CIB researcher was noted for her dissemination of science among children
02-19-2021
02-19-2021
Paola Murgas, doctor in Cell and Molecular Biology, was recognized by the Conicyt Explora Program on the Day of Women and Girls in Science and Technology, commemorated on February 11. At the institution, they highlighted her role as a scientific advisor to a group of students from La Florida.
"I have been working with Explora for 11 years and it is the first time I have received this recognition." This is how Dra. Paola Murgas, researcher at the Center for Integrative Biology of the U. Mayor, summarizes the mention that Explora Conicyt made on February 11. That day is internationally celebrated the Day of Women and Girls in Science and Technology, and Dr. Murgas was one of the outstanding professionals.
“In Explora I have done everything: I have been an evaluator of written projects and initiatives presented at the National Congress of Explora.
Once I was invited to Copiapó and then I returned to give talks in three schools. It was a very nice tour. I also advised a group of schoolchildren in Florida in a scientific study, which was later published in a book ", the scientist details.
Thus, from the Explora Program, they highlighted how they advised and accompanied the learning process of this group of students from the capital, contributing their knowledge in research and responding to the questions of adolescents. In addition, Dr. Murgas' motivation led her to integrate other scientists into the process, demonstrating that collaborative work is one of the ways to learn and understand the world around us.
"I would have loved that Explora had existed when I was young, to have a greater approach to science," says the academic, who ends by saying: "This past year, science has had a huge boom and being part of this it motivates us to continue working with Chilean children".
