José Gabriel Ortega Mendoza, a Research Professor at the Polytechnic University of Tolancingo (UPT), will participate as the jury for the second field of the 2021 National Science Award, in relation to technology, innovation and design.
In this regard, the educational institution indicated that with this invitation, The faculty is once again recognized at the national level, and this is a result of the academic career of the professor.
Of particular note are the projects of national impact funded both by the National Council for Science and Technology (CONACYT), as well as by the Professional Development Program for Teachers (PRODEP); After the application made by this house of studies, The invitation was received from the Awards Board.
It should be noted that the jury in each field of the award consists of seven prominent members in each field belonging to educational institutions and organizations across the country.
National Science Award, It is the highest award granted by the Federal Government through the Department of Public Education to individuals who, through their production, teaching, research, or publication, have contributed to the advancement of science, technology, and innovation.
In this regard, Arturo Gil Borga, President of UPT University, stated that this distinction is the result of the continuous work in innovation, science and technology, carried out by the teachers of the institution; This will allow UPT students to continue to approach the research that has been conducted at the national level and subsequently participate in these calls with high-impact projects; Because they have it as a reference for the great researchers in this study house.