Ecoexploratorio: museo DE ciencias DE puerto rico will implement a professional development program for stem museum staff across puerto rico to build professional skills using artificial…

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded Ecoexploratorio, Inc. $200,000 on September 1, 2026, under the 21st Century Museum Professional Program (CFDA 45.032) to implement a professional development program for STEM museum staff across Puerto Rico focused on artificial intelligence competencies.

Ecoexploratorio will deliver a certification program, conduct an organizational AI readiness assessment, and provide training to museum staff in AI governance and project management, with emphasis on ethical practices and public trust in emerging technologies. The program operates in collaboration with the Project Management and Transformational Leadership (PMTL) Institute and the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. Ecoexploratorio will disseminate results through conference presentations, webinars, peer exchanges, and an open-access professional development toolkit.

Work is performed at Ecoexploratorio's location in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The period of performance runs September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2029. This is a Project Grant, classified as assistance funding. The 21st Century Museum Professional Program supports professional development and training programs for the museum workforce and seeks to build career pathways, strengthen professional networks, and share effective workforce education practices in the museum field.

Ecoexploratorio: museo DE ciencias DE puerto rico will implement a professional development program for stem museum staff across puerto rico to build professional skills using artificial intelligence (AI). Working in collaboration with project management and transformational leadership (pmtl) institute and the university of puerto rico-mayaguez, the participants will complete a certification program, conduct an organizational AI readiness assessment, and participate in training to gain the skills needed to maintain ethical practices and public trust while integrating emerging technologies. The program will strengthen the professional competencies of museum staff in AI governance as well as project management. Ecoexploratorio will disseminate project results through conference presentations, webinars, peer exchanges, and the open-access professional development toolkit.