CDIO Conference LASPAU and University Reform in Latin America and The Caribbean Nov. 9, 2009.

Presentación del tema: "CDIO Conference LASPAU and University Reform in Latin America and The Caribbean Nov. 9, 2009."— Transcripción de la presentación:

1 CDIO Conference LASPAU and University Reform in Latin America and The Caribbean Nov. 9, 2009

2 Builds expertise needed in 33 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through academic and research exchanges for scientists, professionals, and university professors Links future leaders from Latin America with cutting edge programs at universities throughout the world Assists universities in Latin America to transform teaching toward new, interactive methods Sustains extensive university and research network including more than 20,000 current and former grantees Identifies corporate partnerships to address needs in Latin America Harvard University affiliate LASPAU:

3 About LASPAU Primary exchange program sponsors: Primary exchange program sponsors: Fulbright Academic Exchange Program (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State) Fulbright Academic Exchange Program (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State) Organization of American States Organization of American States Instituto Colombiano para el Desarrollo de la Ciencia y la Tecnología (COLCIENCIAS) Instituto Colombiano para el Desarrollo de la Ciencia y la Tecnología (COLCIENCIAS)

4 About LASPAU Primary exchange program sponsors (continued): Primary exchange program sponsors (continued): Becas Chile and Ministry of Education of Chile Becas Chile and Ministry of Education of Chile Ministry of Education of El Salvador Ministry of Education of El Salvador FINCyT (Peru) FINCyT (Peru) W.K. Kellogg Foundation W.K. Kellogg Foundation

5 Total Grantees per year 2000-2009

6 Top Sending countries 2000-2009

7 Saint Augustine in the 6th Century

8 IDIA Initiative for the Development of Academic Innovation