Scientific and technologic capabilities of

the State of Guanajuato

Arturo Lara López

Dr. Arturo Lara López

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 Council for Science and Technology
Of the State of Guanajuato

• Foundation: February 28, 1996

• Objective:
• To promote scientific research
and technology development in
the State of Guanajuato
• To promote co-operation
between research groups and
society oriented to find solutions
of relevant problems
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 CONCYTEG
Organizational Chart
DIRECTIVE COUNCIL

TECHCNICAL COUNCIL

GENERAL DIRECTOR

DIRECTION OF DIRECTION OF
PROJECTS AND LIASON
PROGRAMS

Administrative Staff

C. C. P. C. C.C.P.C. C.C.P.C C.C.P.C

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 Functions

• To plan the State Progress on Science and

Technology

• To sponsor:
• Research Projects
• Development of Graduate Programs
• Scholarships for Graduate Students
• Joint projects with industry, to solve
its needs and problems
• Popularization of Science

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 Number of researchers financed
by CONCYTEG (1996 – 2002)

250 235
208
200

150
115 109 110
100
69
54
50

0
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002/p

p: preliminary
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 Academic Data (2000)

Young People enrolled in Post-Secondary

Studies:
•Number of H.E.I.: 39
Education Level Registered
Students
Superior Technicians 2,549

College and 41,409

Technologic Students
12.0%
Education 8,110

Total 52,068

Population between 20 to 24 years: 435,713

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 Academic Data

• B.S. Graduated students (2001): 4,568

• Post-graduated Students (2000): 4,708

• Research Groups (2003): 43

• Researches in Guanajuato (1999): 1,427

• National Researchers in Guanajuato (2001): 240

• National Researchers in Mexico (2001): 8,018

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 Academic Data
•Research Areas:
•Agronomy
•Biology and Biotechnology

•Chemistry

•Engineering

•Mathematics

•Medicine

•Physics

•Social Sciences
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 Number of students financed by
CONCYTEG (1996 – 2002)

800 760

700
576
600 529 530
500
400
300 256
196
200
100 30
0
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002/p

p: preliminary
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 Research and development projects financed
by CONCYTEG, 1996-2002

120
105
100
85
80 76

60 54

40 33
28
19
20

0
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
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 Distribution of resources by strategic programs
CONCYTEG (1996-2002)

0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% 50.0%

Research and development 46.9%

Human resources 22.2%

Development of Softw are

18.6%
industry

Popularisation of science 5.4%

Others 6.9%

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 DISTRIBUTION OF RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BY SECTOR,
CONCYTEG (1996-2002)

0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0%

Agriculture 30.7%

Water 16.5%

Shoe and leather 8.2%

Health 6.7%

Environment 5.0%

Energy 3.8%

Ceramic 3.8%

Social Development 2.8%

Chemical 2.4%

Mechanic Industry 1.7%

Other 18.6%

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 Basic Research

• Support to:

• New Areas

• New Groups

• Young Researchers

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 Industrial Research

• Shoe and Leather

• Mechanical Industry

• Chemical Industry

• Food Industry

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 Agricultural Research

• Varieties of Local Use (beans, corn, etc.)

• Optimal Crop Practices for Vegetables

• Cactus Cultural Practices

• Development of Field Machinery

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Research of Social Interest

• Water

• Social Sciences
• Poverty
• Migration
• History

• Regional Projects

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 Successful projects
Steam – Turbines Diagnosis
CLIOPE Project
CONCYTEG-CIRCE (from Spain)-LAPEM-FIMEE

Technique in use by the

Federal Commission of
Electricity
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 Successful projects
Bases for Software Industry

12 H.E.I.
99 Professors qualified
1,447 students quailified 18
 Successful projects
Design and construction of a precision
pneumatic devise for planter
CONCYTEG-ICA Company associated MIDSA:

Two firms in Guanajuato

produce 400 units a year
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Successful projects
Structural Study on Chasis axle C3500 Chevrolet
Heavy Duty
CONCYTEG – CEIMM- FIMEE Company associated : Carpro

Modelado
Amortiguador

Amortiguador

Muelles
r

Fig. 9 Model of axle with Suspention Sistem

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Successful projects
Analysis and measurement of deformation in
mechanics elements by speck interferometry
CONCYTEG–CIO, Company associated: VELCON

Imagen pendiente

Application of a very precise non

destructive technique applied in
the auto parts industry 21