Establishment of the Center for Geophysical Research (CIGEOF) at the National University of La Plata
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geophysics, center, research unit, UNLP, creationAbstract
Geophysics as a scientific discipline has been fundamental since Dr. Dardo Rocha established the Observatorio Astronómico de La Plata in 1881. Despite its significance, Geophysics has historically been overshadowed by Astronomy. The Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP), driven by Dr. Joaquín V. González in 1905, included the Observatory as one of its foundational pillars. Under the direction of Eng. Félix Aguilar, the Escuela de Ciencias Astronómicas y Conexas was founded in 1935, offering the first joint doctorate in Astronomy and Geophysics. In 1948, Geophysics gained its own identity, with UNLP being the first in the country to grant these degrees. In 1983, the Facultad de Ciencias Astronómicas y Geofísicas (FCAG) was formed. Currently, only three institutions in Argentina offer degrees in Geophysics: UNLP, Universidad Nacional de San Juan (UNSJ), and Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS). Despite its tradition, UNLP lacked a specific research unit in Geophysics, unlike other universities in the country. Since its inception, research at FCAG has been centralized in four departments, but disciplinary evolution has outgrown this structure. In this context, in December 2023, FCAG approved the proposal to create the Centro de Investigaciones Geofísicas (CIGEOF), establishing it as an institutional entity that brings together researchers, faculty, technicians, administrative staff, fellows, thesis students, and professionals focused on Geophysics within FCAG. Its goal is to strengthen research and interdisciplinary training, addressing present and future challenges in the field of Geophysics, promoting collaboration with other centers and institutions both nationally and internationally, and enhancing UNLP's capacity in human resource training and technological development in Geophysics.
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