Once again from face-to-face, our House of Studies invites the national and international academic and scientific community to participate in this 4th. International congress, where participants will have the opportunity to train and develop skills in research and innovation with specialists from Latin America and Europe. We will also have workshops, poster presentations and a special research fair atmosphere.
The event will contribute to promote the generation of scientific capacities through the exchange of experiences and knowledge in the field of research and innovation, where science becomes a means, not only to address environmental problems and provide answers to them, but also as the way to generate truly innovative proposals, aligned with the resources and alternatives offered by the digitalization era, within the framework of relevance and social impact.
We extend the invitation to the entire national and international academic community (teachers, researchers, students and the general public), as well as professionals linked to research in the public or private sphere, to be part of this professional enrichment experience, which It will have the participation of prominent international and national speakers who will contribute their knowledge and experiences in a learning and knowledge transfer scenario.
Date:
August 3, 4 and 5, 2023
Place:
Hotel El Panama in Panama City.
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Researchers, teachers, professionals or students, national and international, and the general public who wish to present advances or research results of their authorship in the 4th. International Congress of Research, Innovation and Postgraduate: "SCIENCE AND INNOVATION: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO GENERATE SOCIAL IMPACT", may submit the summaries of their papers for evaluation by the scientific committee of the event, Until June 30th 2023, through the registration link available on the congress website. The presentation of the works will be ONLY in the modality SCIENTIFIC POSTER.
To register as an ASSISTANT or SPEAKER, click on the following link:
Panama (UMECIT students and teachers) Collector of Banco General, in the Yappy directory, UMECIT account, Payment gateway from the Cibersity platform or directly at the cashiers of any UMECIT headquarters in Panama.
External participants in Panama and internationally (Payment gateway available on the website or directly at the cashiers of any UMECIT office in Panama)
The university, within the framework of the agreements signed with some local hotels, offers congress participants the possibility of staying receiving the benefit of special corporate rates.
Reservation and payment requests are made directly by the interested party with the hotel of their choice, through the links that we share, without this implying any responsibility on the part of UMECIT.
PANAMA HOTEL
PROGRAM 4th. International Congress of Research, Innovation and Postgraduate
SCIENCE AND INNOVATION:CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO GENERATE SOCIAL IMPACT
Thursday, August 3, 2023
1:30 p.m.
Registration of participants
3 p.m.
Opening ceremony of the Congress
Opening words by Dr. José Alberto Nieto Rojas, Rector of UMECIT
Remarks by Dr. Maruja Gorday de Villalobos, Minister of Education of the Republic of Panama
Words by Dr. Eduardo Ortega Barría, National Secretary of Science and Technology (SENACYT)
Cultural participation of the typical group of UMECIT, La Chorrera
5 pm
Mixed Methods: Innovation and Social Impact in Human Behavior Sciences. Roberto Hernández Sampieri, University of Celaya, Mexico
6 p.m.
New Technologies Applied to Research and Innovation. Julio Cabero Almenara, University of Seville, Spain
7 p.m.
Contribution of the SENACYT Research and Innovation Centers to Science, Technology and Innovation. Alberto DeYcaza. Director of Business Innovation, National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation of the Republic of Panama
8 p.m.
The Three Groups of Intelligent Thought Processes (3GPPI) Embedded in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machines. Juan Postay, Kennedy University, Argentina
Opening toast / Closing of the day
Friday August 4, 2023
9 a.m.
Debate and Discussion on Research and Innovation in Latin American Universities. Violeta Acuña, Playa Ancha University of Valparaíso. Chili
9:45 a.m.
Change and Cooperation as a Key Factor in Innovation. Claudia Cintya Peña Estrada, University of Querétaro, Mexico
1:30 p.m.
Challenges and Perspectives of Science, Research and Innovation in the face of Sustainable Development. Gilberto Javier Cabrera Trimiño, REIMA, United States
10:50 a.m.
coffee break
11:45 a.m.
Artificial Intelligence and Agile Practices: Driving Innovation for the Well-being of People. Rosaura Paladino, Bancolombia Panama
12:45 p.m.
Presentation of the book: "The Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Routes" 2nd edition, presented by the authors Roberto Hernández Sampieri and Cristian Pauline Mendoza
2 p.m.
Lunch
6 p.m.
Workshop Sessions
Saturday August 5, 2023
8:45 a.m.
Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Perspective Sustainable. Paúl Sarango Lalangui, Private Technical University of La Loja. Ecuador
9:30 a.m.
