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From Collection to the Digitization of Caribbean Plant Specimens

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   Imagine you are walking around your ideal natural paradise in the Caribbean. To me, that would be hiking a trail at 'El Yunque' deep into the tropical forest, gazing at one of its majestic waterfalls. While busy contemplating your surroundings, a flower you have never encounter before, mesmerizes you. You quickly get closer and use your senses to learn more about this beauty. After an initial observation, a few questions usually follow in our minds including: What is the name of this plant/species? Is it native to this region or is it originally from a different place? And, could this be an endangered species?

From Collection to Digitization of Puerto Rican and Caribbean Plant Specimens

Submitted by Kristian Saied-Santiago on

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   Imagine you are walking around your ideal natural paradise in the Caribbean. To me, that would be hiking a trail at 'El Yunque' deep into the tropical forest, gazing at one of its majestic waterfalls. While busy contemplating your surroundings, a flower you have never encounter before, mesmerizes you. You quickly get closer and use your senses to learn more about this beauty. After an initial observation, a few questions usually follow in our minds including: What is the name of this plant/species? Is it native to this region or is it originally from a different place? And, could this be an endangered species?

UPR-Medical Sciences Campus and Columbia University form alliance for dental health

Submitted on 13 January 2017 - 3:24pm

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Students and professors from the School of Dental Medicine at the Medical Science Campus from the University of Puerto Rico and the Dental Medicine College from Columbia University in New York will work together to improve oral health. This will be possible through an alliance signed by both educational institutions with the goal of creating research projects and performing community outreach.

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Zika epidemic no longer an international emergency

Submitted on 21 November 2016 - 2:40pm

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Geneva - David Heymann, president of the emergency committee from the World Health Organization (WHO), announced that the Zika virus epidemic, which has affected 75 countries, is no longer an international emergency.

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Puertorrican takes charge in Merck

Submitted on 7 July 2016 - 5:14pm

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Wendy Perry has accepted the challenge of becoming the first puertorrican female to take charge of Merck's commercial operations in Puerto Rico. Her vision includes better patient access to healthcare solutions and the overall sustentability of the pharmaceutical industry.

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Why Puerto Rican Students Need to Take Computer Science Education into Their Own Hands

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“Whether you want to uncover the secrets of the Universe or pursue a career in the 21st century, basic computer programming is an essential skill to learn.” Stephen Hawking, theoretical physicist, cosmologist, author, and programming enthusiast.

Spectacular image of San Juan taken from space

Submitted on 14 March 2016 - 12:39am

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A new image taken at 4:00 pm on March 2, 2016 as the International Space Station was above Puerto Rico, shows the San Juan metropolitan area with great detail.

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Zika virus, mosquitos and climate change: A possible equation

Submitted on 17 February 2016 - 5:45pm

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First dengue, then chikungunya, and now zika, all viruses caused by the same mosquito... Why does the proliferation of these insects continue to rise in Puerto Rico and the World? For the geographist, José Seguinot, this is due to their ability to adapt to their environment and might be related to climate change.

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Estas en ASM 2015? Ven al Junte Informal de Boricuas en la reunión de Am Soc for Microbiology 2015!

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Junte Informal de Boricuas en reunión de American Society for Microbiology 2015

lunes 1 de junio a las 8:00 pm
Barrel Proof 
1201 Magazine St. (Lower Garden District)
New Orleans, LA

Sólo a 10 minutos caminando del Centro de Convenciones

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