Académicos

Strategic Information Value: Optimizing Real-World Decision Making

In many complex scenarios, strategic decision-making must occur before the full picture of the future is known. However, contrary to traditional models, modern practitioners recognize that investing in additional information is often a viable option before committing to a final action. The key question is no longer just what decision to make, but what and how much information to obtain, when to do so, and at what cost.

Usach Researcher Honored at 46th Annual Congress of the Chilean Society of Pharmacology

The Annual Congress of the Pharmacological Society is a space whose purpose is to promote scientific exchange, update evidence, and foster collaborations that drive research in pharmacology.

In this context, and before the closing conference, the event organizers decided to recognize Dr. Juan Pablo García Huidobro, an academic from the Faculty of Chemistry and Biology, for his role in training undergraduate and graduate students, his career as a researcher, “and above all for his influence on many academics who now belong to the Pharmacological Society.”

Dr. Claudia Vargas to represent the University of Santiago at the 2026 Future Congress

Dr. Claudia Vargas Díaz will make her Congreso Futuro debut on Friday, January 16, as part of the 15th edition’s “Brain Interpretation” session at the Ceina Cultural Center.

In her talk, “How to Love Mathematics? From Emotions to Learning,” the USACH scholar will explore the profound impact of emotions on the classroom—addressing why anxiety often acts as a barrier for both students and teachers.

Lead Director Sets Milestone with Third Consecutive Fondef Idea R&D Grant

Driven by the concerning number of marine species illegally discarded at sea, Dr. Chang’s proposal seeks to develop an Artificial Intelligence solution to tackle pressing challenges such as overfishing, pollution, and climate change.

Dr. Mónica Imarai: Chilean Association of Immunologists (ASOCHIN) Immunology Award

The Chilean Association of Immunologists (ASOCHIN) awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in Immunology to Dr. Mónica Imarai Bahamonde, a distinguished USACH academic at the Faculty of Chemistry and Biology. This recognition, granted by her peers after consulting all association members, highlights the researcher's commitment to advancing immunology in Chile.

University Researcher to Join Two Subpesca Technical Committees

Dr. Francisco Plaza-Vega, an academic at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (DMCC), has been selected for two Technical Scientific Fisheries Committees (CCTP). These bodies advise the Undersecretary of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca) under the Ministry of Economy, Development, and Tourism, providing the scientific evidence necessary for the sustainable management of Chile’s marine resources.

Math Education Expert Excelled at South Korea Conference

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.

Usach Academic Attends Global Theoretical and Computational Chemistry Conference

Dr. Gloria Cárdenas Jirón, an academic from the Department of Environmental Sciences at the Faculty of Chemistry and Biology of the University of Santiago, Chile, participated as a guest speaker at the World Association of Theoretical and Computational Chemists (Watoc) 2025, the most important international conference in the field of theoretical and computational chemistry.

Academic to Represent South America in Prestigious Global Project

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.

All Alive in Memory: Writings Denouncing and Honoring Absence

In a period marked by the 50th anniversary of the civil-military coup, memory becomes an urgent and active commitment for the feminist writers' collective AUCH+. Through its Reading Promotion Commission, the collective is spearheading "All Alive in Memory," a poetic and audiovisual tribute to women who were detained, disappeared, and executed for political reasons, including those who were pregnant at the time of their abduction.