Join us for the UCL Chilean Society's Seminar on Innovation and Creativity in Research, an exciting event dedicated to fostering groundbreaking academic work across a variety of disciplines. This interdisciplinary conference is designed to provide a platform for emerging critical scholarship at UCL, promoting inclusive intellectual exchanges in a non-hierarchical setting that is accessible to all attendees.
The focus of the seminar is on nurturing innovation and creativity within academic environments, with a particular emphasis on the unique landscapes and challenges faced by Chilean academia. In today's rapidly changing world, innovative and creative thinking is essential for advancing research and addressing complex societal issues.
Schedule
- 15:00 Welcome
- 15:15 Isidora Castillo - "Development of a Home Literacy Environment Interview Protocol for Early Years Educators in Chile."
- 15:30 Antonio Escobar - "Design and Simulation of a Soft Robotic Colon."
- 15:45 Gonzalo Guerrero - "Conscientization, Extractivism, and Neoliberalization of Nature in Chile."
- 16:00 Marieta Valdivia - "Protection of Dark and Quiet Skies: Recommendations for Policy and the Decision-Making Process."
- 16:15 Cristobal Valenzuela - "Public Procurement of AI-Based Solutions for Public Safety."
- 16:30 Conversation/Q+A for all speakers
- 17:00 Coffee break
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with pioneering research and innovative ideas that are shaping the future of academia. We look forward to your participation!