NSF awards $42M contract to new Arecibo Observatory operator
June 2, 2011
The National Science Foundation has granted California-based SRI International a $42 million contract to manage the Arecibo Observatory for the next five years starting Oct. 1, it was announced Thursday.
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Polytechnic U breaks ground on $10M expansion, renovation project
June 1, 2011
Hato Rey’s Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico broke ground Tuesday on a $10 million renovation and expansion project for its main campus that will result in an improved multipurpose building and the addition of a new pedestrian access, school officials said.
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NASA taps robotics institute as local education partner
May 5, 2011
The Puerto Rico Institute of Robotics, a local nonprofit dedicated to sparking the interest and knowledge among students in the disciplines of science, math, engineering, and technology, has been chosen among nine organizations that will partner with NASA this summer to help the agency implement its 2011 “Summer of Innovation” education program.
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Hato Rey’s Polytechnic University opens Florida campus
May 2, 2011
Following a $2.9 million investment, the Polytechnic University announced Monday its expansion into the Central Florida region, with the inauguration of its new 40,000 square-foot campus.
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Pridco grants $100K to robotics institute
March 10, 2011
Public and private school students of all levels will have a greater chance of joining robotics competitions next school year as a result of a $100,000 sponsorship the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Corp. will grant the Puerto Rico Institute of Robotics, the agency announced Thursday.
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