Innovate Innovation Concept. Inclusion Policies and Educational Innovation from an International Perspective. Pedro Hugo Rangel, UNESCO Canada Chair
10:15 a.m.
Sustainable Development Goals as an Indicator of the Social Impact of Research. Carlos Estevez, Elsevier, Colombia
12 p.m.
Presentation of Research in Poster Modality
1:30 p.m.
Lunch / SPI Orchestra Presentation
4 p.m.
workshop sessions
5 pm
Closing ceremony:
Words by Dr. Magdy De las Salas, Director of Research, Innovation and Postgraduate
- delivery of awards
- awards
- Closing words by the Rector: Dr. José Alberto Nieto
- Delivery of Certificates
WORKSHOP SESSIONS:
- Emerging trends and pedagogies applied to university education. Dr Julio Cabero, Spain
- Science, Technology and Innovation (CTI) as an engine that Promotes the transfer of knowledge and collaboration. Dr. Alberto De Ycaza. Senacyt. Panama
- Explore alternative notions of innovation in education. Dr. Pedro Hugo Rangel, Canada.
- Identification of Blue Oceans and White Spots for research topics. Mgter. Carlos Estevez, Colombia
- Active Methodologies for Innovative Learning. Dr. Cintia Peña, Mexico.
- Perspectives and research trends in sustainable entrepreneurship. Dr. Paul Sarango, Ecuador.
- Research and Publication, Why and How Do We Publish in Certain Journals? Dr. Violeta Acuna. Chili.
- Preparation of protocols and reports of Scientific Research to Generate Social Impact, Dr. Roberto Hernandez Sampieri; Dr. Christian Paulina Mendoza Torres and Dr. Sergio Méndez Valencia. Mexico
- Current Research Trends for the Internationalization of Higher Education. Dr. Gilberto Javier Contreras Trimiño. Ibero-American Network for Environmental Research, United States.
- youproblem solving techniques used in Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Juan Postay, Kennedy University, Argentina.
- Agile Tools and Practices for the Development of an Artificial Intelligence Project to Improve People's Quality of Life. mgs. Rosaura Paladino, Panama.
Roberto Hernandez Sampieri
Mexico
He has a degree in Communication Sciences, a specialist in Organizational Communication, a Master's in Administration, a Diploma in Consulting and a PhD in Administration. He has been distinguished with two honorary master's degrees and ten honorary doctorates in Mexico, Chile, Venezuela and Peru. Likewise, he is co-author of various books, among which are: "Research Methodology: Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Routes", "Research Methodology" (six editions, a book for which he received recognition on several occasions from McGraw- Hill as Outstanding Local Original), "Research Fundamentals", "Research Methodology" (three editions in Portuguese) and "Research Methodology for High School", among others. He has been National Award for Communication and Psychology in Mexico. He is currently director of the Research Center and coordinator of the Doctoral Program in Administration and Development at the University of Celaya, member of the CONACYT National System of Researchers, president of the Guanajuato College of Communication and referee of high-impact scientific journals in English and Spanish.
Alberto Antonio De Ycaza Diaz
Panama
Bachelor of Banking and Finance Administration. More than 20 years in Panamanian banking, in connection with local and international transactions, in different departments. More than 10 years working on the subject of entrepreneurship and innovation in the National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation. Certified as a consultant for the Promotion of Entrepreneurship. Participation in the Workshop for Professionals of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Latin America. Various trainings from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) on the subject of invention patents and commercialization of science. Evaluator of entrepreneurship projects in different thematic areas, such as Information Technology and Telecommunications, Logistics and Transportation, Environment and Sustainable Development, Industry and Culture. In the National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation (SENACYT) he currently works as Director of the Directorate of Business Innovation and has held other positions such as Coordinator of entrepreneurship and innovation projects, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Business Innovation and Director in Charge of the Directorate of Business Innovation.
Violet
coin
Chili
PhD in "Person, Development, Learning. Prospettive epistemologiche, teoriche ed aplicative". Università Cattolica di Sacro Cuore, Milano. Magister of the Universidad de Playa Ancha in Evaluation of Learning, Chile. Full Professor at Universidad de Playa Ancha, Chile. Currently Coordinator of the Disciplinary Program of Adult Education. She was Academic Vice Chancellor of the same university and was part of the board of the Ethos Project of Academic Vice Chancellors of State Universities of Chile (CUECH) also participating in the formation of the Network of Academic Vice Rectors. She has developed contributions in the development of educational research, was representative of the organization of the meeting of Researchers in Education of the universities of Chile (ENIN) in 2016 , has developed for more than 10 years a line of study and research in Youth and Adult Education, coordinates and collaborates with the Ministry of Education numerous training courses for teachers of the educational system. She participates in the national network of Youth and Adult Education (RUEPJA), as well as belonging to a Latin American network in Adult Education. She is a permanent member of the International Council for Adult Education (ICAE).
