From February 24 to 28, in Cartagena, the event “Latin American School of Scientometrics 2025” will be held, an initiative co-organized by the Colombian Observatory of Science and Technology (OCyT) and the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) of Leiden University, and sponsored by the Universidad Industrial de Santander.
This school seeks to strengthen capacities in scientometric analysis in Latin America. Through a hybrid approach. The event brings together international and regional experts to offer theoretical and practical training on network analysis and the use of scientific visualization tools. This space fosters collaboration, innovation and regional impact. It is not necessary to have extensive knowledge in Bibliometrics.
Reasons to participate?
- Advanced data analysis: Learn innovative scientometric techniques to analyze networks and visualize data with tools such as VOSviewer and R-Bibliometrix.
- International instructors: Training by world-renowned experts from CWTS Leiden University and OCyT, with practical and academic experience.
- Hybrid format: Participate in a face-to-face or virtual format, with limited spaces to guarantee an interactive and enriching experience.
- Open Science: Explore the potential of open data and free software in scientometrics.
Instructors
-André Brasil: CWTS, Leiden University, André is a researcher at CWTS. His work focuses mainly on responsible evaluation, scientometrics and the promotion of open science. He is a member of the UNESCO Chair for Diversity and Inclusion in Global Science.
-Alysson Fernandes: Control and automation engineer with a PhD in machine learning applications at the University of Campinas, Brazil. She is currently researching on quantitative methods for geosciences and scientometrics applied to innovation economics and scientific information systems for the Global South.
-Rodrigo Costas: CWTS, Leiden University. Rodrigo is a senior researcher at CWTS. He specializes in the development of new social network metrics (altmetrics) and new scientometric applications, and is coordinator of the Focus on Participation and Inclusion area.
-Clara Medina: CWTS, Clara, is a senior researcher and director of innovation and impact at the Center for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University. She is coordinator of the Information and Openness focal area, and a member of the Participation and Inclusion focal area.
-Efrén Romero: OCyT, Efrén Romero is a graduate, UIS. Executive Director of OCyT. He is an international instructor in science visualization with VOSviewer, RBibliometrix, CiteSpace and Gephi. Promoter of the use of open data and free software. PhD in Engineering Red Mutis-Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga.
Deadline for extraordinary enrollment: 17 February 2025.
Requirements for participants: Be currently enrolled in a Master’s program or have obtained a Master’s degree.
Costs:
Face-to-face value per person: 2.000.000 COP – 450USD
-Virtual value per person: 1.500.000 COP – 367USD
More information: https://www.escuelacienciometriaalc.org/
