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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.

Academic Leads Usach-Harvard Study to Measure Environmental Impact of Heater Replacement

On July 30, a significant milestone was reached in the decontamination of the Metropolitan Region, specifically in the municipality of Tiltil, with the 1,000th replacement of a wood-burning stove. The initiative, part of Anglo American's emissions compensation plan for its Los Bronces Integrado mining project, replaces old stoves with efficient heating and cooling equipment. The University of Santiago de Chile and Harvard University are collaborating to lead a scientific study that will measure the environmental impact of this replacement.

Usach Academic Earns Spot on Prestigious International Math Research List

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.

Usach Academic Earns Spot on Prestigious International Math Research List

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.