Prof. Nelson Cardona, of the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez nabbed the “Educator of the Year, Higher Ed” award from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, which through its STAR Awards seeks to recognize key contributors in the Hispanic community in the fields of science, technology, math and engineering (STEM).
While Puerto Rico’s competitive capacity depends mostly on its capacity to innovate, the island faces great challenges in education and infrastructure — areas that require immediate attention to position it favorably against other global economies.
José Enrique Fernández-Bjerg, president and founder of Kinesis Foundation, recently became the only Puerto Rican appointed to the National Commission on College and University Board Governance, created by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.
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