Orlando de la Vega Luna, Director General of International Affairs at the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso, along with Ignacio Bahamonde, Director of International Projects, participated in the 5th Meeting of the STEM Latin America Network, held in Lima, Peru.
The event brought together teachers, researchers, educational leaders, and representatives from institutions in various countries across the region with the aim of strengthening collaboration, exchanging experiences, and promoting initiatives aimed at developing an inclusive, relevant STEM+ education that addresses the challenges faced by local communities.
As part of this event, the Fourth Latin American STEM+ Teachers’ Conference was held, bringing together members of the Latin American STEM+ Teachers’ Community Network, coordinated by the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso through the Center for Research on Science Teaching and STEM Education (CIDSTEM PUCV).
During the opening ceremony, the Director General of International Affairs, Orlando de la Vega Luna, delivered remarks on behalf of the PUCV, highlighting the University’s commitment to international cooperation, strengthening academic networks, and promoting opportunities for collaboration to contribute to the development of education in Latin America.
The program included lectures, panel discussions, workshops, and opportunities for exchange focused on education for sustainability, equity and inclusion, global citizenship, well-being, digital culture, ancestral knowledge, and strengthening educational communities.
The PUCV’s participation in this initiative strengthens its ties with international collaboration networks, promoting the exchange of knowledge and the development of joint initiatives that contribute to the strengthening of STEM+ education in Latin America.
