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ABOUT INVENTIO
Inventio, derived from the Latin word meaning "finding" or "discovery," is a bilingual magazine highlighting the research, service, and creative endeavors of the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus. Articles may be summarized in the translation. Publication abstracts are written in the language of the publication.
Inventio is produced twice a year, in March and October, by the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. It is available at selected bookstores in Puerto Rico and by subscription.
Mission Statement
The mission of Inventio magazine is to present the research, service and creative endeavors of the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, in an interesting format in both Spanish and English, to make the information generally accessible in order to:
- Foster collaborative-interdisciplinary work among professors and students by establishing a medium through which they can become acquainted with each other's work.
- Stimulate collaborative efforts and support by informing the community, business, industry, other universities, and government agencies about the Campus's research facilities, faculty and student projects, and scholarly achievements.
- Promote graduate programs and support by making known the Campus's potential for research and creative activity, expertise, and service to the community.
- Strengthen the Campus's relationships with alumni by conveying the crucial role Campus endeavors play in society.
Advisory Board
Elvia Meléndez , Ph.D.,
Natural Sciences
Milagros Concepción, Ph.D., Graduate Planning
Heidi Figuero, Ph.D., Social Sciences
Annette López de Méndez, Ed.D., Education
Myra Pérez, Ph.D., Business Administration
Adeliza Rodríguez, Ph.D., Comunications
Wanda Rodríguez, Ph.D., Social Sciences
Eva de Lourdes Edwards, Ph.D., Estudios Generales
Yvette Torres, M.A., Humanities
English Editor: Suzanna Engman
Translators: Luis Benavent y Vivian Razetto
Graphic Designer : José Victor Camacho
Photographers: José V. Camacho, Jerry Bauer, Waldemar
Alcobas, Marla Browne and Suzanna Engman
Technology Coordinator : Ana Rosa García
Proofreaders: Yvette Torres, Jo Anne Harris, Elisa de
Jesús and Eva Edwards
Collaborators: Eva Edwards
Reprint Policy:
© 2006-2007 University
of Puerto Rico
Articles appearing in Inventio
may be reprinted with permission of the Editor: inventio@degi.uprrp.edu.
Opinions expressed in the magazine or on the Inventio Web site do not necessarily reflect the official views of UPR. Use of trade names implies no endorsement by UPR.
Inventio is a member of the University Research Magazine Association.
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