MCTP Santos

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ICTP-Mesoamerican Centre for Theoretical Physics: Status
and Prospects (MCTP-UNACH)
Elı́ Santos (Deputy Director)
Workshop on the Use of Space Science and Technology
for the Prevention of and Response to Disasters in Mesoamerica. Chiapas, Mex. Nov. 2013
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An example
Nothing can deserve more our sponsorship than Science and
Technology. Knowledge is in every country the largest base of
public happiness. George Washington, U.S. A. Congress. January
8th, 1790.
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The ICTP
Founded 45 years ago by Abdus Salam (Nobel Prize 1979 for the
proposal, together with Sheldon Glashow and Steven Weinberg, of
the Standard Model of physics at the fundamental level. EW
Theory). Provides resources and prestigious academic opportunities
for scientists, including many from developing countries
1 Research
Develops research in the following lines: High energy,
cosmology and astroparticle physics, Condensed matter and
statistical physics, Mathematics, Applied physics, Physics of
the Earth and environment
2 Education Post-Graduate
3 Exchange and Mobility.
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The ICTP
Founded 45 years ago by Abdus Salam (Nobel Prize 1979 for the
proposal, together with Sheldon Glashow and Steven Weinberg, of
the Standard Model of physics at the fundamental level. EW
Theory). Provides resources and prestigious academic opportunities
for scientists, including many from developing countries
1 Research
Develops research in the following lines: High energy,
cosmology and astroparticle physics, Condensed matter and
statistical physics, Mathematics, Applied physics, Physics of
the Earth and environment
2 Education Post-Graduate
3 Exchange and Mobility.
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The ICTP
Founded 45 years ago by Abdus Salam (Nobel Prize 1979 for the
proposal, together with Sheldon Glashow and Steven Weinberg, of
the Standard Model of physics at the fundamental level. EW
Theory). Provides resources and prestigious academic opportunities
for scientists, including many from developing countries
1 Research
Develops research in the following lines: High energy,
cosmology and astroparticle physics, Condensed matter and
statistical physics, Mathematics, Applied physics, Physics of
the Earth and environment
2 Education Post-Graduate
3 Exchange and Mobility.
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El ICTP
Estrategic ICTP 2010-2014 Plan
Estrategic ICTP 2010-2014
Plan
Creation of new venues, especially Mexico
and Brazil, to be centers of development for
the countries of Latin America and the
Caribbean
Brazil opened an ICTP institute in Sao Paulo
on February 2012. SAIFR -UNESP. Feb/2012
In December 2011 the Memorandum of
Understanding between the UNACH and
ICTP for founding a similar institution in
Chiapas (MCTP), Mexico was signed, 27
August 2012
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El ICTP
Estrategic ICTP 2010-2014 Plan
Estrategic ICTP 2010-2014
Plan
Creation of new venues, especially Mexico
and Brazil, to be centers of development for
the countries of Latin America and the
Caribbean
Brazil opened an ICTP institute in Sao Paulo
on February 2012. SAIFR -UNESP. Feb/2012
In December 2011 the Memorandum of
Understanding between the UNACH and
ICTP for founding a similar institution in
Chiapas (MCTP), Mexico was signed, 27
August 2012
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Elı́ Santos
Antecedents
El ICTP
Estrategic ICTP 2010-2014 Plan
Estrategic ICTP 2010-2014
Plan
Creation of new venues, especially Mexico
and Brazil, to be centers of development for
the countries of Latin America and the
Caribbean
Brazil opened an ICTP institute in Sao Paulo
on February 2012. SAIFR -UNESP. Feb/2012
In December 2011 the Memorandum of
Understanding between the UNACH and
ICTP for founding a similar institution in
Chiapas (MCTP), Mexico was signed, 27
August 2012
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Elı́ Santos
Antecedents
El ICTP
Estrategic ICTP 2010-2014 Plan
Estrategic ICTP 2010-2014
Plan
Creation of new venues, especially Mexico
and Brazil, to be centers of development for
the countries of Latin America and the
Caribbean
Brazil opened an ICTP institute in Sao Paulo
on February 2012. SAIFR -UNESP. Feb/2012
In December 2011 the Memorandum of
Understanding between the UNACH and
ICTP for founding a similar institution in
Chiapas (MCTP), Mexico was signed, 27
August 2012
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El ICTP
Directors of ICTP
Directors of ICTP
Abdus Salam (1964-1996),
Nobel de Fı́sica en 1979.
