Latin American Science Research Articles

Grants Bolster Latin American Science

Grants Bolster Latin American Science

Science and technology policy and S&T indicators: trends in Latin America

Starting from evidence that Latin American science and technology policy (STP) is undergoing a transformation, current conditions are analyzed to establish a counterpoint between the STP/indicator interface in advanced countries and in Latin America. Based on introducing in the decision-making agenda a scenario of economic democratization and the satisfaction of social demands, some of the implications of such a transformation in STP for S&T indicators are suggested. The analysis shows that the available indicators are not relevant in shaping STP in advanced countries. It then demonstrates how the institutional supply-oriented model, the structural factors of S&T development and the poor relationship between the social actors responsible for its direction, have given rise to a situation of even greater inadequacy in Latin America. To satisfy the new scenario some suggestions are made for the work required with regard to indicators.

Effort to improve Latin American science launched

Leaders of major scientific associations from eleven Latin American countries recently released a report calling for a dramatic course of action to address the problems of scientific development in Latin America and the Caribbean.Noting that the region suffers from a shortage of highly‐trained scientists and a weak infrastructure for research and training, the report of the Western Hemisphere Science Collaboration Initiative, “Science and Technology in the Americas: Perspectives on Pan American Collaboration,” recommends that scientists help science policy makers in Latin America and the Caribbean. The report also urges creation of a scientific grant‐making foundation to support science and technology and encourage regional collaboration.

Report on the first annual symposium of the Latin American Science Teachers Association

Report on the first annual symposium of the Latin American Science Teachers Association

Latin-American science fact or fiction

Latin-American science fact or fiction

Brighter Future for Latin American Science Education

Brighter Future for Latin American Science Education

Impoverished Latin American Science

Impoverished Latin American Science

Foreign Aid: Latin-American Science Board Set Up To Help with Alliance for Progress

Foreign Aid: Latin-American Science Board Set Up To Help with Alliance for Progress