In a ceremony that sealed Mining Month, Dr. Dora Altbir Drullinsky, Executive Director of the CEDENNA Foundation, was recognized as one of the most outstanding women in the mining industry in the third edition of the book "100 Women who Inspire in the Chilean Mining 2024".
For almost three months, Jesús Núñez Rengel, a Venezuelan researcher and doctoral student at the Institute of Biomedicine and Applied Sciences of the Universidad de Oriente, developed a research internship at the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA) at the University of Santiago de Chile. This valuable exchange was possible thanks to funding from the Latin American Academy of Sciences and the Richard Lounsbery Foundation, based in Washington.
Today we had the opportunity to receive a group of enthusiastic fourth-year Chemistry students from the Andrés Bello University at our facilities. This visit allowed them to delve into the world of nanoscience and nanotechnology, two fields that are transforming our understanding and manipulation of matter on tiny scales, but with great impact.
During the tour, students had the opportunity to explore three of our laboratories:
After 15 years of widely recognized academic, scientific and technological successes, the CEDENNA Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Center is preparing to face its next challenge: offering the country a new work project that, if approved by the authorities, will mean at least another 10 years of development for the benefit of industry and cutting-edge scientific research in Chile.
Nuestra Señora María Inmaculada School had the opportunity to visit the CEDENNA facilities, where students lived a unique educational experience. The day began with an introductory talk by Dr. Fabián Araneda, a researcher associated with CEDENNA, who immersed the young people in the fascinating world of nanotechnology. Through his presentation, students were able to understand in depth the concepts and applications that this emerging field offers for science and technology.
A group of researchers from the Doctorate in Mining at the Universidad Católica del Norte visited the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, in what was a day of academic and scientific exchange.
During the tour, the experts had the opportunity to learn in detail about our facilities and laboratories, including the Electron Microscopy, Transfer, Nanostructure Chemistry and Nanomagnetism Laboratory. These spaces are key to the development of advanced research in nanotechnology and its application in various fields, especially mining.
The head researcher at the Advanced Materials Research Center (CIMAV) of Mexico, Dr. Alejandra García García, will be carrying out activities and work days at the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA) until August 11. This, with the aim of sharing experiences and advances around the modification of nanomaterials that can be used to detect emerging contaminants, raise awareness and contribute to the generation of regulations.
Last Friday, July 12, a group of 25 students from the Eindhoven University of Technology, in the Netherlands, had the privilege of entering the fascinating nanoworld during a special tour of the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA).
The Conference began with a brief talk by the Executive Director of CEDENNA, Dr. Juan Escrig, who introduced the students to the impressive advances and applications of nanotechnology developed at CEDENNA. Next, the young explorers embarked on an exciting tour of the center's various specialized laboratories.
Last Friday, June 28, a seminar in the field of science and technology stood out, focused on the Nobel Prizes and the development of Quantum Dots. The event included the participation of Dr. Andrés Vega, researcher at CEDENNA and director of the Department of Chemical Sciences of the Faculty of Exact Sciences of the Andrés Bello University.
Dr. Eric Le Fur, Professor at the University of Rennes (France), member of the prestigious “École”, the Higher School of Chemistry of that institution, had an intense week of work in Chile with the Cedenna-Usach researcher Dr. . Diego Venegas, with whom he has been carrying out joint research for years that is part of the scientific efforts of both countries.
