Bilingual video w/ Dr. @Renetta_Tull from @UMBC discusses the NSF “ADVANCE Hispanic Women in STEM” project
Puerto Rico Forum: “Primer foro sobre publicaciones academicas de la Universidad Metropolitana”
This weekend, I enjoyed participating in two events: 1) “Primer foro sobre publicaciones academicas de la Universidad Metropolitana” with faculty (I served on the panel, and listened to outcomes from a PROMISE workshop that we gave in PR in May. and 2) Research Symposium for Students, sponsored by […]
I love CAKE (part 2) y otros postres: *Pistachio* Tres Leches + Quesitos
I *was* kind of, sort of on a good eating plan until I went to Bebo’s on Calle Loiza in Condado (San Juan, PR), and then received a whole box of quesitos + pan de agua from Facciola (mi panadería favorita!!) as a wonderful welcome gift. I love […]
Fall 2012 “Tour” – PR, NY … in FL now, Alaska next week, then Texas
This afternoon I gave a talk on social media at the Sloan Director’s meeting as part of the 2102 SREB Compact for Faculty Diversity/Institute on Teaching and Mentoring in Tampa, Florida. Earlier this week, I also discussed social media with administrators at Cornell. Both talks reminded me that […]
Co-founded ADVANCE Hispanic Women in STEM Network Conference & thoughts on the Double Bind
We’ve just concluded the first ADVANCE Hispanic Women in STEM Networking Conference in Puerto Rico, which brought together women faculty in science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines from across the island. It was a wonderful experience! I helped to co-found the conference with my colleagues from Universidad Metropolitana […]
Work Hard, Play Hard … My Staff and I in Puerto Rico
This past weekend, my Graduate Assistants and I were in San Juan, Puerto Rico for the Ana G. Mendez University System Research Symposium. I’ve been to Puerto Rico before since I regularly work with faculty, staff, and students from the universities on the island. However, this was the […]
So you want to go to Puerto Rico?
Recently, I ‘ve been asked the same question over and over again: “Where should I stay if I go to Puerto Rico?” Since I was writing so many emails on the topic, I decided to create a post with some of the information that I’ve shared with friends […]
Thinking Peaceful Thoughts
On a night like tonight when I am still up working, I find it relaxing to think about sunny days and breezy evenings. Here is a photo that was taken last week (On Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico.)
October in Puerto Rico
It is wonderful to be in Puerto Rico again. Even though I was just here last month, I enjoy the opportunity to work on this beautiful island. Last week, I was with the National GEM Consortium in Mayagüez, which is on the west coast of Puerto Rico. This […]
I’m part of a “Grad School Admissions & Retention” Revolution. I’m “on tour!”
This “Travel” season is unlike any other! I’ve been blessed to be invited to speak at a number of schools and conferences about graduate school admissions and retention, and this year, I’m a programming consultant with the GEM GRAD Labs (Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees). At a recent […]
“Adopted” Students & Great Colleagues
The Research Symposium has ended for 2010, and my voice is hoarse … that hasn’t happened in a while. I was thrilled to be able to participate in this year’s program. I was so proud of the graduate students’ panel … I’d met many of them as undergrads […]
Back in Puerto Rico: A dinner meeting and a live lobster
Yes, I am back in Puerto Rico, and it is HOT down here! Tomorrow, I will be chairing a “Graduate School Orientation” which is a session on admissions procedures and programs for research preparation. But tonight, I had the wonderful opportunity to have dinner meeting with colleagues from […]
From Puerto Rico’s Beaches to a DMV Winter Wonderland
It’s February 2010. I just came from the warm beaches of Puerto Rico to the shocking snow of the DC/MD/VA area. All I can say is WOW, especially since I’m not even home yet due to weather-related travel diversions. So, this blog is for my entertainment and for […]
Semanas 3 y 3.5 en San Juan – Feb 2010
This past week was filled with lots of hard work, a measure of stress, a measure of relief, and moments of fun! In all, I think that it was quite balanced! We had a huge set of meetings at UMET that was similar to a mini-conference but we […]
Week 2, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jan 2010
Hello everyone, This was a busy week, and I have lots of photos! So, I’m going to keep the dialog to a minimum, and just describe the pictures. Here are some photos of my neighborhood. I went to the University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras on Friday, […]
Sunshine, Floods, Flip-flops, & Beaches
Here are some photos from the first week. Amidst needing to drive through floods to get home, and having 5 blackouts, it has been a productive week here in San Juan. The photo with the flip-flops represents the time that I went out to walk to the store, […]
Estoy aqui … en San Juan … en Enero
As you now know, I am working in Puerto Rico again. Today was a long day! Lots of planning with my collaborators for a big meeting that we have with a funding agency later in the month. But I was so proud of myself because I actually went […]
Viviendo la vida Boricua
Yes, I’m living a Puerto Rican life! But it’s not the typical life that you may be thinking of. Sure, I live around the corner from the beach, which is fabulous! But I mean that I’m living the regular, every day life … going to work, and driving […]
A mi hogar
Today I go home! Adios to the warm tropics. Hola to the cold. It was a good trip and as much as I liked it, I’m ready to go home. 🙂 I have more pictures to post of my apartment, car, backyard, etc. I’ll get to that over […]
Mi Última Noche (my last night)
Today was my last day at UMET for this trip! I had a wonderful time. My hosts and I presented our results to the Chancellor and then we went out to dinner. The dinner was held at the Alcázar resturant. The pictures show this huge, wonderful dessert that […]
San Sebastián y Lares
Today we had a wonderful adventure. The day started out in an interesting way … I was driving to the campus and I made a wrong turn. Yes, I was lost! Once I knew that I was going the wrong way, I tried to correct it. But alas, […]
Conferencia: estudiantes, profesores y comiunidad
Conferencia: estudiantes, profesores y comiunidad … Conference: students, professors, and community. I am priviledged to be in Puerto Rico during a time of discussion about globalization and culture. The conference is presented by “La Escuela de Ciencias Sociales, Humunidades y Comunicaciones de la Universidad Metropolitana” (The School of […]
Muchos lugares
Host and colleague in Palmas del Mar One of the kioskos (kiosks) in Luquillo (near Fajardo) On the patio at the home of my host. At the clock in Caguas, across from “Dulce Nombre de Jesús” Host and colleague at the coffee stand in Caguas. Muchos lugares … […]
Piñones y Fajardo
http://gopuertorico.about.com/od/therusticexperience/p/Pinones.htm Today was a day full of rich culture. My host of the day was a teacher that I met at a conference in Utah last Fall. We happened to be sitting at the same table for lunch and as we were talking about Puerto Rico, she volunteered […]
La Fiesta de la Calle San Sebastián
This afternoon I went to La Fiesta de la Calle San Sebastián. It was a festival on the Calle de San Sebastián (San Sebastián street) in Viejo San Juan (Old San Juan.) This is a festival that is held for a few days each year in January. There […]
Comiendo en Río Piedras (Eating in Plaza del Mercado de Río Piedras)
Esta tardes, estuve en Río Piedras con una de mis estudiantes de Maryland quien estaba nació en Puerto Rico. Fuimos a almuerzo en la cafeteria en la Plaza del Mercado. La comida fue delicioso. Comí pollo, arroz, aguacate, y un refresco (una bebida) llamó “Coco Rico.” ¡Estoy lleno! […]
El tren
I just finished with my meetings for the morning and a quick lunch. I usually eat lunch in my office, but was determined to do something different … so I went outside to eat and walk around a bit … afterall, it’s Puerto Rico, and it’s warm and […]
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