To recognize the great contribution of statistics to the quality of life of all, the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics organized the First Symposium on Statistics of Gender-based Violence in Puerto Rico, held on May 5, 2023. This Symposium provided a space that allowed us to deepen empirical evidence and provide key information that contributes to the prevention and eradication of gender-based violence in Puerto Rico.

The Initiative:

We worked from a health and statistical perspective, which validated the importance of continuing to provide data and statistics that allow us to continue designing strategies that help the economic and social development of Puerto Rico, and to build a healthy society both physically and mentally.

Presentations:

• Dr. Orville M. Disdier, Risky Behaviors in High School Students
• Lcd. Ileana V. Espada Martinez, About PARE
• Lieutenant Aymée Alvarado Cardona, COPOP
• Dr. Diego Zavala, The Health Approach
• Soé Rodríguez Álamo, and Brenda A. Guzmán Pagán, Sexual Violence and the Department of Health's Information Systems
• Myribel Santiago Torres, Domestic Violence Incident Rates in Puerto Rico, 2014-2021
• Mariluz Bezares Salinas, System for the Compilation and Management of Femicide and Transfemicide Statistics
• Dr. Raúl G Castellanos, Gender-based Violence from the PAHO/WHO Perspective
• Attorney Laura E. Hernández Gutierrez, The Department of Justice's Development of Statistical Data on Gender-based Violence
• Alberto L. Velázquez-Estrada, Violent Deaths and Life Expectancy PR 2001-2021
• Dr. Francisco Pesante Gonzalez, Women's Participation in Education and the Workforce
• Leyda I. Soto Lopez, Labor and Economic Variables by Gender in Puerto Rico

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Additional Information on Gender-based Violence Statistics: Statistics on Gender-based Violence in Puerto Rico

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The Importance of Programming in Statistics, Promoting Greater Participation of Women

The main objective of this conference was to highlight the importance of programming or coding in statistical processes. In the same way, greater participation of women in the programming area, the use of free platforms for statistical analysis, women in science and technology and the importance of a data scientist or “Data Analyst” were promoted.

Presentations

• Skills and competencies of the 2020 graduate

• • Dr. Orville M. Disdier, Conference Director
• The importance of STEM and computer science in Puerto Rico
  • Lucy Crespo, CEO of the Puerto Rico Trust for Science, Technology and Research
  • Ana H. Quintero, Department of Mathematics, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
• Coding in statistical processes in Puerto Rico
  • Pedro A. Torres, Professor of Statistics, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
  • María Egleé Pérez, Department of Mathematics, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
• Gender Equity in Science and Mathematics
  • Sonia Bartolomei, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
• The inclusion of women in coding and statistics
  • Patricia Ordoñez, Department of Computer Science, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
  • Sofía Stolberg, CEO of Pilot 151 and Codetrotters, supporter of the local tech ecosystem

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Expo Statistics 2025

The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics celebrated on October 17, 2025. This is the masterful event that the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics celebrates every five (5) years. The program of this activity addressed topics such as artificial intelligence and statistics, academic statistics programs in Puerto Rico and data needs in the public and private sectors, among other topics.

The initiative:

This initiative focuses on the use of quality data to drive change and is part of World Statistics Day, as proclaimed by the United Nations (UN).

Statistics Week Proclamation

Invited-Special Presentations

• Dr. Carlos Ortiz Reyes, Artificial Intelligence and Statistics
• Dr. Hesmy Sánchez Vega, Present and future of Applied Statistics and Data Science programs in Puerto Rico
• Dr. Elio Ramos Colon, Academic Programs in Applied Statistics and Data Science
• Dr. Raul E. Macchiavelli, Training in Statistics at UPRM
• Dr. Cynthia M. Pérez, The Role of Statistics in Strengthening Comprehensive Public Health

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Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics

• Dr. Idania R. Rodriguez Ayuso, Driving change with quality statistics and data for everyone

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