The Milo Climate Action Academy, an internationally recognized educational program, is coming to Puerto Rico for the first time. The initiative is a collaboration between the Milo Space Science Institute at the University of Arizona and the Research Grants Program of the Fideicomiso para Ciencia, Tecnología e Investigación de Puerto Rico.
This 12-session program, developed over 16 weeks, is designed for college students and recent graduates (within the last 5 years) who want to learn about the impact of climate change on Puerto Rico and develop innovative solutions to mitigate its effects using satellite data.
Sessions will be online, interactive and in English, providing a unique educational experience.
"Programs like the Milo Climate Action Academy are important to our mission of developing and strengthening local talent in science and technology, promoting innovative solutions to Puerto Rico's climate challenges," said Eng. Lucy Crespo, Chief Executive Officer of the Fideicomiso para Ciencia, Tecnología e Investigación de Puerto Rico.
The program will train participants to use space science data and turn it into practical solutions to increase Puerto Rico's resilience to climate change.
Teams will develop innovative proposals using relevant satellite data and present their projects to a panel.
Focus areas in Puerto Rico:
• Forest Health and Restoration
• Coastal Zone Management
• Agricultural Sustainability
• Urban Planning and Infrastructure Resilience
• Water Resource Management
"Our Research Grants Program offers structured, systematic and open funding mechanisms to support the development of science and technology research projects in Puerto Rico. We continue to drive innovation and empower Puerto Rican scientists and entrepreneurs to bring Puerto Rico to the highest level of excellence," said Andreica Maldonado, director of the Research Grants Program at the FCTIPR.
Based on the successful L'SPACE program, sponsored by NASA, the Milo Space Science Institute-Milo Mission Academy has trained thousands of STEM students in the United States, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.
Now, this opportunity comes to Puerto Rico for the first time with a climate focus funded by the Research Grants Program of the Fideicomiso para Ciencia, Tecnología e Investigación, building new career paths in the emerging space economy.
What are the participation requirements?
• Be a college student in Puerto Rico or a recent graduate (no more than 5 years after graduation).
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be able to communicate in English.
• Have access to a computer or tablet with access to Zoom.
• Be able to dedicate 6 to 10 hours per week to team projects.
• Attend all live sessions on Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (AST) starting Aug. 19, 2024.
• Have an interest in learning and want to be an agent of change for Puerto Rico.
Applications will be open from June 14 to Aug. 8, 2024. The program is fully funded by the Research Grants Program, so participation is free.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
