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Colombian School of Engineering Launches Luis Carlos Sarmiento Chair to Discuss the Country's Challenges

Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo Photo: Sergio Acero / EL TIEMPO

Colombian School of Engineering Launches Luis Carlos Sarmiento Chair to Discuss the Country's Challenges

TL;DR

  • The Colombian School of Engineering Julio Garavito and its Alumni Association have launched the Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo Chair.
  • The chair aims to generate spaces for analyzing Colombia's main economic and social challenges.
  • It is designed as a high-level dialogue platform for students, alumni, entrepreneurs, and leaders.
  • The initiative honors Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo and focuses on engineering's role in business development and national progress.
  • The program will consist of seven sessions, including lectures and discussions on energy, infrastructure, leadership, tourism, and health.
  • The first session is scheduled for April 27th and will feature Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo and Juan Manuel Rojas Payán.
  • Future sessions will include speakers like Alberto Mariño Samper and María Lorena Gutiérrez.
  • The chair seeks to strengthen the connection between academic training and the productive sector.