At FILBo, which is being developed under the slogan Reading Nature, science is present in many of its activities, but it will do so in a special way today and tomorrow, April 22 and 23, when attendees of FILBo will be able to enjoy “Two Days of Science”. This program will bring all those who pass through FILBo closer to current scientific and research topics in Colombia, the transverse focus of which will be the democratization and regionalization of science, from a perspective that seeks to position it as a common interest.
The proposal promoted by the Colombian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation includes dialogic, reflective and diverse exchange practices, as well as the application of science in the daily life of the territories, prioritizing their right to participate. The opening of these two scientific days will be led by María Camila Díaz, Deputy Minister of Giftedness and the Social Appropriation of Knowledge, who will share with the audience the importance of this space within the framework of the Bogotá International Book Fair.
One of the common goods of citizenship is nature, its protection and the benefits it brings to different lifestyles. He will talk about a plant species that is very important to Colombia today, April 22, at 11:30. Mauricio Diazgranados, scientific director of the New York Botanical Garden. In a symposium entitled: Frailejones, magical creaturesWe will consider the role of this national symbol and what the future would be like if it disappeared.
Plants have various uses: food, healing, scientific, and ritual, but they can also be a source of important teachings. The Spanish philosopher and scientist will speak specifically on this topic. Paco Calvo And Colombians Laura ClavijoDirector of the Colombian National Herbarium and Nydia Copiti, Director of Capabilities and Knowledge Allocation at MinCiencias. The dialogue is titled: Plant lessonswhich will also be held today at 2:30 pm, and will be an opportunity to learn about other types of intelligence, other than human intelligence.
One of the most popular topics today is artificial intelligence (AI). What kind of applications do they have in health and medicine? Another great conversation between MinCiencias and the National Cancer Institute will focus on this: Designing tools for using artificial intelligence in cancer prevention contexts in ColombiaWhich will be held today at 5:30 pm John Alexander Benavidesfrom the Science Directorate of MinCiencias, and from expert researchers from the medical field of the National Cancer Institute.
Thinking about science also means thinking about the different ways in which science can be communicated so that it is of public interest. In this sense, the workshop will be held tomorrow, April 23: Pathways towards scientific cooperation and communication, at 1:00 pm. Space responsible for Elisa Chaparro Aguirreleader of the scientific publishing strategy at MinCiencias, where people will be able to learn different ways to tell complex topics in simple and accessible ways.
Transhumanism is a popular issue today: what makes a human being human? How does technology change your humanity? These same questions apply to nature, and that's exactly what will be addressed at FILBo on April 22 at 4:00 p.m. The conference is titled Postnature in Becoming: Conversations on postnature, bioart, biotechnology and cyberfeminismwill be dictated by Ileana Hernandeza theorist and researcher at the Sorbonne University and the National Center for Scientific Research in France.
The great umbrella theme for FILBo this year is Nature reading. One way to read about this wonderful world is through Colombia's national flower, the orchid. And so at 4:00 p.m. The conversation will take place on April 23 Dialogue between orchids. This will be an opportunity to highlight the participation of women as agents of change in the fields of science, technology and innovation and the impact of their work at the regional level.
To think of nature in Colombia is to look to the Amazon. For this reason, MinCiencias will devote its closing session to discussing the technical and political strategies needed for the comprehensive management of the Amazon region, in a panel discussion and open dialogue, which will be held between 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm.
A rich program of conferences, workshops, launches and panels will provide the community at large with an approach to science for transformation. To enjoy the sixteen activities of the “Science Days” bar in MinCiencias, FILBo visitors will be able to go to Pavilions 21-23 (Great Hall D of Corferias), on April 22 and 23, all day long.
You can view the full agenda of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation's “Science Days” at FILBo 2024 at this link.