Miguel Ángel Virasoro
(1996-2003)
Katepalli Sreenivasan
(2003-2009)
Fernando Quevedo, Director
actual del ICTP (2009–)
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El ICTP
Directors of ICTP
Directors of ICTP
Abdus Salam (1964-1996),
Nobel de Fı́sica en 1979.
Miguel Ángel Virasoro
(1996-2003)
Katepalli Sreenivasan
(2003-2009)
Fernando Quevedo, Director
actual del ICTP (2009–)
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El ICTP
Directors of ICTP
Directors of ICTP
Abdus Salam (1964-1996),
Nobel de Fı́sica en 1979.
Miguel Ángel Virasoro
(1996-2003)
Katepalli Sreenivasan
(2003-2009)
Fernando Quevedo, Director
actual del ICTP (2009–)
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El ICTP
Directors of ICTP
Directors of ICTP
Abdus Salam (1964-1996),
Nobel de Fı́sica en 1979.
Miguel Ángel Virasoro
(1996-2003)
Katepalli Sreenivasan
(2003-2009)
Fernando Quevedo, Director
actual del ICTP (2009–)
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El ICTP
Directors of ICTP
Directors of ICTP
Abdus Salam (1964-1996),
Nobel de Fı́sica en 1979.
Miguel Ángel Virasoro
(1996-2003)
Katepalli Sreenivasan
(2003-2009)
Fernando Quevedo, Director
actual del ICTP (2009–)
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Financial contribution of UNACH
First part: For the first 5 years:
1 Funds for operating expenses of MCTP.
2 Salary of the Director and Deputy Director of MCTP
3 5 positions of Full Professor .
4 Salaries for the administrations personnel: Administration
Secretary, legal counselor, two bilingual assistant secretaries,
computing expert and a driver.
5 Installations.
6 Furniture, computer equipment and a vehicle.
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Financial contribution of UNACH
First part: For the first 5 years:
1 Funds for operating expenses of MCTP.
2 Salary of the Director and Deputy Director of MCTP
3 5 positions of Full Professor .
4 Salaries for the administrations personnel: Administration
Secretary, legal counselor, two bilingual assistant secretaries,
computing expert and a driver.
5 Installations.
6 Furniture, computer equipment and a vehicle.
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Elı́ Santos
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Financial contribution of UNACH
First part: For the first 5 years:
1 Funds for operating expenses of MCTP.
2 Salary of the Director and Deputy Director of MCTP
3 5 positions of Full Professor .
4 Salaries for the administrations personnel: Administration
Secretary, legal counselor, two bilingual assistant secretaries,
computing expert and a driver.
5 Installations.
6 Furniture, computer equipment and a vehicle.
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Elı́ Santos
Antecedents
Financial contribution of UNACH
First part: For the first 5 years:
1 Funds for operating expenses of MCTP.
2 Salary of the Director and Deputy Director of MCTP
3 5 positions of Full Professor .
4 Salaries for the administrations personnel: Administration
Secretary, legal counselor, two bilingual assistant secretaries,
computing expert and a driver.
5 Installations.
6 Furniture, computer equipment and a vehicle.
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Elı́ Santos
Antecedents
Financial contribution of UNACH
First part: For the first 5 years:
1 Funds for operating expenses of MCTP.
2 Salary of the Director and Deputy Director of MCTP
3 5 positions of Full Professor .
4 Salaries for the administrations personnel: Administration
Secretary, legal counselor, two bilingual assistant secretaries,
computing expert and a driver.
5 Installations.
6 Furniture, computer equipment and a vehicle.
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Elı́ Santos
Antecedents
Financial contribution of UNACH
First part: For the first 5 years:
1 Funds for operating expenses of MCTP.
2 Salary of the Director and Deputy Director of MCTP
3 5 positions of Full Professor .
4 Salaries for the administrations personnel: Administration
Secretary, legal counselor, two bilingual assistant secretaries,
computing expert and a driver.
