The national meeting promoted by the Ministry of Science highlighted the role of knowledge in the face of disinformation and brought together more than 1,200 people in the region.

The Solar Energy Research Center (SERC Chile) actively participated in the 2025 Science Festival, the main civic celebration of knowledge organized by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation (CTCi), which this year brought together thousands of people throughout Chile under the slogan “Learning is also a party.”

With a free program of activities, this event seeks to bring science and technology closer to the public, promoting critical thinking, curiosity, and reflection. In its 2025 edition, the emphasis was placed on the global challenge of disinformation and the role of knowledge as a tool to distinguish between false data and reliable evidence.

Thus, from September 27 to 29, SERC Chile was part of the event's agenda of activities, which gathered more than 1,200 people in interactive sessions, workshops, and exhibitions that demonstrated how science can contribute to a more informed, autonomous, and sustainable society.

The CTCi SEREMI of Arica and Parinacota, Alexia Vásquez, valued the center's contribution to the event. “The Science Festival brought together representatives from various organizations, which were able to showcase their scientific and technological developments to the 1,200 people who participated on Sunday. These instances are opportunities that spark vocations and curiosity, so it is fundamental that we continue to build these spaces. I thank SERC Chile for its willingness to participate in the activity.”

According to the coordinator of SERC Chile’s Science and Society area, Lorena Cornejo, “our participation responds to an invitation from the CTCi SEREMI, an opportunity that allows us to share scientific knowledge with various audiences. In our specific case, it is about showcasing solar technologies and their applications in the territory.”

The SERC Chile stand presented advances in the use of solar energy in the north of the country and its application in research, education, and technology transfer projects. The initiative allowed students, families, and visitors to learn about the potential of this clean energy source, which is strategic for the sustainable development of the territory.

The 2025 Science Festival took place simultaneously in all regions of the country, with 16 Science Festivals in iconic spaces such as the Mirador Interactive Museum (Santiago), Plaza Victoria (Valparaíso), Ecuador Park (Concepción), and the Railway Museum (Temuco).

In Arica and Parinacota, the activity was supported by the CTCi SEREMI, the Regional Government, and various academic institutions, consolidating northern Chile’s commitment to scientific outreach and the decentralization of knowledge.

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