UMECIT present at the 5th Edition of the Ibero-American Night of Researchers (NII)

This Friday, September 27, UMECIT had the honor of participating in the 5th Edition of the Ibero-American Night of Researchers (NII), an event that brought together students, researchers and the general public at the City of Knowledge. This activity, organized by the Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI) in Panama, had the support of important government, private and educational institutions.

The Ibero-American Researchers' Night It is an initiative whose purpose is to strengthen the link between research centers, educational institutions and society, promoting scientific research and the development of innovative projects.

During the event, multiple presentations were held in format «Tech Talks», highlighting the participation of the Dr. Magdy De las Salas, Director of Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies at UMECIT, who presented the talk “How do I get started in research and not die trying?”. His speech provided valuable advice to promote the culture of research among young people, motivating them to delve into the fascinating world of science. Also, the Dr. Ruben Collantes, a researcher at our university, shared a presentation in this format.

One of the most special moments was the Expo ConCiencia, in which the researcher Koritza Ortega, professor of the Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety at the La Chorrera campus, together with students from the research group, presented the results of their research entitled “Prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries in construction workers in La Chorrera”. In parallel, the Dr. Ruben Collantes, professor of the Bachelor's Degree in Criminology at the David campus and of the Doctorate in Educational Sciences, presented the findings of the institutional investigation “Prospecting for poisonous arthropods of medical and forensic importance in Chiriquí, Panama”.

Both investigations are part of the UMECIT Research and Innovation Center, with the support of the Science and Technology Unit (UCYT), and are noted for their valuable contributions to the academic and scientific community, both nationally and internationally.

In addition, UMECIT had the opportunity to share with the attendees its scientific production through two stands where our products were disclosed indexed scientific journals, offering participants access to our most recent research and publications. Students from the research groups of the Bachelor's Degree in General Psychology, headquarters in Panama, and the Bachelor of Laws, La Chorrera headquarters, were also present, strengthening the representation of our university at this important meeting.

Finally, it is worth highlighting that UMECIT was one of the institutions sponsoring the event, reaffirming its commitment to promoting scientific research and innovation in Panama and the region.