Rivera-Vargas, Lydia I.
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"Asi somos: las implicaciones culturales en el salon de clase puertorriqueno". Sponsored by Ph.D. program, Dept. of Education, InterAmerican University. San German P.R. 1996 -
15th Industrial Microbiology Symposium. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Campus, Mayaguez, P. R. 1998 -
1st Scientific Forum on Sustainable Agriculture. UPR-RUM, Mayaguez, P.R. 2006 -
2nd Mycology Symposium and Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Mycological Society, UPR-Mayaguez Campus, Mayaguez, P.R. 2000 -
2nd Scientific Forum on Food: Science, Technology and Biosecurity. UPR-RUM, Mayaguez, P.R. 2007 -
52nd Annual Meeting of the Interamerican Society for the Tropical Horticulture. Isla Verde, San Juan, P.R. 2006 -
Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society Caribbean Division. San Jose, Costa Rica 1997 -
Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society joint with the International Association for the Plant Protection Sciences 2012 -
Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society, Charlotte, North Carolina. 2003 -
Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society, Nashville, Tennessee. 1993 -
Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society, Quebec, Canada 2006 -
Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society, Saint Louis, Missouri. 1991 -
Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society, Saint Louis, Missouri. 1991 -
Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society-Caribbean Division 2012 -
Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society-Caribbean Division 2009 -
Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society-Caribbean Division joint with the International Integrated Pest Management Congress . Managua, Nicaragua 2010 -
Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society-Caribbean Division joint with the Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America 2011 -
Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society-Caribbean Division. Guadalajara, Mexico. 1996 -
Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society. Grand Rapids, Michigan 1990 -
Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Society of Agricultural Sciences (SOPCA) 2008 -
Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Society of Agricultural Sciences (SOPCA), Arroyo P.R. 2005 -
Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Society of Agricultural Sciences (SOPCA), Caguas, P.R. 2000 -
Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Society of Agricultural Sciences (SOPCA), Catano, P.R 2007 -
Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Society of Agricultural Sciences (SOPCA), Guayanilla, P.R. 2006 -
Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Society of Agricultural Sciences (SOPCA), Guaynabo, P.R 2005 -
Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Society of Agricultural Sciences (SOPCA), Hato Rey, P.R. 2010 -
Annual Plant Biology Colloquium. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA 2005 -
Bioscience Research and Technology. University of Maryland, College Park 2002 -
Caribbean Food Crops Society 2006
Centennial Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society 2008 -
Chematix: Chemical Management Software by M. I. Fernandez, Environment Management Office, URP-RUM 2008 -
Conociendo la diversidad generacional y sus estilos de aprendizaje 2010 -
Cooperative Learning. Speakers: Profs. Z. Rivera and I. Padilla. Sponsored by the Center for Professional Excellence and the College of Agriculture Dean's Office. University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez 1997 -
Course Assessment 2010 -
Curriculum . College of Agricultural Sciences, UPR-Mayaguez Campus by Dr. Eugene Allen, University of Minnesota 2007 -
Data base and electronic journals 2003 -
Education Grant Programs, USDA. Sponsored by USDA. Speaker Dr. Gilmore 1998 -
Establishment of an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Biotechnology UPR-Mayaguez Campus Faculty and administrators met with advisors from the industry and recognized academic/scientific institutions. University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez 2001 -
Experiences on distance learning 2003 -
First International Symposium Induced Resistance to Plant Diseases, Corfu, Greece. 2000 -
First Mycology Symposium organized by Puerto Rican Mycological Society. Turabo University, Caguas, P.R. 2000 -
III Mycology Symposium and Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Mycological Society, Catholic University, Ponce, P.R 2001 -
IX Mycology Symposium and Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Mycological Society. Pontificial Catholic University, Ponce, P.R 2007 -
International Congress of Plant Pathology 2008 -
International Congress of Plant Pathology 2008 -
International Symposium on Cultivating Edible Mushrooms. Penn State University, College Park, Penn 1987 -
Internationalization of Agricultural Curricula. Offered by Dr. Matteson New Mexico State University. University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez 1996 -
Introduction to Problem Based Learning. Dr. Jose A. Amador, Dept. Natural Resources, University of Rhode Island, Kingston , RI 2007 -
Introduction to on line courses copyrights and distance learning 2004 -
