WELCOME TO
PUERTO RICO
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¡HOLA! FROM PUERTO RICO!
At Navigating Home Puerto Rico we empower recent graduates by helping them build meaningful connections and pursue excellence in STEM careers. Through strategic partnerships with leading agencies in geological and marine sciences—such as the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA), Para la Naturaleza (PLN), Sociedad Ambiente Marino (SAM), and the Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (JBANER)—we’ve expanded our reach and impact, supporting efforts in coral reef restoration, climate monitoring, and environmental stewardship.
Fellows gain valuable experience mentoring undergraduates in both classroom settings and during hands-on fieldwork. These opportunities build leadership skills, strengthen STEM pipelines, and enrich professional development.
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HOW FELLOWSHIP WORKS
Positions are available for Short- and Long-Term Fellows. To be eligible applicants must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and be from Puerto Rico. Applicants must be experienced and interested in marine, environmental, sustainability science or engineering and able to show proof of local residency prior to post-secondary education (e.g. high school diploma). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and positions are open until filled.
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FELLOWSHIP BENEFITS
As a Navigating Home fellow, you’ll gain more than just experience—you’ll build lasting skills and connections that support your growth as a STEM professional. Fellows play a key role in mentoring undergraduate students, both in the classroom and during hands-on research fieldwork, such as sample collection trips. These mentoring opportunities not only strengthen your leadership and communication skills but also deepen your understanding of collaborative science.
By contributing to a supportive learning environment, you’ll help shape the next generation of scientists while advancing your own career. It’s a chance to grow, lead, and make a real impact.
Want to learn more about Fellowship benefits? Reach out—we’d love to connect with you!
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APPLY TO BE A FELLOW
Ready to join our team of Navigating Home Fellows? Click the link below to complete the application and to share your background and goals. Tell us why you’re interested in contributing to science and community on your home island. You’ll be part of a growing network of fellows working across Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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ABOUT MENTORSHIP
Interested in hosting a Workforce Fellow?
Join Navigating Home in building the next generation of marine and environmental science professionals. As a host agency, you’ll play a key role in helping recent graduates launch their careers in marine science, environmental sustainability, or engineering—right at home.
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CONTACT US
We’d love to hear from you. To learn more about Navigating Home contact Cristian Gonzalez at cristianm.gonzalezri@intermetro.edu
Click here for the Fellowship application form and here for the Mentor application form.
Meet our Workforce Fellows
Our Puerto Rico Workforce Fellows are rising leaders passionate about protecting and uplifting their island’s communities and ecosystems. These current and recent graduates contribute innovative thinking and energy to marine and environmental science projects. Working alongside local organizations, government agencies, and faculty at the University of Puerto Rico, they support efforts ranging from wetland restoration and environmental education to scientific research and outreach. Each fellow exemplifies the talent and vision of Puerto Rico’s next generation, showing how community-rooted initiatives can drive long-term resilience across the island.
Alondra
Gabriel Correa
“Through the program I hope to be able to integrate more into the environmental fields; and have the opportunity to connect with communities and scientists who have the interest to work in favor of a healthy environment not only for the present generations but for the ones that will come.”
Meet Our Leadership Team
