By Moiya Sullivan | June 10, 2026

In an era defined by climate volatility and resource scarcity, the question of how to make industrial production sustainable has moved from academic journals to the center of global policy debates. This week, that conversation arrives in Bolivia.

On Wednesday, June 10, at 15:30 Bolivia time, the eighth episode of Voices of Science — a podcast produced by Univalle Online in collaboration with the Journal of Latin American Sciences and Culture (JLASC) and the Andean Road Countries for Science and Technology (ARCST) — will feature Ing. Edwin Lamas, a member of the Scientific Committee of Bolivia’s National Faculty of Engineering.

The episode, hosted by Lic. Yelka Aguilera, promises an exclusive, high-level interview with an engineer who operates at the intersection of academia and the productive sector. Lamas is not only a researcher and educator but also a bridge between the laboratory and the factory floor — a role that places him at the heart of Bolivia’s efforts to align industrial development with environmental sustainability.

A Voice from the Scientific Committee

Lamas serves on the Scientific Committee of the National Faculty of Engineering, one of Bolivia’s most prestigious technical institutions. His work spans three core areas: teaching, research, and productive sector linkage — a triad that the country’s engineering leadership views as essential for transforming theoretical knowledge into tangible industrial solutions.

While the episode’s full content remains under embargo until broadcast, advance notes indicate that Lamas will address the future of industrial systems through a sustainability lens. Topics are expected to include energy efficiency, waste reduction, and the integration of green technologies into existing production chains — challenges that resonate far beyond Bolivia’s borders.

Science Culture Meets Industrial Policy

For the teams behind JLASC and ARCST, the timing shows a core belief: that scientific culture construction is not an abstract ideal but a practical necessity. In Bolivia, where industrial development has historically lagged behind that of regional neighbors, integrating sustainability principles into engineering education and practice could prove transformative.

How to Tune In

The live broadcast will take place:

• Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

• Time: 15:30 Bolivia time (19:30 UTC)

• Platform: Facebook and YouTube – Univalle Online

For viewers across Latin America and beyond, the episode offers a rare window into how Bolivian engineers are thinking about the future, not as a distant horizon, but as a set of design choices to be made today.

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