Regarding Agreement of the Fourth Extraordinary Session of the Board of Directors, held on Friday, June 07, 2019.

Governor Norambuena positively welcomed the request for restitution of spaces on the ULS campus and used the powers granted to her by the Law.

The request, formulated by the Rector Nibaldo Avilés, responded to what was required by the Agreements of the Academic Council and the Honorable Board of Directors, collegiate bodies that mandated the Rector and authorities to take steps for the restitution of the Campus.

Other university bodies, such as the associations of AF academics and AF officials, also showed support for the decision.

Boys and girls were able to learn about an innovative way to see the eclipse, through a box made with recyclable materials, which makes it safe and friendly to the environment.

In order to educate students and make known the importance of the astronomical phenomenon that will occur on July 2, the EclipCiencia ULS team visited the San José de La Serena School and internalized and familiarized girls and boys with the concepts of the solar eclipse.

The coordinator of the activity and in charge of the Education area of ​​the Science and Technology Dissemination team, Sue Ugalde, commented that this dynamic is carried out in 3 stages called work zones: the first to learn and become familiar with the pinhole projection, using the cardboard box adapted for these purposes; the second with spatial puzzles, where there are mental games; and the third part through a game of dice on a rug where they answer challenges regarding astronomy in general.

These instances are mainly recreational, so that students have “significant learning with new experiences and on a topic as contingent as the total eclipse that will be recorded in our region,” said Ugalde, who took advantage of the opportunity to thank Colegio San José for the cordial reception.

The head teacher of 4th Basic A, Bernardita Valenzuela, said that “as a pedagogical model it is very significant because it is very practical, through play they learn, transmitting their experience to their homes. “I am very grateful to have allowed the children to have an unusual experience in the classroom.”

The Science and Technology Dissemination team, attached to the ULS Vice-Rector's Office for Research and Postgraduate Studies, has carried out constant work with educational establishments in the Coquimbo Region, with the aim of providing knowledge to the community, in this case, information pertinent about the eclipse.

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Written by Patricia Castro, DirCom

Both academics and students are working on a new version of the solar vehicle prototype to be at the forefront of technologies.

With outstanding participation, the Antakari team from the University of La Serena exhibited the Intikallpa IV solar car at the renowned international mining fair Exponor 2019. This vehicle weighs 164 kilos and uses less energy than an electric kettle, characteristics that have led it to be a top ten prototype worldwide.

The current solar car model includes materials that are used in the construction of Formula 1 cars, fighter planes and sailboats. It has a more aerodynamic design on the front, which reduces energy consumption by 15%.

Andrea Moreno, Expo Manager of Exponor 2019, described the commitment to the exclusive space for the energy pavilion as successful, stating that “it had an important reception by the main players in this thriving industry, publicizing the business opportunities it provides and its main investment projects. In that sense, having the Intikallpa IV solar vehicle was a tremendous contribution because it is a project in which higher education students have participated fully in the development of their prototypes, which is why it represents an important contribution to the formation of human capital and Furthermore, because it is a prototype with added value that is developed in our country.”

The Dean of the ULS Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Ing. Mauricio Godoy, pointed out that “this project is a relevant initiative of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, represented by its Director, Carlos Garrido. It is also important to thank the Rector of the University and the collaborating companies such as Minera Los Pelambres. Thanks to the support we have managed to position Intikallpa as a top ten worldwide, and we are very proud to have participated in this important exhibition in Antofagasta.”

Mauricio Godoy also announced "that we will soon have news about a new version of the solar car, which to be at the forefront of technologies is being innovated in design and materials, thus increasing its efficiency."

In relation to participation in Exponor, the academic of the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of La Serena, José Saguas, indicated that “the balance is positive, since this type of activities allow us to link with the community and the national industry. more closely, with a methodical growth of both students and academics, which is reflected in the great reception we have had from the community.”

