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By Axel R. Nevárez Ayala Communications Office Río Piedras Campus – UPR The “Riopedrense” campus of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) opened its doors to more than 5,000 high school students from the public and private system throughout Puerto Rico in its Open House held on November 6 and 7. This event, which receives a considerable number of students, is aimed at guiding new entrants on the admission process for the next academic year and publicizing the different offers that the university institution has. The orientation day began at the UPR Theater where students received a warm welcome from…

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The NASA Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) in collaboration with the Office of Procurement (OP), Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD), Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and the University of Puerto Rico System hosted the NASA HBCU/MSI Technology Infusion Road Tour at the University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras. This collaboration provides an open platform for HBCU and MSI representatives to learn about OSTEM’s Minority Serving Institutions Sustainability Initiative, Agency acquisition opportunities, product service lines and Vendor Database, STMD’s Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) opportunities, as well as SMD’s science research opportunities, grants, fellowships and contracts. Our graduate…

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The following excerpt is taken from the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) website: Ivonne Díaz-Claisse is the founder, President and CEO of HISPA, Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Performance and Achievement. HISPA is a non-profit 501(c)3 that encourages students’ success by recruiting, supporting and coordinating Latino professionals’ participation in educational programs in the communities where they live and work. Under her leadership HISPA has recruited close to 1,500 volunteers, conducted 400 HISPA Role Model Program sessions and has hosted 13 Youth Conferences. In 2011, HISPA extended its programs to San Antonio, Texas, and in 2013 to New York City.…

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The Puerto Rico Chapter of the American Statistical Association (CAAEPR) has elected its new Board of Officers. Congratulations to Dr. Luis R. Pericchi, UPR-RP for his election. Officers of the CAAEPR Pericchi, Luis R. — President Rivera Santiago, Roberto — Vice president Rolke, Wolfgang — Representative of CAAEPR Rosario, Dennis — Secretary Torres Núñez, David A. — Treasurer

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The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust Grant Program (PRSTRT) awarded $3.1 million to 26 science and technology research projects. Among the grants awarded, was the Advanced Research Grant that promotes cutting-edge research in various areas of science and technology with $150,000 to each winner. Congratulations to Dr. Luis A. Medina for the approval of his project: “Center for Computarized Experimental Mathematics, Combinatorics and Information Theory”

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