Enerys Pagán - A Borinqueña leader promoting scientific research among our youth

Submitted by Marissa Morales and Giovanna Guerrero-Medina on 31 March 2015 - 10:04am

Faced with a difficult problem, many throw their hands up and say "it is what it is", but instead of problems, a leader sees opportunities. Enerys Pagán, a young Puerto Rican woman who is currently a junior at the Brígida Álvarez Rodríguez Specialized School for Science and Mathematics in the town of Vega Baja, saw a problem in the lack of participation of Puerto Ricans boys and girls in science fairs and she decided to do something about it.

Seeds of Success: STEM Girl Ambassador Program

Program to expose 10th - 12th grade girls to STEM careers and train them to become promoters of science and technology in their communities.

Melody: Future Biochemist Collects the Harvest of her Seeds of Success

Submitted by María M Rodríguez Guilbe on 10 December 2014 - 11:12am

We all know about the difficult economic situation that our country is going through, but there are always opportunities for those who give their best. The young lady Melody Rivera Hernández, from Vega Alta, is in her way to complete her university carrier in the biochemistry area with all expenses covered. She is the first puertorrican student, born and raised in the Island to receive the prestigious scholarship “Torch Scholars” to complete her bachelor degree in the Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

Estefanía Ortiz: Coding her future and planting seeds of success

Submitted by Marvi Ann Matos on 31 July 2014 - 9:01am

Estefanía Ortiz, a Hackathon fan and young entrepreneur, grew up in the town of Guaynabo Puerto Rico and went to the Marista private school for most of her schooling. Estefanía finished her last high school year doing home schooling, and today she is a sophomore majoring Computer Science at Stanford University. Estefanía told me that a transformational moment in her life was a conversation she had with her math teacher.

From need to invention: Alanys, a Borinqueña sowing seeds of success

Submitted by María M Rodríguez Guilbe on 31 March 2014 - 10:35am

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.