Maibelin Rosales, PhD in Engineering Sciences from the University of Chile and researcher at the Advanced Mining Technology Center of the same institution, and Daniela Quiñones, an environmental biologist graduated from Casa de Bello, are the two researchers who stood out in this international recognition by the U.S. multinational company 3M.
As part of a new version of the International Contest "25 Women in Science", the international research company 3M announced the women scientists awarded for the year 2024. The event, which highlighted women from Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica and Canada, awarded two Chilean researchers, both graduates of the University of Chile: Maibelin Rosales and Daniela Quiñones.
Maibelin Rosales, PhD in Engineering Sciences from the University of Chile and current postdoctoral researcher at the Advanced Center of Technology for Mining of the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences of the same campus, was highlighted for her innovative proposal that takes advantage of sunlight to activate nanomaterials specially designed to dissociate hydrogen from oxygen in water and, thus, generate Green Hydrogen. of the same campus, was highlighted for her innovative proposal that takes advantage of sunlight to activate nanomaterials specially designed to dissociate hydrogen from oxygen in water and thus generate Green Hydrogen (H2V).
Daniela Quiñones, a graduate in Environmental Sciences with a major in Biology from the Faculty of Sciences of the Universidad de Chile, was awarded for her design of functionalized biocarbons for agricultural systems with macronutrients from industrial waste. This line of research seeks to respond to the demand for food, which will increase by 70% by 2050, as well as to contribute to the circular economy in the country.
According to the State of Science Insights 2024 report, half of the Latinos surveyed recognized that climate change is affecting their communities. Along these lines, the fourth edition of the "25 Women in Science" contest focused on environmental sustainability, especially in recognizing projects that seek to minimize the impact of the problems associated with climate change that concern Latinos.
"25 Women in Science" 2024
As in previous editions, the evaluation process was conducted by a jury composed of representatives from 3M's Research & Development area in the region with extensive experience in the areas of science, research, innovation, sustainability and entrepreneurship.
Among the criteria evaluated were the potential for direct or indirect social impact in the region; innovation and feasibility of the project; maturity of the idea demonstrated by the results of the initial tests/pilots; the capacity and experience of the candidate to develop the project presented; problems to be solved, innovation and/or solution; and the impact at the local level and/or in the community after its implementation.
The U.S. multinational company also announced that the 25 winning women scientists will be part of a scientific visibility platform, with the inclusion of their projects in the commemorative book "25 Women in Science".
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