Emphasizing the importance of the future is the main line pursued by both publications by prominent historians worldwide, who within the framework of the 50th anniversary of the Pedagogy degree in History and Geography at the University of La Serena held a launch discussion.

In the Andacollo Hall of the Central House of the University of La Serena, the discussion and launch of the publications of the academic from the University of Alcalá, Spain, Dr. Pedro Pérez Herrero, and the 2008 National History Prize winner and Emeritus Professor took place. from the Catholic University of Valparaíso, Dr. Eduardo Cavieres Figueroa.

The discussion took place within the framework of the activities to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Pedagogy in History and Geography degree, in which university authorities, academics and students were present, who participated in an enriching day in favor of reflection and deepening around these two new publications.

Both books were written collaboratively by both history professors, “Informality and History: Precariousness or opportunities?” and “The Historian's Office: between pasts and futures”, which invite readers and future historians to adopt a more purposeful vision of professional practice.

The academic from the University of Alcalá, Spain, Dr. Pedro Pérez Herrero, stressed that the current mission consists of building new narratives. “What students must learn is to build their own history, learn not to repeat, not to memorize, but to build, they must be free. The spirit of self-criticism is based on freedom, and freedom means commitment and responsibility,” he stated.

Likewise, the 2008 National History Prize winner, Dr. Eduardo Cavieres Figueroa, emphasized his special link with the Pedagogy degree in History and Geography at the University of La Serena and emphasized the vitalizing importance of history in favor of improvements for the common benefit. “Sensibleness is essential in our lives and in the development of history,” he noted.

The discussion allowed those present to participate in a thoughtful round of questions in which the search for answers to current regional, national and global events took precedence, in favor of the collective construction of a world compatible with the conceptions of the common good.

Written by Paula Godoy, ULS journalist

Through the Science and Technology Dissemination and Dissemination team of the Vice-Rector for Research and Graduate Studies, students from the Cervantes and Horizontes schools were able to see up close how the different units of the ULS work.

Science Week was lived to the full at the University of La Serena and offered various activities for the community in general, thus linking visitors with the science that is done at the university. Part of this were the guided tours organized by the Science and Technology Dissemination and Dissemination team of the Vice-Rector for Research and Graduate Studies, which made it possible to show the progress that it has made throughout its years.

Campus Digital also collaborated in these visits and organized a tour of its facilities, where visitors from the Cervantes and Horizontes schools were able to learn about all the processes that are carried out. They were shown step by step the implementation of the current Univrso initiative

Those attending this activity were able to live an experience prepared for them and, apart from getting to know the physical location of Campus Digital, they also interacted with the team and learned about the work of each area within the unit.

Valentina Concha is in her second year at the Cervantes School and described her experience: “the tour was very well distributed, super well organized and this was the surprise part, because I like astronomy so much. Opening the University to people allows us to realize what it is and see what our future is going to be”.

The mathematics teacher at the Horizontes school, Edith Alzamora, also commented that this visit “was very nice, the students got to know new things, some that many of them had not seen, for example, virtual reality, and they were very excited about it. We appreciate that the University is receiving the schools, it is a way of opening the University to others”

It is expected in the future to replicate this type of initiative that opens the doors of the University to the community in general and shows that the institution is at the service of all, in addition to attracting young people to science in an entertaining way.

Source: Digital Campus

An experience was provided associated with the subject of Assistantship Practice, which is taught in the sixth semester of the Pedagogy in Chemistry and Natural Sciences degree, which aimed to bring the enjoyment and understanding of science closer.

With the purpose of sharing knowledge, seal of the University of La Serena, the Pedagogy degree in Chemistry and Sciences. Naturales developed a new day of visits to its laboratories, where Christ School students had the opportunity to experiment, ask questions, answer and increase their understanding of the phenomena of their daily lives, with a scientific approach.

The objective is to bring the enjoyment and understanding of these topics closer. For this purpose, an experience was provided associated with the Teaching Practice subject, which is taught in the sixth semester of the degree, around Acid-Base Assessment.

Benjamín Polanco, who is in fourth grade, valued the initiative that allows him to “experiment in this area, even beyond what we can see at school, and be able to learn from people who are specialized in the subject and guide us in a way that we can understand things and do them in a better way.”

Dr. Patricia Pizarro, Coordinator of the Pedagogy degree in Chemistry and Natural Sciences, explained that the students, with this experience, manage to “determine the amount of acid that is in a sample of vinegar. We work with simple materials that they can access in their educational establishments and that do not pose any danger to the development of the practitioner. In this way, we share knowledge with them.”

For her part, Claudia Carmona, Chemistry teacher at Christ School, stated that the students of her establishment are awakening interest in Chemistry, and these instances help their academic development. “This link has been generated with the University of La Serena and the doors have always been opened for us to bring students and be able to work with them on these pedagogical outings. They can learn about the work that is carried out in the university laboratories and they really like coming.”

In this way, the University of La Serena continues to work on sharing knowledge with the community in response to the institutional seal.

Written by Patricia Castro, Science and Technology Dissemination and Dissemination Team

The Chilean solar car achieved 7th place among 27 vehicles, being the only Latin American representative in the world championship of these technologies, in Australia.