5 Installations.
6 Furniture, computer equipment and a vehicle.
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Research areas of MCTP
The MCTP develop education, science and research mobility
1 Physics
2 Mathematics
3 Energy
4 Environment
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Research areas of MCTP
The MCTP develop education, science and research mobility
1 Physics
2 Mathematics
3 Energy
4 Environment
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Research areas of MCTP
The MCTP develop education, science and research mobility
1 Physics
2 Mathematics
3 Energy
4 Environment
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Elı́ Santos
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Research areas of MCTP
The MCTP develop education, science and research mobility
1 Physics
2 Mathematics
3 Energy
4 Environment
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Structure
The MCTP development education, science and research mobility
1 Advisory Council
2 Scientific Council
3 General Coordinator
4 Vice-Coordinator
5 Academic Staff
6 Administrative Staff
7 Guests researchers
8 Students
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Structure
The MCTP development education, science and research mobility
1 Advisory Council
2 Scientific Council
3 General Coordinator
4 Vice-Coordinator
5 Academic Staff
6 Administrative Staff
7 Guests researchers
8 Students
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Structure
The MCTP development education, science and research mobility
1 Advisory Council
2 Scientific Council
3 General Coordinator
4 Vice-Coordinator
5 Academic Staff
6 Administrative Staff
7 Guests researchers
8 Students
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Structure
The MCTP development education, science and research mobility
1 Advisory Council
2 Scientific Council
3 General Coordinator
4 Vice-Coordinator
5 Academic Staff
6 Administrative Staff
7 Guests researchers
8 Students
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Structure
The MCTP development education, science and research mobility
1 Advisory Council
2 Scientific Council
3 General Coordinator
4 Vice-Coordinator
5 Academic Staff
6 Administrative Staff
7 Guests researchers
8 Students
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Structure
The MCTP development education, science and research mobility
1 Advisory Council
2 Scientific Council
3 General Coordinator
4 Vice-Coordinator
5 Academic Staff
6 Administrative Staff
7 Guests researchers
8 Students
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Structure
The MCTP development education, science and research mobility
1 Advisory Council
2 Scientific Council
3 General Coordinator
4 Vice-Coordinator
5 Academic Staff
6 Administrative Staff
7 Guests researchers
8 Students
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Structure
The MCTP development education, science and research mobility
1 Advisory Council
2 Scientific Council
3 General Coordinator
4 Vice-Coordinator
5 Academic Staff
6 Administrative Staff
7 Guests researchers
8 Students
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Scientific Council
It is a body of opinion and evaluation in scientific-academic matters
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Sheldon Glashow (Presidente) Universidad de Boston.
Ana Marı́a Cetto (UNAM)
Luis Felipe Rodrı́guez (UNAM).
Carlos Frenk (Universidad de Durham, Inglaterra)
Walter Mérida (Universidad de British Columbia, Canada)
Armando Euceda (Ex-viceministro de Educación de Honduras)
Xenia de la Ossa (Universidad de Oxford, Inglaterra)
Verónica Riquer (Representante de ICTP, Universidad de la
Sapienza de Roma, Italia)
Guy de Téramond (Ex-ministro de Ciencia de Costa Rica)
Alberto Verjovsky (UNAM)
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Academic Programs
MCTP shall become an international center for scientific and academic exchange, encouraging regional mobility, and involving in its
programs high level scientists.
Agreements on Academic Mobility and Exchange.
Permanent program of schools and scientific meetings.
Invited Scientific Meeting Program.
Research Associate Program.
Associated Groups Program .
Permanent program of visiting scientists
Diploma in Science
Postdoctoral positions program
Training and Research in Mexican Laboratories
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Research Associate Program
The aim is to identify and support those members of the scientific
community of the countries located in the region noted for its activities and scientific contributions, providing a physical space and
facilities for stays.
Appointed associates will follow the same academic criteria used in
ICTP in Trieste, and as far as possible, will be recognized as ICTP
Associates.
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Types of Research Associate
Young Research Associate
Up to 35 years of age, showing ability to perform high-level
research, and well-defined lines of research
Research Associate level I.
Between 36 and 45 years of age, who have demonstrated
ability to perform high-level research.
Research Associate level II.
Conducting scientific research in a systematic high-level, with
capacity to form human resources and for the development
and management of research projects.
Permanent Research Fellow.
Who are involved in the organizational, academic and research
programs of MCTP.
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Permanent Visiting Scientist Program
In order to maintain an atmosphere of continuous high academic
level, MCTP will promote at all times the presence of international researchers and the interrelationship between all researchers and
students
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Diploma in Science Program
Initially there will be two diploma programs in the areas of Physics and Mathematics. These programs are designed for outstanding
students with Bachelor degree in physics or mathematics from institutions in the region. Will aim to complement the academic training
of students by providing them with adequate training for efficient
development in high level graduate programs at any institution in
the world. They will last one year.
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Postdoctoral and Sabbatical program
Aimed mainly at young researchers graduated in programs of international level.
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Training and Research in Mexican Laboratories
MCTP will establish agreements for mobility and academic exchange
with high level academic institutions and scientific laboratories of
the region to promote that outstanding young researchers conduct
experimental short term research projects
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Thank You
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