CENTER
AQUASENDAS - CHILE
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AquaSendas is a non-profit, functional, community organization constituted by a
group of researchers, school teachers, college and graduate students with a
common interest in the conservation of Chilean aquatic ecosystems.
Vision
statement:
To be part of a
well-informed and empowered community participating in the conservation of
local aquatic ecosystems.
Mission
statement:
To foster interest and develop knowledge about natural and patrimonial water issues to create awareness and produce a positive change in the community about aquatic ecosystems.
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AquaSendas carries out its goals through science-education projects with middle
and high school students, teacher training, community workshops and scientific
reaserch of aquatic ecosystems.
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AquaSendas’ current president is Mrs. Jéssica P. Bórquez, biology teacher at
Lycée Charles de Gaulle.
Table 1.- The AquaSendas team.
|
Name |
Studies |
|
Jéssica P. Bórquez Castro |
MSc in Biochemistry, U. de Concepción. Marine Biologist, U. Católica de la Ssma. Concepción Biology Teacher, U. de Concepción. |
|
Luis A. Bravo Gómez |
Oceanographer, Pontificia U. Católica de Valparaíso. |
|
Fabiola M. Daroch Mendoza |
MSc in Microbiology, U. de Concepción. Bachelor in Biology, U. de Concepción. |
|
Franz R. Goecke Saavedra |
Marine Biologist, U. de Valparaíso, MSc student in Biology, U. de Concepción |
|
Michelle I. Graco |
Doctor in Oceanography, Universidades de Concepción y
Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris VI,Francia. Bachelor in Biology, U. Nacional de Córdoba,
Argentina Biology Teacher, U. Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina. |
|
Marcelo Lagos Oróstica |
Marine Biologist, U. Católica Ssma. Concepción. |
|
Verónica A. Molina Trincado |
MSc & Doctor in Oceanography, U. de Concepción. Science and Biology Teacher, Licenciada en Educación,
U. de Playa Ancha de Ciencias de la Educación. |
|
Lilian X. Muñoz Sobarzo |
Environmental Marine Chemist, U. Católica Ssma. Concepción. |
|
Mariana Orellana Hoffmann |
M.A. in education, Pontificia U. Católica de Chile. Elementary Science Teacher, U.
de Chile. |
|
Luis A. Pinto Alvarez |
PhD & MSc in Chemical
Oceanography, Oregon State University, U.S.A. Analytical Chemist, U. de La Serena |
|
Cecilia A. Rivera Castro |
PhD student in Chemistry, U.
de Concepción Marine Chemist, U. Católica de la Ssma. Concepción. |
|
Muriet P. Salazar Flores |
Environmental Marine Chemist, U. Católica Ssma. Concepción |
|
Julio C. Sepúlveda Arellano |
PhD student, University of
Bremen, Germany MSc in Oceanografía Environmental Marine Biologist, U. de Concepción |
|
Karina Sepúlveda |
Chemistry & Pharmacy, U.
San Sebastián |
|
Flor B. Stevens Montero |
Elementary School Science
Teacher, U. de Concepción |
|
Melissa Vallejos |
Chemistry & Pharmacy, U.
San Sebastián |
Contact:
Phone: 56-41-207212
Mobile phone in
Chile: 09-1423905
e-mail: aquasendas@hotmail.com
url: www.aquasendas.cl
Centro Cultural AquaSendas