The Antakari team and the Intikallpa V solar car from the University of La Serena (ULS) and Minera Los Pelambres, traveled 3 thousand kilometers through the Australian desert to reach an outstanding 7th place in the main Challenger category, at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2019. The vehicle had no faults throughout the competition and traveled on average at 66 kilometers per hour. 

This is the third time that the Chilean car participates in this world championship, since in 2013 Intikallpa was the first Latin American vehicle to conclude the competition, reaching 2nd place in the Adventure category. In 2017 it placed 10th in the main category of the race, after the Stanford University solar car.

Regarding the competition and good positioning of Intikallpa in the most important solar car competition in the world, the academic of the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the ULS and professional in charge of the execution of the Intikallpa project, Camilo Moreno, stressed that “being par or surpass large international universities such as Michigan, Beijing Institute of Technology, Cambridge and Stanford, among others, it has been a great experience and shows that we can do it, and despite being a developing country, today we have people with the capabilities and knowledge to be at the level of other developed countries.”

“For us the most important thing was to finish the race, considering that 3 vehicles turned over in the middle of the competition. The former world champion had 200 kilometers left to travel and their car caught fire. Fortunately, the driver managed to get out in time. Being able to finish the competition without any eventuality and with the entire team safe is the most important thing and we are happy with the results obtained,” stressed Camilo Moreno.

The Rector of the ULS, Dr. Nibaldo Avilés, along with highlighting this new participation of the University prototype in the competition and congratulating all those who make up the Antakari team for this important international achievement, valued the effort and dedication of its members, “who have put the name of the institution, the region and the country at the top.”

For Dr. Mauricio Godoy, Dean of the ULS Faculty of Engineering, “competing with outstanding universities in the world and with countries such as Japan, the United States, Belgium and Germany fills us with pride, we value our Intikallpa project that was born with a lot of work and effort between the University of La Serena and Minera Los Pelambres. Since its birth, it has positioned itself worldwide, which shows that we are at the forefront of solar car technologies. It is a result well deserved by all the talent, energy and perseverance of academics, collaborating professionals and especially students of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, thanks to the support of the University, institutions and companies."

Unlike the predecessor vehicle (Intikallpa IV), in this new construction materials used in Formula 1 cars, fighter planes and sailboats were considered. It has a more aerodynamic design on the front, which reduces energy consumption by 15%. 

Written by María José Barraza, FIULS 2030 Project

Closing the sixth day of competition, the solar car from the University of La Serena is in 7th place out of a total of 27 vehicles competing in the Challenger category, with 500 km still remaining. To go.

An outstanding participation is that of the Intikallpa V solar car from the University of La Serena, the only Latin American representative in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2019 in Australia, where it is currently located in 7th place out of 27 solar vehicles in competition in the Challenger category.

This is Intikallpa's third participation in this race, once again standing out among the top 10 solar cars in the world championship, where it competes with vehicles from universities from countries such as China, Holland, Canada, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, among others.

With only two days left in the competition, the ULS solar car has traveled a total of 2.431 km, being only 500 km away. of the goal.

Intikallpa Project

The solar car project, built by students and academics from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has the support of the University, through various units, in addition to the collaboration provided by different companies and institutions.

Unlike the predecessor vehicle (Intikallpa IV), in this new construction materials used in Formula 1 cars, fighter planes and sailboats were considered. It has a more aerodynamic design than the previous one, in its front part, which allows energy consumption to be reduced by 15%.

Written by Tomás Rodríguez, DirCom

Facilitating teaching and learning strategies is the main objective of the new didactics laboratory of the Pedagogy in History and Geography career of the Faculty of Social and Business Sciences of the University of La Serena.

In an official ceremony, framed in the 50th anniversary of the Pedagogy degree in History and Geography, the inauguration of the new unit was celebrated, in which university authorities, academics, students and special guests participated.

For the Rector of the University of La Serena, Dr. Nibaldo Avilés Pizarro, this new space will allow the level of the degree to be further enhanced. “We are very proud of our Pedagogy degree in History and Geography, which has produced several very important leaders for the development of the region and the country,” he stated.

Four years ago, the ULS was awarded two important projects in favor of improving pedagogy careers, which are the PMI FIP ULS 1501 and the Implementation Plan to strengthen the initial training of PI CM ULS1756 teachers.

Given this, the Director of Strategic Development and Quality, Dr. César Espíndola Arellano, highlighted the institutional commitment to strengthening learning spaces. “This initiative was possible thanks to the efforts of different career groups, which have accentuated the assurance of quality processes,” he said.

Access to teaching resources for career students will be an enhancer in their professional training. In this regard, the Director of the School of Pedagogy in History and Geography, Dr. Fabián Araya Palacios, explained that the laboratory has two foundations, one based on the theory of multiple intelligences and for the development of cognitive work. “This laboratory aims to work more actively, solving problems and developing innovation, we want to advance in smart classrooms, in the digital world and in the future have augmented reality,” he stated.

The inauguration of this new space for the degree is part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary and the new accreditation process, an instance that invites the entire community to participate and thereby ensure institutional quality.

Written by Paula Godoy, ULS journalist

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