Juan
Sunday Postay
Argentina
Graduate in Systems, Computer Engineer in the European community, Specialist in Cryptanalysis and Telecomputer Security. University Professor in the area of systems and in the area of artificial intelligence at the Kennedy University, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has written several articles in high-impact scientific journals on topics associated with artificial intelligence. Tutor and research jury at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. He has been responsible for the area in the operation and maintenance of highly complex systems
July
Cabero Almenara
Spain
PhD in Educational Sciences. Professor of Educational Technology at the University of Seville (US) (Spain), Director of the Secretariat of Educational Innovation US. Director of the Didactic Research Group (HUM 0390) of the Junta de Andalucía. Director of the Magazine: “Píxel-Bit. Media and Education Magazine. He has directed more than 75 doctoral theses. He has directed different research projects from public calls: Projects of Excellence, Studies and Analysis, R+D+i, on different topics: use of ICT by teachers, image of the teacher and teaching in the media, augmented reality. , personal learning environments, design of materials for remote training, e-learning. He has been an international consultant in different international institutions in different countries: Chile, Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, Bolivia. He has received different distinctions such as: Prize of the Royal Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla, Social Research Prize of the Provincial Council of Seville, Order of the Central University of Venezuela, among others.
Rosaura
paladin
Panama
MBA in senior management. Specialist in Higher Education. Organizational Development Specialist. Informatics Engineer. Scrum Master Certification. Product Owner Certification. Agile Coach Certification granted by the ICF (International Coach Federation) and CCE (Continuing Coach Education) Currently dedicated to accompanying individuals, teams and organizations in their agile transformation process as Agile Coach, through mentoring, coaching, facilitation and teaching of Agile principles and practices. He has experience in the functional design of systems, serving as an interface between the stakeholders of the project or product. More than ten years of experience as a lecturer, in the area of higher education and training, face-to-face, e-learning and blended learning, with various refereed publications and research, presentations and article arbitration. Publications on the use of artificial intelligence for the solution of complex problems, arbitration of research articles, jury in research projects, tutor and jury of undergraduate projects.
Gilberto Cabrera Trimino
USA
Geography Graduate; Master's Degree in Teaching Methodology, PHD in Pedagogical Sciences, specialized in Environmental Education. Postgraduate Specialty in Ecological Economics from the United Nations University. Specialty in population and development Center for Demographic Studies FULL PROFESSOR Retired from the Center for Public Administration Studies of the University of Havana. Contributor Texas Tech University, United States. UNIVER Advisor – Center for Higher Studies of Veracruz, Mexico. President of the Scientific Council of the Ibero-American Environment Network (REIMA). Vice President of the International University Network (IUN) Director Academic Coordinator Administrative, Sports and Educational Management Network Coordinator of the Environment and Sustainability of RUITEM. Extraordinary Professor of the University of Panama, Tenured Academician of Science and Technology of the Republic of Ecuador. Outstanding work in studies and action research and training on the subject of sustainability and its link with the social sciences, geography, population, environment, health and human development through environmental education, community work.
Hugo
Rangel Torrijo
Canada
Research professor at the University of Guadalajara-CUCI, he studied a master's degree in Culture and Values in Education at McGill University and in sociology at the University of Montreal. He also obtained a PhD in Educational Sciences from this university. He has conducted international studies on education policy and has produced several publications and studies related to democracy, citizenship and prisons. He is an associate professor at the University of Quebec in Montreal and where he did a postdoctoral fellowship in diversity policies and political philosophy. He is Scientific Adviser to the UNESCO Chair for Research Applied to Education in Prisons. Founder - coordinator of the CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND DIVERSITY. NGO in Canada
Claudia
Pena Estrada
Mexico
Professor – Researcher at the Autonomous University of Querétaro, Mexico. PhD in Technological Management and Innovation. Doctor Honoris Causa by the OIICE (International Organization for Educational Inclusion and Quality). Master in Occupational Psychology and Bachelor of Administration with a specialization in Human Resources. Academic certified in Administration by ANFECA. Leader of the Competitiveness and Globalization Academic Body. Member of the Academic Nucleus of the Master's Degree in Communication and Digital Culture and the Doctorate in Innovation and Educational Technology. He belongs to the National System of CONACYT Researchers, Level 1. He has the desirable PRODEP Profile of the SEP. Member of the Network of Researchers in Teaching of Mexico, Andorra and Spain (RIDMAE) and of the Network of Latin American Studies in Gender Studies (RELEG). National and international speaker and workshop leader.
