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Girl creates low-cost three-dimensional (3D) prosthetic hand in support of the community

Submitted on 28 May 2024 - 2:25pm

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San Juan, May 20, 2024 - Lorena Pachiardi, a ninth-grade student, created and developed a prototype of a low-cost prosthetic hand on a three-dimensional (3D) printer. The project was carried out as part of the “Seeds of Success” program of the non-profit organization Ciencia Puerto Rico (CienciaPR), which promotes STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education for girls in seventh through ninth grades in public, private and homeschoolers' schools around the island.

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UPRH WELCOMES THE STEM AMBASSADORS OF SEEDS OF SUCCESS

Submitted on 24 August 2023 - 2:18pm

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Universidad de Puerto Rico en Humacao (UPRH)

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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.

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Open call for girls interested in being Science and Technology ambassadors in Puerto Rico

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Deadline extended to Friday, May 24, 2019. 

Ciencia Puerto Rico (CienciaPR) and Johnson & Johnson, invite 9th to 11th grade girls who are interested in learning more about careers in science, technology, engineering to apply to "Seeds of Success – STEM Girl Ambassadors Program"(http://bit.ly/semillas-triunfo). 

Creating awareness of the role of science in Puerto Rican culture and society through our Seeds of Success

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Traditionally, the week of November 19th schools across our archipelago celebrate the discovery of Puerto Rico by taking the opportunity to reflect on our heritage, our culture, and Puerto Ricans of which we are proud.

Seeds of Success: STEM Girl Ambassador Program

 

Seeds of Success: STEM Girl Ambassador Program, consists of educational activities to allow middle or high school girls in Puerto Rico to learn more about careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), feed their curiosity and creativity, and help them become STEM ambassadors in their communities. The program is designed and offered by scientists and engineers, our "Borinqueñas," to help girls learn about the different careers in these fields and how they contribute to Puerto Rican society and beyond. The program is offered in different regions in Puerto Rico and includes a variety of on-site and online activities.

 

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