Neuroscience, AI, and philanthropy powering breakthroughs, inspiring education, and positioning Puerto Rico as a global hub for science-driven innovation.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Joined July 2011
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Thank you @MIT & @FerniFerreira for this incredible piece about my journey. It is my goal to provide opportunities to underrepresented minorities in STEM. Thanks to @sagradoedu @SagradoGlobal for also supporting my vision #AcademicTwitter @CienciaPR @NeuroBoricuas #Boricua #STEM – at Boston, MA
Héctor De Jesús-Cortés, a @MIT_Picower Institute postdoc, is working to build a STEM pipeline for students in his native Puerto Rico — including a precollege summer program at MIT. “I want students to be exposed to opportunities,” he says. mitsha.re/jPkO50xzm1J
Héctor De Jesús-Cortés, PhD retweeted
Raiza Rondón is a graduate student and member of the Assistive Technology and Accessibility program, joined by Dr. Héctor De Jesús, Professor of Biology at the University of Puerto Rico and researcher at Arecibo C3. #AreciboC3 @HecDJC
I will be there as a community partner with the University of Puerto Rico. Come join us and let's connect!
Prices rise by 50% in one week – get your early-bird ticket now!
Vision Weekend Puerto Rico is coming up on February 6-8! Join futurist researchers and builders to explore the frontiers of fusion, nanotech, brain–computer interfaces, and longevity biotech – while enjoying the sunshine, beaches, and warm nights of the Caribbean.
Early-bird pricing ends on December 10: All Access tickets (including VIP events) will increase by 30%, and general tickets by 50% – get yours now.
Speakers include:
• Jean Hebert, ARPA-H, @Replacing_Aging
• Robin Hanson, George Mason University, @robinhanson
• Lee Cronin, University of Glasgow, @leecronin
• Konrad Kording, University of Pennsylvania, @koerding
• Lauren Wagner, Abundance Institute, @typewriters
• Ashley Zehnder, Fauna Bio, @ashleyz413
• Emilia Javorsky, Future of Life Foundation, @Emilia_Javorsky
• Jason Parisi, Marathon Fusion, @jfp_fusioneer
• Neha Narula, Digital Currency Initiative, @neha
• Jonathan Anomaly, Herasight, @JonathanAnomaly
Get tickets: foresight.org/events/vision-…
Sponsors: @VitalikButerin, @herasight, @ARC_Mount_Sinai, @LongevitySJ, and Scryer
Héctor De Jesús-Cortés, PhD retweeted
🎉 Exciting news! The first Professional @SACNAS Chapter in Puerto Rico has been approved as a provisional chapter! We’re thrilled to begin our journey in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM across the island🇵🇷. #SACNAS #HispanicHeritageMonth #STEM
Héctor De Jesús-Cortés, PhD retweeted
NSF is excited to announce the start of the @AreciboC3_STEM's pilot phase at the site of the NSF Arecibo Observatory Historic District in #PuertoRico. During this period, the center will remain closed to the public. The anticipated public grand opening is in November 2024.
NSF se complace en anunciar el comienzo de la fase piloto del centro educativo, @AreciboC3_STEM, en el sitio del Distrito Histórico del Observatorio de Arecibo en #PuertoRico. Durante este periodo el centro permanecerá cerrado al público. La gran apertura al público en general está prevista para Noviembre de 2024.
🔗: bit.ly/4blFQZO
ALT Collage graphic with the NSF logo and AC3.
Years of struggles and failures but my paper is finally out. I'm thankful I had a team of dedicated and brilliant scientists that helped me get this paper done. Mice behavior is hard! @freilly95
Using the visual cliff assay to assess binocular deficits in amblyopic mice biorxiv.org/cgi/content/shor… #bioRxiv
¿Te interesa trabajar y colaborar en nuestro programa SNPP? Estamos reclutando un asistente para que nos ayude con toda la logística del programa. Me escriben si desean solicitar o conocen personas que les interese. @EdmarieGV
Rieguen la voz 🗣️ El SNPP 2023 será presencial por primera vez!
¡Ya abrimos solicitudes para el Sagrado #Neuroscience Precollege Program 2023! Esta vez será en persona en PR y Boston. ¡Ayúdanos a regar la voz! @CienciaPR @cetmpr
#AcademicTwitter @PRicansInSTEM @YoSoyCiencia @HecDJC
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I’m so happy that conferences are back in-person. Here at #SfN2022 in San Diego. I hope to see many of you here 😃
La segunda parte de mi entrevista 😊open.spotify.com/episode/6NV…
Hola! Les quiero compartir mi entrevista en el podcast "Mi última neurona" de @jessica__chomik. La meta es hacer la neurociencia accesible a hispanos e inspirar a jóvenes a que vean esta carrera como una opción de estudio. Escuchenlo y rieguen la voz. open.spotify.com/episode/2yk…
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📢We're hiring! Lab manager position at MIT Early Childhood Cognition Lab, start Summer 2022. Application link below. Reasons to apply, in thread ⬇️ careers.peopleclick.com/care…
Una increíble iniciativa de la estudiante Jessica Chomik en MIT. Esta diseñado para que todos puedan entenderlo. Se lo pueden enviar a sus familiares 😄
Amig@s hispan@ hablantes este nuevo podcast sobre neurociencia para el público general esta buenísimo. Compartanlo con sus amistades y familiares! #cienciaenespañol open.spotify.com/show/4tif9z…
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📚Estudiante de 9no a 11mo grado
Participa de esta gran oportunidad.
Escanea QR Code o accede a sagradoglobal.lpages.co/.
Tienes hasta el 28 de febrero
Excellent postdoc opportunity!
New #postdocjobs using existing datasets to explore #vision. Must have computational #neuroimaging experience. Job @veri_aru, collaborating with Holly and Betina @OxfordWIN. Initial post is for 12 months. Please get in touch to discuss. 1/x Application jobs.ac.uk/job/CNF256/post-d…
Amazing opportunity!
Please RT this postdoc opportunity - a chance to work jointly with me and @FieteGroup studying memory and/or attention in the new ICoN Center! @mcgovernmit @mitbrainandcog
🚨Alerta🚨Estamos buscando un asistente que sea parte del equipo del #SNPP. Rieguen la voz y no duden escribirme si tienen dudas.
#Neurorriqueños #OportunidadDeTrabajo
I had an amazing time talking to you. I hope y’all enjoy it!
Here I talk with @SunAhMarieOnly about my science career and future goal to have a lab that studies #neuropsychiatric disorders at different levels to hopefully develop novel therapeutics.
i hope you got a chance to tune in to today's episode of "Let's Grab Coffee" on @WYXR_Memphis with @HecDJC
if not, catch the replay
open.spotify.com/episode/0hQ…
Héctor De Jesús-Cortés, PhD retweeted
Get ready to tune in tomorrow (Monday) 11am CST @WYXR_Memphis as I chat with @HecDJC about neuroscience & treatment for neurodegenerative diseases! such cool and exciting work!
