Meet the Co-Founders
Luis J. Núñez Rincón
-th Year Industrial Eng. Student
Mentorship Program Manager & Co-Founder
- IEEE WIE UPRM Administrative Assistant
- CSE Department Summer Camp "Hacks!" COOP
- Research & Summer Internship Opportunities
Nathalia A. Ramos Mercado
-th Year Industrial Eng. Student
Program Coordinator & Co-Founder
- Research Assistant ExDSRAE
- Former Project Manager, Collegiate Racing Engineering
- Pratt & Whitney PR COOP & GE Aerospace Intern
Program Overview
“Flor de Maga” Mentorship Program is inspired by our STAR Program Phase II (Oct 2023). We guide first-and-second-year female students in engineering disciplines through one-on-one mentoring, connecting them with industry professionals.
Empowerment & guidance for new undergraduates
In-depth exploration of chosen career paths
Hands-on experience with expert mentors
Mission & Vision
Mentor female students starting their college journey
Offer leadership workshops and activities
Increase representation and inclusivity in engineering
Objectives & Benefits
Help students define and refine career goals
Prepare participants for UPRM Job Fair and internships
Facilitate connections with experienced women engineers
Activities Overview & Timeline
Mentors & Mentees
Margarita Blandón
PhD Candidate, Electrical Engineering
- NSF SpectrumX Research Assistant
- Mentor at Semillas de Triunfo
- Sprouting Ambassador, MIT
Arelys Marzan Cruz
5th Year Chemical Eng. Student
Project Manager, EmpoWer
- Co-op, Southern Company
- CMO Engineer Intern, Southern Nuclear
Questions & Answers
If you have any questions about the Flor de Maga program or wish to join as a mentor/mentee, please contact us.