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Quantum computing comes to the classroom: school will bring together students and researchers to explore the technology of the future

Submitted by olabrin on Mon, 03/16/2026 - 12:43

Quantum computing, one of the most promising areas of science and technology, will be the focus of a new version of Qu Santiago V, the School of Quantum Computing that will take place on April 14, 15 and 16 at the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences of the Diego Portales University (UDP).

More women in science and decision-making: the challenge that marked the CEDENNA conference

Submitted by olabrin on Thu, 03/12/2026 - 18:39

With a call to strengthen public policies that enable more women to fully develop their professional careers, the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA) commemorated International Women's Day with a day of reflection on female leadership in science and decision-making.

The event took place in the Auditorium of the Research Centers Building at the University of Santiago, Chile, and included the participation of university authorities, researchers, students, and representatives from the scientific community.

Women in science and spaces of power: CEDENNA will hold a discussion at USACH

Submitted by olabrin on Thu, 03/12/2026 - 18:43
  • The event will bring together congresswoman and former Minister of Health Helia Molina, researcher Mónica Antilén and ACHIPEC president Macarena Rojas Ábalos to discuss female leadership, science and decision-making.

As part of the commemoration of International Women's Day, the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA) will hold the discussion "Women, science and decision-making: real experiences in spaces of power," an event that seeks to open a space for reflection on the trajectories, challenges and lessons learned by women who have influenced areas of knowle

CEDENNA held the 2nd Hybrid Training Meeting in Nanoscience for Chemistry Teachers

Submitted by olabrin on Tue, 01/20/2026 - 14:02

 

On Saturday, January 17, the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, CEDENNA, held the II Hybrid Meeting of Training in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for Chemistry Teachers, an event that brought together teachers from different regions of the country with the purpose of strengthening the teaching of sciences by incorporating cutting-edge content, aligned with the learning objectives of the national curriculum.

CEDENNA participated in the X National Meeting on Physics Didactics at UMCE

Submitted by olabrin on Tue, 01/20/2026 - 14:06

The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA) participated in the X National Meeting on Physics Didactics, held at the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences (UMCE), an event that brought together teachers, academics and researchers committed to the teaching, dissemination and social projection of science.

Carozzi receives international recognition for innovation in sustainable packaging

Submitted by olabrin on Tue, 01/20/2026 - 14:09

Carozzi was awarded first place in the 2025 Packaging Innovation Award, a recognition granted by LABEN Chile at the University of Santiago that highlights innovative packaging developments focused on sustainability, material efficiency, and the circular economy. The award recognizes solutions that address current industry challenges by integrating technological innovation, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement of production processes.

The nanoworld opens its doors to new visitors!

Submitted by olabrin on Mon, 12/22/2025 - 12:36

Third and fourth-year high school students from Colegio San Andrés de Maipú visited the Center to learn firsthand about the fascinating world of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

During the visit, the students toured the Microscopy, Nanosafety, Nanobiomedicine, Packaging, and Plant Nanobiotechnology laboratories, where they observed the work of our researchers. This experience allowed them to discover how scientific advances in these areas are transforming the world and generating innovative solutions to various challenges.

CEDENNA opens call for entries to the 2025 Internal Image Competition

Submitted by olabrin on Mon, 12/22/2025 - 12:24

The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA) invites undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and technology developers affiliated with the Center to participate in the 2025 CEDENNA Images Contest.

This initiative seeks to collect the best images obtained from nanoscience and nanotechnology research, whether through electron microscopy, simulations, or other techniques, with the aim of bringing scientific work closer to the general public and fostering a scientific culture in our country.

Chile hosted the International Symposium on Nanochemistry and Supramolecular Chemistry for the first time

Submitted by olabrin on Mon, 12/22/2025 - 12:23

Researchers from the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA) once again put Chile on the international scientific map by playing a key role in organizing the International Symposium on Nanochemistry and Supramolecular Chemistry (ISNSC), which was held in South America for the first time in its history, with Chile as the host country.

Science comes alive at CEDENNA!

Submitted by olabrin on Mon, 12/22/2025 - 12:22

This week we welcomed enthusiastic students from grades 9, 10, and 11 at Colegio María Inmaculada, who had the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Through a tour of our Microscopy, Nanomagnetism, Nanosafety, Nanostructure Chemistry, and Nanobiomedicine laboratories, the students learned firsthand about the work of our researchers, discovering how science connects with everyday life and paves the way to the future.

Nanoscience Photos

Impresión de nanovolcanes
Autora: R. Abarca, Cedenna.
Campos magnéticos coloridos
Estrella de Vanadio
Nanoarrugas
Rebeldía de las magnetizaciones
Nanoerizo
Nanohilos de Cobalto
Rebeldía de las magnetizaciones