The Third World Academy of Sciences awarded Pablo Valenzuela, Scientific Director and Cofounder of Fundación Ciencia & Vida, the “Regional Prize for Building Scientific Institutions 2016”
30/11/2016The Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) announced the awarding of the “Regional Prize for Building Scientific Institutions 2016” to Dr. Pablo Valenzuela. This Prize, awarded every three years, is a special recognition to people who have played an important role in the formation of scientific institutions in third world countries.
TWAS is a global Science Academy based in Trieste, Italy, whose aim is the advancement of science and engineering for sustainable prosperity in the developing world. Founded in 1983 by a distinguished group of scientists under the leadership of Abdus Salam, a Pakistani physicist and Nobel laureate, they shared a belief that developing nations, by building strength in science and engineering, could build the knowledge and skill to address such challenges as hunger, disease and poverty.
TWAS Fellows are some of the world’s most accomplished scientists and engineers, and through three decades, TWAS’s mission has remained consistent in recognizing, supporting and promoting excellence in scientific research in the developing world.
Therefore, this is not only a great honor for Fundación Ciencia & Vida, but also recognizes the great impact, both local and global, of the institutions founded by Pablo Valenzuela.
Pablo Valenzuela was awarded the “Regional Prize for Building Scientific Institutions 2016” for his important role in the formation of scientific institutions in third world countries.