IFOP Participates in the Science Festival with an Interactive and Multidisciplinary Exhibition
November 11th, 2024
Highlighting its commitment to innovation and collaboration in research and culture
On October 24, between 8:30 and 13:00, IFOP participated with a stand at the FECI Science Festival, within the framework of the XX Regional Congress of School Research and Innovation Explora Los Lagos. FECI is a massive scientific dissemination event, with significant participation from school communities.
“The Science Festival is a national, public and free event, organized since 2019 by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation in alliance with different actors in the science, technology, knowledge and innovation ecosystem (CTCI) in order to open spaces so that all people, of all ages and throughout the country, can discover the science that surrounds them and the knowledge they possess.” About the festival – Science Festival
The general theme is Science in the water, and from the Aquaculture Research Division of IFOP, Puerto Montt and Putemún Campuses, the colleagues who attended the activity presented:
*Didactic module on cell recognition and blooms of Didymosphenia geminata, presented by researcher Mario Ortiz.
*Ecosystemic aquaculture by researcher José Alberto Videla of the Larval Monitoring Program of Mussels, who brought the Endemic Seed platform along with samples of what this study constantly monitors.
*Parasites of marine organisms, was presented by the expert technologist María Paz Navarrete
*CHONOS, IFOP’s oceanographic portal at the service of society, run from the IFOP Castro base by oceanographers Luis Avello and Oliver Venegas.
The Science Festival is a wonderful initiative that not only fosters interest and curiosity in science among students, but also through them, in the entire community. Being a national, public and free event, it allows people of all ages and from different backgrounds to participate and get involved in interactive and educational activities. The collaboration between the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation and various actors in the CTCI ecosystem enriches the event, promoting a multidisciplinary and dynamic approach that highlights the importance of science in everyday life.
The participation of the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP) in the Science Festival (FECI), through an interactive and multidisciplinary exhibition, reflects the commitment of the institution and its Aquaculture Research Division (DIA) to innovation and collaboration in research and culture. Being part of this type of event is essential for IFOP and the DIA, since it not only strengthens the dissemination of knowledge derived from our institutional work, but also contributes to demystifying science, making it more accessible and closer to society. Activities such as workshops, talks, exhibitions and recreational experiences allow attendees to approach different scientific areas in a practical and entertaining way, from biology to technology and innovation. In addition, the FECI acts as a meeting space between researchers, students and the general public, encouraging the exchange of ideas and the creation of collaboration networks. This initiative promotes scientific literacy and fosters a greater appreciation for knowledge, while consolidating itself as a place of reflection and learning for society. The active participation of various institutions and experts also contributed to enriching the event, broadening the thematic variety and offering a more comprehensive perspective on current challenges.