The Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering, AC3E, was one of the exhibitors at the twelfth edition of the Puerto Ideas Science Festival Antofagasta 2025, which brought together more than 20,000 people, establishing itself as one of the most important scientific gatherings in the country, from the north of Chile.

The activity included 4 days open to the public, in each of which the Center, as a leading institution in national scientific research, participated with a stand located in the large science fair “Paseo por la Ciencia” (Walk through Science). From there, it shared with attendees part of its work, some of its main research projects and their impact on the community, as well as interactive exhibits to bring science closer to people of all ages.

The AC3E delegation was composed of journalist Paula Alfaro, support engineer Polidoro Canales, and doctoral students Camila Moro and Franco Jorquera.

“It was a very enriching activity, and these types of initiatives are a way to have more reach and encourage the community to contribute to the development of technologies and science. Making the work that is being done visible is a good opportunity to promote progress and also include more team members who can be useful in the corresponding areas,” highlighted AC3E engineer Polidoro Canales.

The Festival also included talks, conferences, dialogues, shows, games, and interactive activities, which made it a prominent initiative for the public to explore science hand in hand with leading scientists and research institutions.

“It was a very multidisciplinary activity; there were many research centers sharing space with art, archeology, neuroscience, and astronomy, and that was very enriching. I really liked it because they showed many interesting things outside of my area that reminded me how much I enjoyed them,” said the Center’s student, Camila Moro.

Undoubtedly, it was an important scientific showcase for AC3E to share part of its work in the north of the country, with a significant turnout. “It is important to disseminate science because almost no one in Chile knows that science is also done here; they think it is only something done in developed countries, and it is important for them to know that great things are done here and that research exists. Furthermore, it was valuable that they invited schools because children and adolescents open their minds, and the curiosity to study a scientific career arises. It is good for them to go to these activities so that they can see that engineering careers have more applications than just mining or industry,” concluded the student.