The Universidad Simón Bolívar and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) are pleased to announce the official launch event of the Venezuelan Scientific Diaspora Project, which seeks to highlight, connect, and strengthen the capacities of the Venezuelan scientific diaspora to contribute to regional scientific development.
This online event will take place on May 15, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM UTC (9:00 – 10:00 AM COT) and will be conducted in Spanish.
| 2:00 – 2:05 PM UTC Welcome remarks | Dr. Luis Ortiz Ospino Vice President for Research, Outreach and Innovation, Universidad Simón Bolívar |
| 2:05 – 2:10 PM UTC Institutional remarks | Dr. Federico Burone Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, IDRC |
| 2:10 – 2:35 PM UTC Project and survey presentation | Dr. Luisa F. Echeverría-King Project Director |
| 2:35 – 2:50 PM UTC Q&A session | Moderator: Daniela Moreno Project Research Assistant |
| 2:50 – 3:00 PM UTC Closing remarks and contact sharing | Dr. Luisa F. Echeverría-King Project Director |
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