Paul
Sarango Lalangui
Ecuador
Ph.D. in Business from the University of Barcelona-Spain, Master in Business Research from the same institution. Diploma in Strategic Marketing Management. Engineer in Business Administration, both awarded by the Private Technical University of Loja (UTPL) in Ecuador. During his 15 years of experience as a university professor and researcher in undergraduate and graduate programs, he has taught subjects related to entrepreneurship, innovation, new business development, product validation, research proposal, business development, and strategic management, among others. . In the professional field, he has held relevant positions such as Director of the Business Administration Career and Coordinator of the Chair of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Private Technical University of Loja, Ecuador. Currently, he works as Coordinator of the UTPL Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Group and is a member of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor team (GEM Ecuador 2023). In addition, he represents UTPL as Delegate in the GUESSS 2023 project (Global University Entrepreneurial Spirit Students' Survey). He is an active member of various academic and professional networks and communities, including the Global Network of Entrepreneurship Educators (Babson College, USA), British Academy of Management (BAM, London, UK), StartupGrind Community (USA). Foundation for the Strategic Analysis and Development of SMEs (FAEDPYME, Spain). It is also part of the Latin American Network for Innovation and Entrepreneurship CLADEA, the Ibero-American Network of Applied Quantitative Studies (Rideca, Havana, Cuba) and the International Communication Management Research Network (La Coruña, Spain). Author of scientific articles and book chapters focused on sustainable entrepreneurship, innovation, female entrepreneurship, business sustainability, entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurship and regional development, sustainable universities and university social responsibility.
Sergio Mendez Valencia
Mexico
He has a degree in international trade and a master's degree in administration with a specialty in marketing from the University of Celaya, Mexico, the same institution where he obtained a PhD in Administration with a focus on finance. He has a postdoctoral degree awarded by the National Technological Institute. He has completed short studies at foreign institutions such as the BCC of the State University of New York, West Virginia University, the Autonomous University of Barcelona and the School of Senior Management and Administration of the same Iberian city. Since 2005, he has been an undergraduate and postgraduate professor at different Mexican universities. He has collaborated on various books, chapters and scientific articles. Likewise, he has participated as a speaker and lecturer in various international congresses and events in Europe and Latin America. He was director of the Department of University Extension of the University of Celaya and coordinated the doctorates in Administration and Human Development. He has worked as a consultant and associate director in different research projects. In the social field, he served as alternate counselor of the Advisory Council of the Secretary of Social and Human Development of the State of Guanajuato. Since 2015 he has been a tenured professor at the University of Guanajuato where he coordinated the Master's in Business Studies, a postgraduate program recognized by the National Quality Postgraduate Program. He is currently a member of the National System of Researchers (CONACYT) and a professor with a desirable profile (PRODEP).
Christian Paulina Mendoza
Mexico
PhD in Administration, specialty in Organizational Development. Member of various Research Networks and Editorial Scientific Committees in Latin America. Research Coordinator of the Radar Network in Latin America. Co-author of the works of McGraw-Hill: "Research Methodology for Baccalaureate" (two editions), "Fundamentals of Research Methodology" and "Research Methodology: Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Routes", as well as the Center of Online Resources of said works, in collaboration with Dr. Roberto Hernández-Sampieri. Several book chapters, articles and other scientific works on SMEs, Mypes, Marketing and Education have been published. She currently works as a professor of undergraduate and postgraduate research methodology in various higher education institutions, as well as a consultant for research projects for private and public companies.
Carlos
estevez
Colombia
Biologist. Magister in Biology from the Javeriana University of Colombia. PhD Candidate in Systems Engineering and Computing from the National University of Colombia. He has worked in university administrative management from technology directorates and research directorates at the Javeriana, Nacional and El Rosario universities of the Republic of Colombia. He has been a university professor of biochemistry and bioinformatics and has worked on national research projects such as the "Colombian Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics in Extreme Environments (GeBiX)" and the Scientific-Technological Alliance Nucleosensor-TB, in the research project "Bioperfiles of Mycobacterium tuberculosis identified through systems biology and high-throughput techniques useful in the design of nanosensors.” Linked to Elsevier for more than four years, in the "Research Intelligence" division, as a consultant for research management for the northern region of Latin America.
