U.S. Embassy and University of Talca Renew American Academy of Science and Technology MOU

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Counselor for Public Affairs Marianne Scott and University of Talca Rector Alvaro Rojas signing the MOU in Talca.

Counselor for Public Affairs Marianne Scott and University of Talca Rector Alvaro Rojas renewed the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. Embassy and that university for the continued partnership in the science diplomacy program “American Academy of Science and Technology.” The signing was held in Talca, on Wednesday, October 1.

The Academy, a science corner located at the University Talca Campus in Providencia, Santiago, brings together U.S. experts in environment, science and technology with members of the Chilean science community, public and private sectors, and general public in programming that highlights the excellent U.S.-Chile relationship in sciences and promotes further collaboration and dialogue.

The American Academy of Science and Technology opened in September 2005.