{"id":10,"date":"2018-08-10T00:34:09","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T00:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/natsci.uprrp.edu\/envsci\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2025-04-01T12:21:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T16:21:18","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/natsci.uprrp.edu\/envsci\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the Department of Environmental Sciences at UPR Rio Piedras<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Our aim is to apply an integrated, quantitative, and interdisciplinary focus to the study of natural and human systems and provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully advance in an academic, industrial, or government setting. The academic program encompasses disciplines from the physical sciences (e.g., biology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, geology, and engineering) and the social sciences (e.g., public health, sociology, economics, geography, public policy, education, and planning).<\/span><\/p>\n

The Graduate Program offers a Master’s in Sciences and Doctor in Philosophy in Environmental Sciences.<\/span><\/p>\n

For information related to\u00a0 courses, enrollment, or Department services contact us via: ambientales.rp@upr.edu<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>
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Legal Declaration on Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunities.<\/strong> The public policy of the governments of Puerto Rico and the United States is to ensure that no employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. This public policy is supported by the Puerto Rico Constitution and by extensive local and federal legislation, which expressly prohibits gender discrimination in employment. The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity ensures that the University of Puerto Rico, R\u00edo Piedras Campus, complies with these laws.<\/p>\n

Student Services: <\/strong>Individual and Group Academic Counseling, Occupational Selection, Workshops on topics related to academic success strategies, and occupational selection or planning. Also, our students have access to Agnes Vazquez (citas.dcn@gmail.com<\/b>; agnes.vazquez2@upr.edu; 87900 & 87937<\/span>) at the Dean’s office for professional counseling.<\/p>\n

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Welcome to the Department of Environmental Sciences at UPR Rio Piedras. Our aim is to apply an integrated, quantitative, and interdisciplinary focus to the study of natural and human systems and provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully advance in an academic, industrial, or government setting. The academic program encompasses disciplines<\/p>\n

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