With support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Dr. Claudia Vargas Díaz and a research team from our University's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science participated in an initiative for international cooperation in teacher training, specifically for the field of Mathematics Education.
Dr. Claudia Vargas Díaz from our University's Faculty of Science proudly participated in the 9th ICMI-East Asia Regional Conference on Mathematics Education, which took place in South Korea from July 18-22, 2025.
The international forum was organized by renowned researchers from the Korean Society of Mathematics Education (KSME) and the Korean Society of Educational Studies in Mathematics (KSESM). Its central theme was the essence of mathematics education in the era of digital transformation.
Dr. Claudia Vargas Díaz, a researcher at our university's Faculty of Science, has been nominated as the only specialist in South America to develop an important project for the US National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.
The survey will examine current teaching practices in three key areas: data science, computational thinking, and AI. These are the foundational pillars for educating future generations with expertise in artificial intelligence.
Dr. Carlos Lizama, an academic in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (DMCC) at the University of Santiago, Chile, was recognized as one of the best mathematical scientists in Chile in the fourth edition of the international ranking compiled by Research.com, which recognizes researchers with the greatest impact in their discipline globally.
Dr. Carlos Lizama, an academic in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (DMCC) at the University of Santiago, Chile, was recognized as one of the best mathematical scientists in Chile in the fourth edition of the international ranking compiled by Research.com, which recognizes researchers with the greatest impact in their discipline globally.