During the visit, both authorities discussed the work carried out by the university in the area of ​​science, teaching and innovation.

The Rector of the University of La Serena, Dr. Nibaldo Avilés, received a visit from the new Seremi of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation of the Macro Central Zone, Dr. María José Escobar, where both authorities discussed the work that seeks to implement the Seremía within the Coquimbo Region, in addition to the work that the study house has developed, focused on science, technology and innovation and its impact on the territory.

Present at the meeting were the Academic Vice-Rector, Dr. Alejandra Torrejón; the Vice-Rector for Research and Postgraduate Studies, Dr. Eduardo Notte; the Director of Postgraduate and Postgraduate Studies, Dr. Cristian Ibáñez; the Director of Research and Development, Dr. Sergio Torres; the Coordinator of the Office of Dissemination and Dissemination of Science and Technology, Mg. Alejandra Leyton; the coordinator of the Scientific Communication Nucleus of the Faculty of Sciences, Dr. Marcela Gatica, and the head of the Department. of Science and Technology of the Development and Industry Division of the Regional Government, Mario Suárez.

Regarding her visit, the Seremi de Ciencia referred to what was known during her stay at the university and the importance of the work to be carried out. “It has been a very pleasant visit, we have been able to share with the authorities and academics of the University of La Serena, learn about the work that is carried out at the University. For Seremía, it is important to carry out work that generates innovation in science from the regions and this visit contributes to that goal, since both institutions must develop joint work,” she explained.

For his part, the Rector of the ULS stated that “it is important that the ministry wants to see the work being done in universities, mainly state ones. Today, with Seremi's visit, a link is generated that demonstrates the State's interest in improving the work carried out in science, technology and innovation and we hope that this will allow the University to open up to new research, with state support, and that it will generate a greater impact not only at the regional level, but also nationally.”

After the meeting, Seremi took a tour of different ULS laboratories, in addition to the new scientific-technological spaces implemented by the university.

Written by Tomás Rodríguez, DirCom