Laboratorio de Ecología Tropical y Sistemas Urbanos (LETSU)
Who we are
We are part of the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus (UPRRP). We are located at the Facundo Bueso building, lab 003. This laboratory is directed by Dr. Elvia Meléndez-Ackerman.
Our Mission
Contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the training of students on three core areas: Plant Ecology, Biodiversity and Function of Urban Social-Ecological Systems.
Facilitate the transfer scientific information to forms where they can be used by policy makers and the general public.
Serve as educators and help improve local and global environmental literacy.
