Science and technology in Venezuela
Encyclopedia
Science and technology in Venezuela includes research based on exploring Venezuela's diverse ecology and the lives of its indigenous peoples
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Major research institutions include the Central University of Venezuela
and the University of the Andes, Venezuela. Notable Venezuelan scientists include nineteenth century botanist Adolf Ernst
and the botanist and geographer Alfredo Jahn
(1867 - 1940). More recently Augusto Pi Sunyer (1955), Aristide Bastidas (1980), Marcel Roche
(1987) and Marisela Salvatierra (2002) have been recipients of UNESCO
's Kalinga Prize
for promotion of the public understanding of science.
Venezuela's main astronomical observatory is the Llano del Hato National Astronomical Observatory
, located 3600m above sea level in the Venezuelan Andes. It participates in the Quasar Equatorial Survey Team
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Indigenous peoples in Venezuela
Indigenous peoples in Venezuela form about 1.5% of the total population, although many Venezuelans share some indigenous ancestry. Indigenous peoples are concentrated in the southern Amazon rainforest state of Amazonas, where they make up nearly 50% of the population, and in the Andes of the...
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Major research institutions include the Central University of Venezuela
Central University of Venezuela
The Central University of Venezuela is a premier public University of Venezuela located in Caracas...
and the University of the Andes, Venezuela. Notable Venezuelan scientists include nineteenth century botanist Adolf Ernst
Adolf Ernst
Adolf Ernst was a Prussian born scientist. Ernst settled in Venezuela in 1861, where he taught at the Central University of Venezuela...
and the botanist and geographer Alfredo Jahn
Alfredo Jahn
Dr. Alfredo Jahn Hartman was a Venezuelan civil engineer, botanist and geographer. Jahn was a member of the Academy of History, the Academy of Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Naturalist of Venezuela and the Venezuelan Society of Natural Sciences and achieved the Order of the Liberator. He was...
(1867 - 1940). More recently Augusto Pi Sunyer (1955), Aristide Bastidas (1980), Marcel Roche
Marcel Roche
Marcel Roche Dugand was a physician, scientist and scientific leader.He was born into a wealthy family of French origin. His father, Luis Roche was a well known urbanist. His secondary education was conducted in Paris, France, graduating in 1938...
(1987) and Marisela Salvatierra (2002) have been recipients of UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
's Kalinga Prize
Kalinga Prize
The Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science is an award given by UNESCO for exceptional skill in presenting scientific ideas to lay people...
for promotion of the public understanding of science.
Venezuela's main astronomical observatory is the Llano del Hato National Astronomical Observatory
Llano del Hato National Astronomical Observatory
The Llano del Hato National Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Venezuela, run by the Centro de Investigaciones de Astronomia...
, located 3600m above sea level in the Venezuelan Andes. It participates in the Quasar Equatorial Survey Team
Quasar Equatorial Survey Team
The Quasar Equatorial Survey Team is a joint venture between Yale University, Indiana University, and Centro de Investigaciones de Astronomia to photographically survey the sky. It uses the 48 inch The Quasar Equatorial Survey Team is a joint venture between Yale University, Indiana University,...
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