Written by María José Barraza, FIULS 2030 Project

In addition to the purchase of specialized equipment for the analysis of compounds, the project includes the implementation of an online platform for organoleptic evaluations -tastings- of olive oils, which will reduce the interpretation and evaluation times of these products.

With university authorities, academics, olive growers from the Coquimbo Region and special guests, the launch of the University of La Serena project called “Functional prospecting of regional olive oil” was carried out, an initiative financed by the Regional Government through the Innovation Fund for Regional Competitiveness FIC-R and which seeks to highlight the value of olive oil and enhance consumption at the national level.

Academics from the Chemistry and Agronomy departments of the ULS carried out studies and explorations of the components of olive oil produced by different olive growers in the region, highlighting its nutritional quality and highlighting its health properties.

One of the objectives of the FIC project was precisely to carry out an analytical chemical analysis of regional oil production and thus position the quality of the product in the country. This was stated by the director of the project and academic from the Department of Chemistry, Fabiola Jamett, who was emphatic in pointing out that “what we are looking for is to find these minority components that olive oil has, which give it its power as a nutraceutical food, that is say for health, and once we find them, see how we can protect them and make a variation, so that they can be sold in another way and also that they can go to other markets, such as the cosmetic area that requires the highest quality oils. ”.

For the Vice-Rector for Economic and Administrative Affairs, Dr. Armando Mansilla, this project “will allow a technological approach and specialized training in the production processes of olive oil, nutritional and metabolic components present, impacts on alternative markets, sustainable practices and management in agriculture, the formation of innovation networks between them or other relevant actors. Without a doubt, it will sow great interest and could form the basis of a new portfolio of proposals aimed at obtaining the full regional potential of the crop.”

The initiative was carried out through the tasting panel of the chemical laboratory and the phytochemistry laboratory, and this has main relevance for the olive growers in the area, since this way they know with demonstrable analyzes the quality of their products.

For the Production Manager of the agroindustrial company Valle Arriba SPA, Jorge Astudillo Gálvez, “the ability they have had to identify the needs of the sector regarding analysis, quality, marketing and the projection they have with respect to nutritional and health terms of our oils has been fundamental, since these projects stimulate the dissemination of the wealth that these olive oils have and help us even more to position ourselves, not only as a brand registry, but in an integral way, in our region, the country and at an international level.”

“For all of us this is a great achievement and it encourages us even more to move forward. We thank all the actors who are involved in this initiative and we call on more olive growers to be part of this challenge that, as an institution, we have full confidence will continue to give. fruits,” indicated the Director of the Department of Agronomy, Dr. Adriana Benavides.

Written by Patricia Castro, DirCom

The presentation was aimed at students and academics of the Audit career.

Bringing closer the work carried out by an auditor in their professional career is the main objective of the collaborative work carried out by the Audit career of the University of La Serena with the Internal Revenue Service through a work agreement, which allows students to do their professional practice at the institution, in addition to giving educational talks to students and academics.

It is in this context that the talk was developed: “Workers with Fee Tickets and their Mandatory Contributions”, which dealt with the new application of the mandatory payment of pension contributions for workers who issue fee tickets, the process of which began this year.

The Director of the Department of Economic and Business Sciences of the FACSE, Mg. Alberto Hernández highlighted the special importance that instances of this type have for students. “For students it is very gratifying that instances are generated where entities such as the Internal Revenue Service give a talk and it can be seen in the number of students who participate in these activities,” he said.

For the tax inspector of the Internal Revenue Service, Marcos Becerra, it is important that the University, as a trainer of future professionals, generates instances like this. “It is important that there are spaces where students can learn about topics from direct sources during their training stage, since they are areas with which they will soon be related in the world of work,” he expressed.

The talk was given by tax auditors Vivian Toro and Marcos Becerra, and took place in the Enrique Molina Garmendia Campus, with the presence of authorities, academics and third and fourth year students.

Written by Tomás Rodríguez, DirCom

Agreement of the Academic Council of the University of La Serena, of the extraordinary session No. 2 of June 06, 2019.