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SUMMARY:NSF-PREM Student to Synchrotron User: A Scientific Journey Through
  CHESS
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Brenda Lee Vargas Pérez (University of Puerto Rico\
 , Río Piedras Campus)\nAccess to synchrotron facilities provides unique o
 pportunities for the scientific and professional development of early-care
 er researchers\, especially those from underrepresented regions such as Pu
 erto Rico. This presentation highlights my trajectory as a graduate studen
 t whose scientific path has been enriched through long-term involvement wi
 th the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS). Beginning in 2019 w
 ith a three-month internship during a major synchrotron upgrade\, the expe
 rience provided direct exposure to operating a large-scale research facili
 ty\, including technical and mechanical work. Later\, a second visit to CH
 ESS allowed exploration of the scientific and experimental side of synchro
 tron research\, leading to participation as a user of the facility. During
  a PREM-supported master’s project at Universidad Ana G. Méndez\, conti
 nued involvement in synchrotron research strengthened an interest in energ
 y materials and in scientific collaboration opportunities. This subsequent
 ly opened the door to participation in the NSF-supported High Magnetic Fie
 lds (HMF) beamline initiative and to continuing doctoral studies at the Un
 iversity of Puerto Rico\, Río Piedras. Beyond the scientific findings\, t
 his work demonstrates how access to national facilities and NSF-supported 
 programs can foster the development of young scientists\, strengthen colla
 borations\, and expand opportunities for advanced research in Puerto Rico.
 \n\nhttps://events.saip.org.za/event/274/contributions/10362/
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