Learning styles: Felder Model - Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez 2001 -
Longitudinal study on UPR, Mayaguez Campus student learning styles 2001 -
Mentoring: A Strategy for Student Development and The Faculty Advisor/Mentor: Expanding the Advising/ Mentoring Role to Enhance Student Development 2001 -
Personnel Evaluation. Faculty Personnel Committee Representative 2005 -
Preparation of plant pathology courses on line (WebCT ) 2004 -
Puerto Rican Society of Agricultural Sciences (SOPCA) Annual Meeting, Isla Verde, San Juan, P.R. 1998 -
Puerto Rican Society of Agricultural Sciences (SOPCA) Annual Meeting, Mayaguez Resort and Casino, Mayaguez, P.R. 2000 -
Puerto Rican Society of Agricultural Sciences (SOPCA) Annual Meeting, Parador La Parguera, Lajas, P.R. 1997 -
Segundo encuentro Interenacional de Educacion y Pensamiento 2001 -
Student Discipline and Interpersonal Relationships - Speaker: Psychologist, Dr. Norma I. Morales. Psicologist, Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez 2000 -
Successful Mentoring. Sponsored by Puerto Rico - Alliance for Minority Participation, UPR . Dr. Howard Adams 2001 -
Syllabus Preparation. Sponsored by the Center for Professional Excellence, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez 1997 -
Third Congress on Biotechnology - Caribbean Region. University of Puerto Rico- Mayaguez Campus, Mayaguez, P.R. 1996 -
Third International Scientific Seminar in Crop Protection. El Palacio de Convenciones, La Habana, Cuba. 1997 -
Total Quality Management I. Sponsored by the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus Chancellor Office 1995 -
Total Quality Management II. Sponsored by the Center for Professional Excellence. University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez 1997 -
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Campus New Professors. Sponsored by the Extension Division and the Chancellor Office. University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez 1994 -
V Mycology Symposium and Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Mycological Society, Turabo University, Caguas,P.R. 2003 -
VI Mycology Symposium and Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Mycological Society. Interamerican University, Arecibo, P.R. 2004 -
VII Mycology Symposium and Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Mycological Society. University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez 2005 -
VIII Mycology Symposium and Annual Meeting the Puerto Rican Mycological Society. Interamerican University â Ponce Campus, Ponce, P.R. 2006 -
Women in Academia II - Collaborations for Success 2011 -
Workshop: Educational Research: An Introduction. Speaker: Dr. Deborah Moore. Psicologist. University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez 1998 -
X Mycology Simposium and Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Mycological Society 2008 -
XII Mycology Symposium and Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Mycological Society 2010 -
XIII Mycology Symposium and Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Mycological Society 2012 -
XIIII Mycology Symposium and Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Mycological Society 2013 -
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Background
education and training
Hispanic Serving Institutions
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Training to new PI of NIFA HIS USDA Projects 2012 -
Molecular Plant Pathology Lab. Beltsville, Maryland. USDA
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Identification and characterization of phytoplasmas occurring in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean 2012 -
Research and Development Center
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USDA CSREES HIS HEP Grant Programs and other grant funding opportunities 2006 -
Puerto Rican Society of Mycology (SPM)
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Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus) production 2006 -
Puerto Rican Society of Mycology (SPM)
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Scanning electron and confocal microscopy applied to mycology 2004 -
University of Florida, Gainesville
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Gulf Coast Research Center, Bradenton, FL,
Molecular Characterization of Colletotrichum spp. using PCR 2001 -
USDA Beltsville, MD and Agriculture Extension Service, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
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Identification of Black and Yellow Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella spp.) 1997 -
University of Florida, Gainesville
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Gulf Coast Research Center, Bradenton, FL,
Training in plant virus detection techniques - ELISA, PCR, Direct Tissue Blot Immunoassay and Viral Inclusions for the Detection of Geminiviruses in plants 1995 -
Ph.D.
in Plant Pathology,
Thesis entitled: Possible biochemical mechanisms of pathogenicity in Phytophthora sojae 1994 -
Guandong Microbiology Institute
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Training in tropical edible mushrooms cultivation 1988 -
B.S.
in Biology 1981 -
M.S.
in Biology
Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics
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University of Maryland,
Training in Fungal Molecular Biology 2002
