SWANA-CPR Students
The SWANA PUPR Student Group at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR) is managed in collaboration with the local SWANA Caribbean-PR Chapter, which primarily represents Puerto Rico. To join, students must officially register as SWANA Student Members by following the steps provided in the image below. This group aims to create a robust network for students, connecting them both locally and internationally. Additionally, the PUPR Student Group is recognized as part of the Environmental Engineering Institute Student Chapter.
The group is organized with a minimum of five (5) students who have expressed interest in actively contributing to the chapter’s efforts. Their responsibilities are structured based on a general organizational chart, as presented below:
Objectives of this SWANA PUPR Student Group:
Stay Informed: Gain insight into industry trends and new technologies that can shape your studies and open doors to career opportunities.
Expand Your Network: Connect with current leaders and key influencers in the solid waste and recycling industry, potentially leading to internships and future employment.
Collaborate Globally: Engage with peers across the nation and worldwide who share your study and career interests through online forums and events.
Lead Initiatives: Develop projects that support SWANA's mission in solid waste and recycling, while enhancing your leadership abilities.
The Civil, Environmental Engineering, and Land Surveying Department at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR) offers guidance through advisors dedicated to supporting students’ professional growth. Faculty and industry advisors, who are also SWANA members, are committed to mentoring all students, regardless of major.
If you are a full-time student interested in environmental sciences, solid waste management, or recycling-related fields, register as a SWANA Student Member at SWANA Membership. Please also share your area of interest with the SWANA Caribbean-PR Chapter Young Professionals (YP) Liaison at: YP@swanacaribbean.com.
El Departamento de Ingeniería Civil, Ambiental y Agrimensura de PUPR ofrece apoyo a través de asesores dedicados a guiar el desarrollo profesional de los estudiantes. Profesores y asesores de la industria, quienes también son miembros de SWANA, están comprometidos con la mentoría de todos los estudiantes, sin importar su especialidad.
Si eres un estudiante a tiempo completo interesado en ciencias ambientales, gestión de desechos sólidos o profesiones relacionadas con el reciclaje, regístrate como Miembro Estudiantil de SWANA en Membresía de SWANA. Además, comparte tu área de interés con el Enlace de Profesionales Jóvenes (YP) del Capítulo Caribe-PR de SWANA escribiendo a: YP@swanacaribbean.com.