Description
Ciencia al Servicio de Puerto Rico is an educational project that seeks to democratize and transform scientific education by putting science at the service of society (Science at Service).
Region
Latin America & The Caribbean
location
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Type of Organisation
Science Engagement Project
Focus Area / Approach
Education Programme, STEM/STEAM Programme
Impact Towards SDGs
Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 10: Reduced Inequality
Main Target Group
Educators
Active Since
2018
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What This Organisation Can Offer
We bring scientists and educators together to co-create and implement science education that:
- Integrates project-based learning and educational standards;
- Provides culturally and socially relevant educational experiences;
- Promotes citizen integration and student engagement;
- Encourages critical thinking and the development of positive attitudes towards science;
- Provides role models through school visits by scientists.
Project Lead
Greetchen Diaz
Greetchen Diaz
Dr. Greetchen Díaz, currently serving as the Director of the Science Education Program and Community Partnerships at Ciencia Puerto Rico (CienciaPR), boasts a remarkable track record of over a decade as a dedicated volunteer with the organization. During her tenure, she actively contributed to a multitude of projects spanning science communication, science outreach, and science education. Prior to her role at CienciaPR, Dr. Díaz assumed the position of Grants Program Director at the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, where she played a pivotal role in establishing Puerto Rico’s inaugural local grants program. Her leadership extends beyond grant administration, as she also held the esteemed position of President of the Puerto Rico Society of Microbiologists, the local chapter affiliated with the American Society for Microbiology, where she continues to be a valuable member of its Board of Directors. Dr. Díaz’s academic journey includes earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez, followed by the completion of her PhD in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at The Ohio State University. Post-PhD, she further enriched her scientific expertise with a postdoctoral research position at the Center for Virology at the University of Nebraska.