From Curiosity to Action: Biopochito AI, the Living Portal, Science Culture Construction, and Media & Information Literacy for Lake Titicaca

How children, families, communities, educators, scientists, and AI can #WeAllPlayAPart in protecting biodiversity and building a culture of science 1. Overview Science is a fundamental human right. Yet access to scientific information alone is not enough. People also need the confidence to ask questions, the ability to examine evidence, the skills to navigate information critically, and opportunities to participate in the creation and communication of … Continue reading From Curiosity to Action: Biopochito AI, the Living Portal, Science Culture Construction, and Media & Information Literacy for Lake Titicaca

Bridging Science and Society: The Role of Public Communication of Science and STEM Education in Building Scientific Culture

By Shantel Guillaume   What use is scientific knowledge if it does not reach those who need it most? This question permeates the research presented by Prof. Yelka Aguilera Santos at the Fifth National Scientific Congress of the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), held in August 2026 in La Paz, Bolivia. Public Communication of Science and STEM Education were the … Continue reading Bridging Science and Society: The Role of Public Communication of Science and STEM Education in Building Scientific Culture

Comunicación Pública de la Ciencia y Educación STEM: una investigación presentada en el V Congreso Científico de OWSD 2026

Por Shantel Guillaume ¿De qué sirve el conocimiento científico si no llega a quienes más lo necesitan? Esta pregunta traviesa la investigación presentada por la Prof. Yelka Aguilera Santos durante el V Congreso Científico Nacional de la Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), celebrado en Agosto de 2026 en La Paz, Bolivia. La Comunicación Pública de la Ciencia y la Educación … Continue reading Comunicación Pública de la Ciencia y Educación STEM: una investigación presentada en el V Congreso Científico de OWSD 2026

IN MEMORIAM: Michèle Mattelart (1941–2026) — Pioneer of Communication and Gender Studies in Latin America

2026-08-28 Yelk Aguilera Santos | Science Engagement and Public Communication Officer, JLASC Michèle Mattelart, the French literary scholar, sociologist, and pioneering figure in Latin American communication studies, died at the age of 84. Her career focused on the critical analysis of media, culture, and gender representations—work that established her as one of the most influential academic women in the field. Institutions including the Universidad de … Continue reading IN MEMORIAM: Michèle Mattelart (1941–2026) — Pioneer of Communication and Gender Studies in Latin America

In Memoriam: Michèle Mattelart, pionera de la comunicación y los estudios de género en Latinoamérica

Por Yelk Aguilera Santos, Responsable de Oficial de Vinculación Científica y Comunicación Pública JLASC   Michèle Mattelart (1941–2026) investigadora, literata y socióloga francesa, además fue pionera de los estudios de comunicación en Latinoamérica y dedicó gran parte de su trayectoria al análisis crítico de los medios de comunicación, la cultura y las representaciones de género. Falleció a sus 84 años y hoy instituciones educativas como … Continue reading In Memoriam: Michèle Mattelart, pionera de la comunicación y los estudios de género en Latinoamérica

A Milestone in Thermoelectric Science: A Discovery for a Sustainable Future

2026-08-25 Every scientific journey begins with a question. For Dr. Marco A. Cabero Z., the question was profound: How can we better understand the materials that will power our sustainable future? In 2023, that question found a remarkable answer. Dr. Cabero, a researcher in condensed-matter physics, thermoelectric materials, nanotechnology, and precision measurement, and his co-inventors received the grant for the Invention Patent CN111551581B, “A Thermoelectric Material Performance Measurement … Continue reading A Milestone in Thermoelectric Science: A Discovery for a Sustainable Future

World Green Science Day 2026 to Focus on International Collaboration, Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement for a Sustainable Future

By Moiya Sullivan The fifth edition of World Green Science Day (WGSD) will be held on December 9, 2026, bringing together scientists, policymakers, educators, industry representatives, civil society organizations, and young people around a shared objective: strengthening international cooperation and turning scientific knowledge into practical action for a sustainable future. This year’s theme, “International Collaboration, Advocacy, and Stakeholder Engagement for a Sustainable Future,” reflects the growing need for cross-border, cross-sector … Continue reading World Green Science Day 2026 to Focus on International Collaboration, Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement for a Sustainable Future

Voices of Science Temporada 2: Transformando el Diálogo Científico en Cultura

Avanzando en la Construcción de Cultura Científica en América Latina y más allá Por el equipo editorial | Journal of Latin American Sciences and Culture A medida que Voices of Science entra en su segunda temporada en 2026, la iniciativa evoluciona más allá de la comunicación científica hacia una ambición más amplia: contribuir a construir una cultura en la que la ciencia sea accesible, compartida, cuestionada … Continue reading Voices of Science Temporada 2: Transformando el Diálogo Científico en Cultura

Voices of Science Season 2: Turning Scientific Dialogue into Culture

2026-08-16 By the Editorial Team | Journal of Latin American Sciences and Culture As Voices of Science enters its second season in 2026, the initiative is evolving beyond science communication toward a broader ambition: helping build a culture in which science is accessible, shared, questioned, and woven into everyday life. The first season, broadcast twice monthly, brought together scientists, educators, researchers, and community voices from Latin America … Continue reading Voices of Science Season 2: Turning Scientific Dialogue into Culture

Feria Internacional del Libro: Una Sinergia entre la Comunicación Pública de la Ciencia y la Construcción de Cultura Científica

Por Yelka Aguilera Santos Responsable de Divulgación Científica y Comunicación Pública del JLASC El paradigma de Construcción de una Cultura Científica y la estrategia de Comunicación Pública de la Ciencia combinaron sus propósitos y acciones, transformando espacios en la 30° Feria Internacional del Libro de La Paz – Bolivia en oportunidades para que diferentes públicos no solo recibieran información científica, sino que participaran activamente en los procesos de producción, … Continue reading Feria Internacional del Libro: Una Sinergia entre la Comunicación Pública de la Ciencia y la Construcción de Cultura Científica