Share or Create Informational or Scientific Content

Submitted by Mónica Ivelisse Feliú-Mójer on 13 January 2020 - 5:32pm

CienciaPR has a long history of tapping into the collective knowledge of our community to create educational and informational content to make science accessible and relevant to the Puerto Rican context and culture. We invite members of our community to submit short articles or videos about earthquake-related topics to publish and distribute widely through our website and social media platforms (instructions below). To submit a short article or video, contact our Director of Communications Dr. Mónica I. Feliú-Mójer (moefeliu@cienciapr.org).

Surveys and Needs Assessments

Submitted by Mónica Ivelisse Feliú-Mójer on 12 January 2020 - 9:17pm

Local organizations are conducting surveys to assess the needs of various communities in Puerto Rico.

Ask Your Institution's Support for Puerto Rico

Submitted by Giovanna Guerrero-Medina on 11 January 2020 - 8:10pm

[UPDATED JANUARY 14, 2020 AT 7:22PM PT]

If you work at an academic or educational institution outside of Puerto Rico, there are a number of ways in which you can help. In addition to considering donating, or volunteering your expertise or science communication skills, you can also advocate to your university to 1) support relief efforts in Puerto Rico or 2) make accommodations for students and trainees applying to educational or research programs. We recommend you send the message below to Deans of Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate School, Diversity and Inclusion, Student Affairs, etc.

Volunteering Time and Expertise to Help Puerto Rico

Submitted by Giovanna Guerrero-Medina on 11 January 2020 - 8:03pm

[UPDATED ON JANUARY 13, 2020 AT 9:44AM PT]

Several organizations and groups are seeking volunteers to provide a variety of services to victims of the earthquakes.

Money and Materials Donations

Submitted by Giovanna Guerrero-Medina on 11 January 2020 - 7:55pm

[UPDATED JANUARY 23, 2020, 12:02PM PT]

We recommend supporting Puerto Rico-based organizations that have the resources, trust, and know-how to work with local communities. This is a list of vetted organizations who are providing earthquake support and relief in Puerto Rico.