Hundreds of children and young people from Veracruz They had fun yesterday Major workshops, exhibitions, conferences and talks held at the beginning of the State Science and Technology Week Which seeks to bring children and youth closer to progress in applied sciences. in addition to, State Prize for Science and Technology 2023.
At the facilities of the Interactive Museum of Technology 2023.
What activities have been developed?
In the main hall of Cana, stands of the participating institutions were set up, where children and young people of Veracruz walked in strides to learn about the topics of technological innovation developed within the University of Veracruzana and the Institute of the Environment, among other educational institutions of Veracruz.
With great curiosity they listened to the explanation of the experts about the mammal group and how to measure empathy, which was one of the places that most attracted the attention of the participants, among many other workshops that are part of the scientific work of the country.
At the opening ceremony, President of the Veracruz Council for Scientific Research and Technological Development (Coveicydet), Darwin Mayorga Cruz, highlighted the support provided by the State Administration to Coveicydet by holding the second edition of the State Science and Technology Week.
He stressed that this event encourages increased careers in scientific subjects at an early age and thus greater critical and liberal thinking for societies.
He explained that scientific work is a powerful agent of change in society, but it is urgent that we all think about the kind of communication we want to transform the world.
What awards were given?
The 2023 State Prize for Science and Technology, in the field of biology and chemistry, was awarded to Dr. in Ecology and Environmental Sciences, María Luisa Martínez Vásquez, researcher at the Institute of the Environment; In the field of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dr. Leonor López Meraz, pioneer of research in the field of epilepsy at the University of Veracruzana and in the field of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences, Doctor of Pedagogy, Jesera Jacqueline Dorantes Carrión, teacher of the University of Veracruz.
Moreover, they obtained, In the field of Social and Economic Sciences, Dr. Amanda Cano Ruiz, Doctor of Educational Research at Benemérita Escuela Normal Veracruzana and in the field of Biotechnology and Agricultural Sciences, Dr. Lourdes Georgina Iglesias Andreu; Researcher at the University of Veracruzana, in the field of Computing, Efren Mezora Montes, Doctor of Computing, member of the National System of Researchers and author of numerous texts on the subject and in the interdisciplinary field, Doctor of Environmental Sciences, Noe Aguilar Rivera, author and co-author of more than 110 Text published in Mexico and abroad.
After handing over the awards, Governor Cuitlahuac Garcia highlighted the scientific work of the winners. “Who are a source of great pride for Veracruz.”
The activities of the State Science and Technology Week in Xalapa will continue until September 29, and will subsequently be repeated from October 3 to 16 in Coatzacoalcos, Cosamaloapan, Gutierrez Zamora, Huatusco, Misantla, Beirut, San Andres Tuxtla, and Tantuyuca.
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