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Polytechnic University Students Take First Place in Prestigious Aerospace Competition

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San Juan , April 12, 2022 - The team composed of eight mechanical engineering students from Polytechnic University won First Place Overall and First Place Regular ClassMission Performance in the SAE Aero Design West competition organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers held this past weekend in California.

The aircraft, with a highly innovative design, performed perfectly the established flights and missions requested, which made them obtain the first places among more than 50 universities. The participating students were: Gabriel Altuz, Eduardo Siberio, Joel Lopez, Diego Ortiz, Alana Corahanis, Diego Santiago, Jammyl Andino and Sergio Urbina led by Professor Jose Pertierra from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. 

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Orlando Campus, announces a new Aerospace Engineering program and three new specializations

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Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Orlando Campus, announces a new Aerospace Engineering program and three new specializations

The Aerospace Program will be available by August 2022

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New Fortress Energy Awards Scholarships to Polytechnic University Students

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New Fortress Energy awarded important scholarships to four engineering students of the Polytechnic University to continue their studies. Students Bryan A. González Nieves, Gustavo J. Albelo Rivera, Josué E. Ortíz Acevedo and Angelica C. Soto Pomales will each be recipients of a $5,000 scholarship for their academic expenses.

Students were chosen to meet a series of criteria, among which were: academic index of 3.0 or more, demonstrate financial need, demonstrate participation in community and leadership activities. In addition, to opt for such financial assistance, they had to be students of electrical, mechanical or civil engineering at the undergraduate level.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico exhibits its 50 years of history

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San Juan, Puerto Rico – July 14, 2016 – In order to celebrate their 50th anniversary, the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico will host an exhibition about its history. Beginning on July 18, the exhibition will take place in Plaza del Sol in Bayamon. 

For the full article, please refer to the spanish version of this site. 

 

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Successful State MATHCOUNTS Competition in PUERTO RICO

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More than 20 institutions and 200 students participated in the state final competition.

San Juan, Puerto Rico, – The MATHCOUNTS® competition helps develop excellence in mathematics for middle school students. This competition was hosted by the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico and organized by the Local Chapter of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). The winning team will be representing Puerto Rico in the national final competition. 

For the full article, please refer to the spanish version of this site. 

This information was received via press release from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. 

Student uploads scientific videos into you tube

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Víctor Luis Miranda Muñoz, a sixth grade student at Caguas Private School (CPS) uploads scienific videos into his you tube channel  “Science Breakdown”.

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Puerto Rican student won at International Conference

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Enerys Pagán Olaguibel, student at School Brígida Álvarez Rodríguez in Vega Baja was recognized at the Golden Climate International Environmental Project Olympiad, in Kenia, Africa for her research to purify carbon dioxide using energy from plasma. Enerys has been conducting research at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.  

 

Winners of Mathcounts local competition in Puerto Rico

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This press release was written by the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. Author: Margie Alvarez

San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 25, 2015 – MATHCOUNTS® competition announced this year winners.

Winners schools by teams:

-          1st Colegio Católico Notre Dame

-          2th Antilles Middle School

-          3rd Tasis – Dorado

-          4th Colegio San Ignacio

Students winners at individual level:

- 1st Miguel Tulla Colegio Católico Notre Dame

- 2nd Milton Santiago, Antilles Middle School

- 3rd Nico Prokauer, Antilles Middle School

- 4th Ángel Gómez, Colegio Católico Notre Dame

 

*These students will represent Puerto Rico in the National Competition in Boston during May. 

Llamado a escuelas y estudiantes: Fogueo de Mathcounts en Universidad Politécnica

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MATHCOUNTS® competencia que ayuda a desarrollar la excelencia en matemáticas entre estudiantes de escuela intermedia, llevará a cabo un foguero preparatorio para las competencias del 2015 el viernes, 31 de octubre en la Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico.

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José Juan Terrasa: Architect and Ecologist

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In addition to his essay, Molecular Landscape, we spoke to Architect Terrasa-Sole,  who is also a professor at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, about the implications of this proposed paradigm. He offers a more in-depth look into the concepts and benefits of his theory as well as the scope of the research.

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