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Submitted on 13 February 2014 - 12:51pm

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NASA in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico will be conducting a geography project in Puerto Rico for the next 3 years.

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Satellite with Puerto Rican flavor

Submitted on 6 January 2014 - 12:05pm

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Daniel Alvarado Varela, an electrical engineering from Puerto Rico, has been working on a satellite for the global precipitation measurement (GPM) to be used in several missions.

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Borinqueña: Jemaris, planting seeds of success in engineering

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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. 

Yajaira Sierra-Sastre: I am a Borinqueña and Materials Scientist

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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 “I am Borinqueña” we will be interviewing women scientists that are role models for future generations.

Puerto Rican scientist works hard to visit Mars

Submitted on 29 October 2013 - 10:56am

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Dr. Yajaira Sierra Sastre visited two schools in Cataño to talk about her experiences doing research under a NASA program and her dreams to become an astronaut.

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Puerto Rican students left their footprint at NASA

Submitted on 7 October 2013 - 3:05pm

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A group of students form University of Puerto Rico, lead by Oscar Resto, participated in the Micrometeorite Impact Detection System experiment at NASA during August.

The tema members were: Natalia Barea, Jorge Buonomo, Zulma Cardona, Angel Figueroa, Lizz D. Lugo, Pedro Meléndez, Dixon Mojica, Javier Palomino, Héctor Rivera, Manuel Rivera, Nelson Rojas, Jaime Santillan and Samalis Santini.

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New materials for CO2 storage

Submitted on 3 October 2013 - 5:30pm

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In this article, the author talks about new miccropourous materials that are been used to store CO2, as part of a collaboration of NASA and the UPR at Mayagüez.

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Taínos had astronomy knowledge

Submitted on 18 September 2013 - 10:37am

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According to several studies the taínos had plenty of knowledge in astronomy based in observation.

Today there will be a conference about archaeoastronomy in Puerto Rico sponsored by Sociedad de Astronomía de Puerto Rico (SAPR) form 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Caribbean University in Bayamón

 

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Puerto Rican students observed Perseids meteor shower

Submitted on 14 August 2013 - 4:19pm

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A group of students lead by Professor Oscar Resto (UPR-Physics Department) designed an experiment to capture the Perseids Meteor Shower.

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World renowned Arecibo Observatory celebrates 50 years

Submitted on 12 August 2013 - 12:09am

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The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, the largest radiotelescope in the world, celebrated 50 years of its installation.

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