fostering interest in the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers, the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao (UPRH) hosted more than 30 students participating in the Seeds of Success program, sponsored by the non-profit organization Ciencia Puerto Rico.

Tags: 

Dr. Manuel Díaz-Ríos: Promoting neuroscience in the laboratory and the community

Marla S. Rivera-Oliver's picture
Dr. Manuel Díaz-Ríos and his research group
Dr. Manuel Díaz-Ríos and his research group

In the laboratory of Dr. Manuel Díaz-Ríos at the University of Puerto Rico’s Institute of Neurobiology, the students and personnel not only study how the motor nervous system functions and how it is affected with trauma or degenerative diseases, but they also learn the value of volunteer work and have the opportunity to teach kids and the community about science. Manolo (as he is known by his friends) firmly believes how important it is for scientists to contribute beyond the walls of the lab through education and mentoring. 

Astrobiology course for aficionados

This article is reproduced by CienciaPR with permission from the original source.

CienciaPR Contribution: 

No

By: 

UMET
The class "Introduction to Astrobiology" will begin on Tuesday, June 13 at UMET Cupey. This course is hosted by the Center for Sustainable Development Studies (CEDES) of School of Environmental Affairs of the UMET and the Astronomy Society of Puerto Rico. 

 

Tags: 

Marine Biologists on strike: fighting for education and the coast

This article is reproduced by CienciaPR with permission from the original source.

CienciaPR Contribution: 

No

By: 

Rafael R. Díaz Torres

Legislative project 812 aspires to amend the definition of the terrestrial maritime zone in Puerto Rico beaches. Experts in the field of oceanography explained that the legislation would reduce the protected coastal areas as public property and facilitate the privatization of beach access.

For the full article, please refer to the Spanish version of this site.

 

Tags: 

Strike disrupts research at Puerto Rico’s top university

This article is reproduced by CienciaPR with permission from the original source.

CienciaPR Contribution: 

No

By: 

Jeffrey Mervis

Last week molecular biologist Juan Ramirez-Lugo put all his coral samples in the freezer, locked the door of his lab, and told his six undergraduate assistants to stay home the next day. The assistant professor of biology at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) in San Juan wasn’t happy about yet another disruption to his research on seasonal variations in how corals respond to thermal stress and his efforts to give undergraduates “authentic research experiences.” But he felt he had no choice.

Tags: