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Explore UPRM’s academic structure and connect with faculty and research expertise across disciplines.
Explore Colleges & Departments
Find Faculty Expertise
Browse departments by college and access faculty listings to explore expertise and contact information.
| Department | Department Link | Faculty Link |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Sciences | https://www.uprm.edu/cian/ | https://www.uprm.edu/cian/personal/ |
| Agroenvironmental Sciences | https://www.uprm.edu/ciag-ciagro/ | https://www.uprm.edu/ciag-ciagro/personal-docente/ |
| Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology | https://www.uprm.edu/ecagricola/ | https://www.uprm.edu/ecagricola/pagina-de-inicio/personal/ |
| Agricultural Education | https://www.uprm.edu/edag/ | https://www.uprm.edu/edag/directorio/ |
| Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering | https://www.uprm.edu/inag/ | https://www.uprm.edu/inag/directorio-personal/ |
| Department | Department Link | Faculty Link |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Sciences & Materials | https://www.uprm.edu/inge/ | https://www.uprm.edu/inge/faculty-2/ |
| Chemical Engineering | https://www.uprm.edu/inqu/ | https://www.uprm.edu/inqu/faculty/ |
| Civil Engineering & Surveying | https://www.uprm.edu/inci/ | https://www.uprm.edu/inci/people/ |
| Mechanical Engineering | https://www.uprm.edu/inme/ | https://www.uprm.edu/inme/faculty/ |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | https://ece.uprm.edu/ | https://ece.uprm.edu/people/faculty/ |
| Industrial Engineering | https://www.uprm.edu/inin/ | https://www.uprm.edu/inin/faculty/ |
| Computer Science & Engineering | https://www.uprm.edu/cse/ | https://www.uprm.edu/cse/faculty/ |
| Department | Department Link | Faculty Link |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration (ADEM) | https://www.uprm.edu/adem/ | https://www.uprm.edu/adem/en/faculty/ |
Research Centers, Facilities & Infrastructure
Explore UPRM’s research centers, specialized facilities, and infrastructure available to support collaboration, innovation, and technical development.
Research Collaboration
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Learn About Research Opportunities
College of Agricultural Sciences
Agricultural Experimental Station (EEA)
Agricultural Extension Service (SEA)
College of Engineering
College of Business Administration
College of Arts & Sciences
Connect with Students
Engage with UPRM students through experiential learning and talent development opportunities.
Internships & Career Services
COOP programs
Student Associations
| Category | Service / Unit | What it covers | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employer Recruiting | Placement Office | Promotion of job offers, internships, COOP, info sessions, campus visits, and connection with students. | Link |
| Job Fair | UPRM Job Fair | Job fair to connect employers with students interested in COOP, summer, and permanent jobs. | Link |
| Job Fair Registration | UPRM Job Fair Registration | Company/agency registration to participate in the job fair. | Link |
| COOP / Experiential Learning | Cooperative Education Program | Opportunities for employers to train students, evaluate them for permanent employment, and address short- and long-term talent needs. | Link |
| Engineering COOP | College of Engineering COOP – Future Employers | Recruitment of engineering students, coordination with employers, and work experiences related to the field of study. | Link |
| Industry / Community Projects | Open Capstone – College of Engineering | Industry and community projects developed through capstone and design courses. | Link |
| Sponsor Capstone Projects | Open Capstone Sponsors Form | Route for sponsors or entities interested in submitting capstone projects. | Link |
| Student Organizations | Engineering Student Organizations | Directory of engineering student organizations to connect with professional associations, student chapters, and technical groups. | Link |
| Research Talent | UPRM Research Fair | Space to interact directly with student research, associations, and special projects. | Link |
| Business Talent | CRECEN ADEM – Employers Recruiting | Recruitment of business candidates, resume reviews, interviews, and profiles aligned with company needs. | Link |
Technical Services
Utilize specialized testing, analysis, and technical support services.
| Category | Service / Unit | What it covers | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food / Agri-industry | CITAI / CITA – Industry | Analysis, workshops, nutritional labels, product and process development | Link |
| Agriculture / Extension | Agricultural Extension Service | Technical agricultural assistance, local offices, courses and educational programs | Link |
| Agriculture / Diagnosis | Diagnostic Clinic – SEA / IPM | Pests, diseases, samples, and farm visits | Link |
| Agriculture / Analysis | Central Analytical Laboratory | Water, soil, fruit, liquor, and plant tissue analysis | Link |
| Agriculture / Phytopathology | Phytopathology and Tissue Culture Laboratory | Crop disease diagnosis | Link |
| Sciences / Microscopy | Microscopy Center – Biology | Microscopy, scientific imaging, and sample analysis | Link |
| Engineering / Laboratories | Civil Engineering and Surveying – Laboratories | Traffic, structures, geotechnical, environmental, water, and wind tunnel labs | Link |
| Business / Entrepreneurship | CNDE | Technical assistance, mentoring, incubation, innovation, and business development | Link |
| Entrepreneurship / Prototyping | E-Ship Network | Innovation, mentoring, entrepreneurial community, and resources for business ideas | Link |
| Prototyping | EPIC Makerspace | Maker space, tools, co-working, business development, and 3D printing | Link |
| Incubation / Acceleration | Área-E | Training, mentoring, technical assistance, and networking for small businesses | Link |
| Continuing Education | DECEP | In-person, hybrid, and online courses, workshops, and certifications | Link |
| Business Education | EDUCON – ADEM | Short courses, review sessions, seminars, and business certifications | Link |
| Marine / Coastal | Sea Grant Puerto Rico | Talks, workshops, field trips, trainings, and coastal education | Link |
| Intellectual Property | Patent and Trademark Resource Center | Guidance on patents, trademarks, and intellectual property | Link |
| Recruitment | UPRM Job Fair | Employer registration, job fair, and connection with students | Link |
| COOP / Talent | COOP Program – Future Employers | Recruitment of COOP students, interviews, and resumes | Link |
| Spaces / Events | Student Center | Space and facility reservation for activities | Link |
Innovation & Technology
Explore technologies, innovation initiatives, and commercialization opportunities.
Technology Transfer / Innovation Office
| Category | Service / Unit | What it covers | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology Transfer / Innovation Office | Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office – UPRM Engineering | Intellectual property protection, technology development, licensing, and commercialization of inventions | Link |
| UPR System IP Office | Office of Intellectual Property – UPR Central Administration | Patents, trademarks, agreements, invention disclosure forms, and UPR intellectual property policies | Link |
| Invention Disclosure | Preliminary Invention Disclosure / OPITT | Form and process to report an invention or technology with commercial potential | Link |
| Research & Innovation | UPRM Research, Innovation & Creative Endeavors | Research areas, centers, researchers, publications, patents, and research components | Link |
| Research Capabilities | UPRM Core R&D Areas | Main research areas and capabilities of the Campus | Link |
| Technology / Patent Portfolio | UPRM Patents | Technologies, patents, and research products available or related to UPRM | Link |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | UPRM E-Ship Network | Innovation community, mentoring, spaces, education, research, funding opportunities, and resources for business ideas | Link |
| Business Innovation | CNDE / Business and Economic Development Center | Startups, existing businesses, innovation, technical assistance, financing, and technology transfer | Link |
| Prototyping / Product Development | EPIC Makerspace | Maker space, prototyping, design thinking, emerging technologies, product development, and 3D printing | Link |
| Research Centers / Technology Areas | UPRM Engineering Centers | Research centers in aerospace, unmanned systems, water-energy-food nexus, wearable technologies, cell manufacturing, and materials | Link |
| Graduate Innovation Space | Graduate Research and Innovation Center – GRIC | Collaboration, innovation, and research space for graduate students | Link |
Contracting & Agreements
Learn how collaboration agreements are structured and supported at UPRM.
Legal Office – Agreements
Sponsored Programs Policies
| Category | Service / Unit | What it covers | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Office / Agreements | Office of Legal Affairs | Contracts, templates, regulations, legal communications, and official contact. | Link |
| Contract Templates | Contract Templates | Contract templates, general requirements, certifications, sworn statements, and collaboration agreements. | Link |
| Collaboration Agreements | Collaboration Agreements | Collaboration agreement templates in Spanish and English. | Link |
| Contract Forms / Attachments | Contract Appendices and Forms | Appendices, forms, sworn statements, and supporting documents for contracting. | Link |
| Contract Guidelines | Circular Letters – Legal Affairs | Guidelines on contracts, formalization requirements, clauses, Office of the Comptroller, Treasury, and institutional processes. | Link |
| Contract Process | Contracting and Contract Formalization Process | Guide document on how to process contracts and submit them to Legal Affairs. | Link |
| Legal Office Contact | Contact – Legal Counsel | Email, phone, extensions, hours, and physical location of the Office of Legal Affairs. | Link |
| Sponsored Programs | Research and Development Center / CID | Sponsored project lifecycle: funding, proposal, submission, setup, management, and closeout. | Link |
| Proposal Submission | Proposal Submission Unit / PSU | Central pre-award hub for proposals, subawards, budget review, cost sharing, no-cost extensions, and AOR documents. | Link |
| Sponsored Programs Policies | UPR Handbook of Policies and Procedures for Sponsored Programs | Main policy and procedure manual for grants, contracts, pre-award, and post-award. | Link |
| Post-Award Support | CID Post-Award | Management of awarded grants, budget, procurement, human resources, accounting, and auditing. | Link |
| Budget / Award Setup | CID Budget Office | Account creation, fund distribution, budget amendments, transfers, and budget certifications. | Link |
| Compliance / Conflict of Interest | Financial Conflict of Interest / FCOI | Policy and forms for disclosing and managing financial conflicts in research and sponsored programs. | Link |
| Export Controls | UPRM Export Controls | Rules for export controls, research with controlled data/technology, international travel, and federal compliance. | Link |
| Human Subjects Research | Institutional Review Board / IRB | Ethical review of research involving human subjects, protocols, and forms. | Link |
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