It is the world’s leading organization for this science, bringing together nearly 13,000 astronomers from 92 countries. “It represents a unique opportunity to continue contributing to the development of astronomy more broadly,” said the academic. In addition, Chile will host the FIA General Assembly in 2030.
In Cape Town, South Africa, the 32nd Congress was held until Thursday, August 15. International Astronomical Union (IAU) General Assemblythe world’s leading astronomy organization. The meeting ended with great news for Chile, and especially for our university: Full Professor in the Department of Astronomy, Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (FCFM), Monica Rubio, She was elected Vice-President of this important scientific organization. In addition, it was decided that Chile will host the 34th General Assembly of the International Federation of Artificial Intelligence in 2030.
“The nomination of Professor Monica Rubio to the position of Vice President of the International Astronomical Union is a source of great pride for the University and the country. She will be the first woman to hold this high position, which recognizes her outstanding academic career and contribution to science,” he noted. President of the University of Chile, Rosa Davies“Dr. Rubio has been one of the main architects of Chilean astronomy, which has shown remarkable growth over the years, attracting many young people to a scientific career today, while inspiring citizenship. One of his great contributions was to enable Chilean science to dedicate 10% of observations to the large observatories in our country. “Added to her appointment is the wonderful news that Chile will host the General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union in 2030, something for which Dr. Rubio worked intensively,” he added.
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is a membership organization of approximately 13,000 astronomers from 92 countries and was founded in 1919. It is the primary international organization committed to the promotion and development of astronomy worldwide. For this reason, Professor Rubio He noted that he received this title “with great honour and great emotion.” He added: “Taking on this new role fills me with excitement, as it represents a unique opportunity to continue contributing to the development of astronomy more broadly.”
S also celebratedChilean Astronomical Society (SOCIAS)Noting that “this achievement is of particular importance, as she becomes the first Chilean woman to hold such an appropriate position at the UAI. His election is not only a recognition of his remarkable career and important contributions to the field of astronomy, but also a source of pride for all of Chile. His leadership of the UAI will undoubtedly strengthen international cooperation and promote the development of astronomy in our country and in the world,” said the Sochias Board of Directors.
Indeed, Professor Rubyalso She also became the first Chilean woman to join the organization’s Executive Committee. Her career includes serving as president of one of the UAI’s nine sections, “Section H: Intermediate and Local Interstellar Galaxies,” and as president of the Chilean Astronomical Society on two occasions. “From this position, I hope to continue promoting initiatives that enhance scientific research and encourage greater international collaboration in astronomy,” the academy added, referring to her new responsibilities at the UAI.
After the elections, Professor Rubio He also stressed that the appointment “is not only a reflection of my personal career, but also a recognition of Chile’s commitment and contribution to the advancement of global astronomy.”“This appointment is a recognition of the fundamental role that Chile has played in the development of astronomy at the global level. For more than 50 years, our country has been a major player in this science, not only due to its exceptional conditions of air transparency, but also due to the strong support of the state, which facilitated the creation and operation of international organizations in our territory,” he explained.
Professor Rubio holds a PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Paris, France. She was Director of the Astronomy Program (2007-2014), Vice-President of the CONICYT Council in 2019, and is currently an Associate Researcher at the Center for Astronomy and Related Technologies (CATA). An expert in star formation and the study of molecular regions, she has given numerous lectures at international conferences in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Latin America. During his scientific career, he has spent more than 700 nights at observatories in Chile, as well as at NASA’s Hubble and Herschel telescopes, and SOFIA. Using the ALMA radio telescope, he discovered how dwarf galaxies form their new stars, a discovery published in the prestigious journal Nature and widely reported in the international press.
Text: Princesa Rectoria U of Chile
Photos: Alejandra Fuenzalida and Yuay
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