Regional Regional Program of Scientific and Technological Research

Hundreds of people visited the scientific Sign CEQUA Regional Center (funded by CONICYT through its Programme Regional). There, People of all ages could converse, discover and exchange ideas with researchers who participated in this informative meeting was held in the central building enclosure Austral Zone.

Visitors who responded to this invitation Cequa were greeted by a great figure of the late Smilodon, better known as "saber-toothed tiger", one of the 10 figures that will shape the future Prehistoric Fauna Park, with scale replicas of animals that inhabited the region millions of years ago and talk about the natural history of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica.

This journey through the different disciplines was varied and entertaining, as the research and professional endeavored to show their work and encourage scientific curiosity, explaining to those present, for example, how to work on the issue of remote sensing, including a scale model of a satellite station, that provide satellite images, such as those used to create the digital mapping Torres del Paine. In the near field, the said, it was observed part of the work done in the area of ​​Glaciology field, using electronic technology through a Total Station, to raise topographic data, fundamental for example, in observing the changes they are experiencing the glaciers of our region.

In another area of ​​the sample, Visitors learned about the microalga Didymo, techniques and tools for collecting samples and could appreciate the microscope, cells of this invasive species. As they also managed to discover the little world of mosses and zooplankton through an electronic magnifier, information with specialists. All could see whalebone, crab eggs and larvae, organic elements that speak of other activities performed by scientists CEQUA, research on cetaceans, and genomics of crab and hake magallánicas.

There was a space for smaller animals could paint and environmental issues in the region, as well as lots of promotional material delivered, current and informative.

Hundreds of people confirmed, once again, what if science is presented in a fun and entertaining way, captures the interest of children and adults. Special mention to Zona Franca Austral for the welcome initiatives that bring science and culture Magellan. Through this exhibition, left show the interest of the community for scientific activity, by advances in recent years and the work done by the regional scientific center CEQUA benefit of the region and the effort to transfer scientific knowledge to their community.

Ultimately, a different Saturday at the massive turnout left everyone happy, organizers and the general public. A perfect end to twelve years of experience.