Departamento de Matemática y Ciencia de la Computación

Mathematical Modeling: Usach Project Develops Tools to Understand Complex Natural Phenomena

Whether predicting weather patterns, mapping neural behavior, or tracking disease transmission, mathematical models allow researchers to decode how the physical world operates and anticipate future scenarios.

For a long time, these models were built on the assumption that certain phenomena unfold gradually—that is, in a more or less predictable way—and that each event depends primarily on what is happening in its immediate surroundings. However, reality often behaves in more complex ways.

Usach Academic Earns Spot on Prestigious International Math Research List

Dr. Carlos Lizama, an academic in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (DMCC) at the University of Santiago, Chile, was recognized as one of the best mathematical scientists in Chile in the fourth edition of the international ranking compiled by Research.com, which recognizes researchers with the greatest impact in their discipline globally.

University Researcher to Join Two Subpesca Technical Committees

Dr. Francisco Plaza-Vega, an academic at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (DMCC), has been selected for two Technical Scientific Fisheries Committees (CCTP). These bodies advise the Undersecretary of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca) under the Ministry of Economy, Development, and Tourism, providing the scientific evidence necessary for the sustainable management of Chile’s marine resources.

Math Education Expert Excelled at South Korea Conference

Dr. Claudia Vargas Díaz from our University's Faculty of Science proudly participated in the 9th ICMI-East Asia Regional Conference on Mathematics Education, which took place in South Korea from July 18-22, 2025.

The international forum was organized by renowned researchers from the Korean Society of Mathematics Education (KSME) and the Korean Society of Educational Studies in Mathematics (KSESM). Its central theme was the essence of mathematics education in the era of digital transformation.

Academic to Represent South America in Prestigious Global Project

Dr. Claudia Vargas Díaz, a researcher at our university's Faculty of Science, has been nominated as the only specialist in South America to develop an important project for the US National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.

The survey will examine current teaching practices in three key areas: data science, computational thinking, and AI. These are the foundational pillars for educating future generations with expertise in artificial intelligence.

German Expert and Usach Academics Discuss Gender Gaps in School Mathematics

With support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Dr. Claudia Vargas Díaz and a research team from our University's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science participated in an initiative for international cooperation in teacher training, specifically for the field of Mathematics Education.

Usach Academic Earns Spot on Prestigious International Math Research List

Dr. Carlos Lizama, an academic in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (DMCC) at the University of Santiago, Chile, was recognized as one of the best mathematical scientists in Chile in the fourth edition of the international ranking compiled by Research.com, which recognizes researchers with the greatest impact in their discipline globally.