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Silvia Martino
Team Chair and Contact Person, NAEC team - Uruguay
Facultad de Ciencias (Universidad de la República) & Planetario de Montevideo
silvia.martinoatfcien.edu.uy
I have a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Physics with a specialization in Astronomy from the Universidad de la República (Uruguay). I have been teaching astronomy for over 10 years and currently work as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the Faculty of Sciences and as an outreach educator at the Montevideo Planetarium. I actively participate in various initiatives to bring astronomy closer to the community, including basic courses for the general public, astronomical observation events, and the organization of the Astronomy Olympiads.
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Chair and Contact Person, NAEC team - Uruguay
Facultad de Ciencias (Universidad de la República) & Planetario de Montevideo
silvia.martinoatfcien.edu.uy
I have a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Physics with a specialization in Astronomy from the Universidad de la República (Uruguay). I have been teaching astronomy for over 10 years and currently work as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the Faculty of Sciences and as an outreach educator at the Montevideo Planetarium. I actively participate in various initiatives to bring astronomy closer to the community, including basic courses for the general public, astronomical observation events, and the organization of the Astronomy Olympiads.
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Prof MARÍA MAGDALENA ACUÑA Mrs
Team Member, NAEC team - Uruguay
598
Born in Uruguay.
Graduated as Astronomy teacher.
Worked from 1995 to 2021 as an Astronomy teacher.
Nowadays working as Astronomy supervisor at secondary school system.
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Member, NAEC team - Uruguay
598
Born in Uruguay.
Graduated as Astronomy teacher.
Worked from 1995 to 2021 as an Astronomy teacher.
Nowadays working as Astronomy supervisor at secondary school system.
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Dr Pablo Lemos
Team Member, NAEC team - Uruguay
My name is Pablo Lemos, I got my PhD in Germany, at the TU Braunschweig. My work focused on the study of minor Solar System bodies, specifically comets, combining observations with advanced data analysis tools.
I have been involved with astronomical education and outreach since my degree, participating in different groups and activities at different levels.
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Member, NAEC team - Uruguay
My name is Pablo Lemos, I got my PhD in Germany, at the TU Braunschweig. My work focused on the study of minor Solar System bodies, specifically comets, combining observations with advanced data analysis tools.
I have been involved with astronomical education and outreach since my degree, participating in different groups and activities at different levels.
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Prof Martin Monteiro
Team Member, NAEC team - Uruguay
Universidad ORT Uruguay / Sociedad Uruguaya de Astronomía
I am a physicist, educator, and science communicator with a strong background in physics and astronomy. I am the coordinator of the Physics Laboratory at the Faculty of Engineering of Universidad ORT Uruguay, where I work as a professor and researcher. With over 20 years of experience in education, I focus on physics education, experimental physics, and the development of interactive resources for teaching science. I actively participate in activities and initiatives to promote science among teachers and the general public through publications, conferences, workshops, and outreach events.
I am a member of the Latin American Network for Scientific Culture (RedLCC) and the Network for the Popularization of Science and Technology in Latin America and the Caribbean (RedPOP), a UNESCO-affiliated network dedicated to fostering science communication and education throughout the region. Additionally, I serve on the executive boards of the Uruguayan Society of Physics (SUF) and the Uruguayan Society of Astronomy (SUA). I am part of the organizing teams of the Uruguayan Physics Olympiad (OFU) and the Uruguayan Astronomy Olympiad (OUA), and currently hold the position of Vice President of the Ibero-American Physics Olympiad (OIbF). I have also organized scientific photography contests in Uruguay, such as Foto.Física and Astrofotografía.
Over the past decade, my research has focused on developing physics experiments using new technologies, including open-source software, open hardware, Arduino, and smartphones. I have published more than 50 peer-reviewed papers in international journals on physics and astronomy education, which have been cited over 1,000 times. In 2024, I was recognized as a Trusted Reviewer by IOP Publishing. In addition to my work in academia, I am also a cultural manager, contributing to various projects that connect science, history, and the arts.
More information: taplink.cc/fisicamartin
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Member, NAEC team - Uruguay
Universidad ORT Uruguay / Sociedad Uruguaya de Astronomía
I am a physicist, educator, and science communicator with a strong background in physics and astronomy. I am the coordinator of the Physics Laboratory at the Faculty of Engineering of Universidad ORT Uruguay, where I work as a professor and researcher. With over 20 years of experience in education, I focus on physics education, experimental physics, and the development of interactive resources for teaching science. I actively participate in activities and initiatives to promote science among teachers and the general public through publications, conferences, workshops, and outreach events.
I am a member of the Latin American Network for Scientific Culture (RedLCC) and the Network for the Popularization of Science and Technology in Latin America and the Caribbean (RedPOP), a UNESCO-affiliated network dedicated to fostering science communication and education throughout the region. Additionally, I serve on the executive boards of the Uruguayan Society of Physics (SUF) and the Uruguayan Society of Astronomy (SUA). I am part of the organizing teams of the Uruguayan Physics Olympiad (OFU) and the Uruguayan Astronomy Olympiad (OUA), and currently hold the position of Vice President of the Ibero-American Physics Olympiad (OIbF). I have also organized scientific photography contests in Uruguay, such as Foto.Física and Astrofotografía.
Over the past decade, my research has focused on developing physics experiments using new technologies, including open-source software, open hardware, Arduino, and smartphones. I have published more than 50 peer-reviewed papers in international journals on physics and astronomy education, which have been cited over 1,000 times. In 2024, I was recognized as a Trusted Reviewer by IOP Publishing. In addition to my work in academia, I am also a cultural manager, contributing to various projects that connect science, history, and the arts.
More information: taplink.cc/fisicamartin
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Prof Luis Emilio Viera
Team Member, NAEC team - Uruguay
Dirección general de educación secundaria (DGES), Consejo de formación en educación (CFE)
Physics and astronomy teacher in secondary education and teacher training. With more than 10 years of experience in the educational field. He has been a tutor for students in science clubs and in national and international astronomy olympiads. Master's degree in physics, astronomy option under the tutelage of Dr. Tabaré Gallardo. The area of my thesis was the properties of the hypothetical Planet 9. Passionate about science teaching and the link between science education and technology. Among my hobbies is my love of chess.
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Member, NAEC team - Uruguay
Dirección general de educación secundaria (DGES), Consejo de formación en educación (CFE)
Physics and astronomy teacher in secondary education and teacher training. With more than 10 years of experience in the educational field. He has been a tutor for students in science clubs and in national and international astronomy olympiads. Master's degree in physics, astronomy option under the tutelage of Dr. Tabaré Gallardo. The area of my thesis was the properties of the hypothetical Planet 9. Passionate about science teaching and the link between science education and technology. Among my hobbies is my love of chess.
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Contact
To get in touch with the NAEC team for Uruguay please contact:
Silvia Martino via silvia.martinoatfcien.edu.uy
or email the team at comision-ed-suaatgooglegroups.com.
The Office of Astronomy for Education is hosted by the Haus der Astronomie on the campus of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg. The Office of Astronomy for Education is an office of the International Astronomical Union, with substantial funding from the Klaus Tschira Foundation and the Carl Zeiss Foundation. The Shaw-IAU Workshops on Astronomy for Education are funded by the Shaw Prize Foundation.
