FIRST PERUVIAN SPACE WEEK
2016 SOUTH AMERICAN SPACE GENERATION WORKSHOP & 1st LATIN AMERICAN CONGRESS OF ASTROBIOLOGY
LIMA - PERU
Organization
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DEL PERÚ
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (Spanish: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, PUCP) , founded in Lima in 1917, is the country's number one university, number 23 in Latin America and the only Peruvian university among the 600 best in the world international rankings. This is a recognition to the quality of its teaching, research, publications, social responsibility, contribution to the culture and undeniable academic and institutional leadership. But none of this would have been possible without the constant efforts of their teachers, students, workers and graduates. The University seeks to be recognized as the largest multidisciplinary center of scientific, humanistic and cultural innovation of Peru for its extensive academic and institutional leadership, being an advocate of the values of democracy, rights and human development and to promote the responsible use of natural resources and the environment, all in conjunction with Christian principles that inspire it.
SOCIEDAD CIENTÍFICA DE ASTROBIOLOGÍA DEL PERÚ
SCAP is an non-profit organization permanent committed to the development of astrobiology in Peru, focusing on research, outreach and science education with ethical and moral grounds, to provide the scientific growth of Peru.
In 2011,SCAP (formerly Grupo Astrobiología Peru) started its activities focusing mainly on the call for membership and dissemination of astrobiology in Peru with holding events with national and international researchers.
Currently, SCAP continues its outreach and education as evidenced by the scholar workshops for elementary and university students with the support of our partners , as well as in search of talent for conducting research projects in Pampas of La Joya and other space areas, for which the call has required to participate in the Annual Training of Astrobiología in Peru that SCAP organize every year.
THE MARS SOCIETY - PERU CHAPTER
The Mars Society Peru (TMS) is a nonprofit associationthat seeks to be the research center in Peru with more recognition in space science focused on the exploration of Mars. To do so, it focuses on the development and implementation of projects related to Martian exploration in an international environment; motivation in children and youth in the areas of space exploration; and training in the areas developed by TMS to Peruvian researchers and students.
TMS was founded in 2013 as an official chapter in Peru of the association "The Mars Society" (TMS), USA, which is the largest global organization dedicated to the exploration and establishment of a human being on Mars
SPACE GENERATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Space Generation Advisory Council is a global non-governmental organisation and network which aims to represent university students and young space professionals to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia.
The Space Generation Advisory Council believe that the voice of students and young professionals should be heard in the creation of international space policy. As those who will be becoming the key policymakers, providers and users of space, we believe that it is imperative that their opinion is taken into account.
At the end of every year, SGAC releases a strategic plan for the upcoming year which encapsulates its key initiatives. This strategy not only defines its annual direction, it also acts as a benchmark for assessing their progress annually.