With over 22.5 million records, the Brazilian Biodiversity Information System (SiBBr), coordinated by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation of Brazil (MCTI) and operated by the National Education and Research Network (RNP), has taken the monitoring of the country’s fauna and flora to a new level. Brazil, considered one of the 17 megadiverse countries that host more than 70% of the planet’s known species, now has a much more detailed baseline for tracking its biodiversity.
"When you have the opportunity to do what you're passionate about, innovate, and create alongside people who share your curiosity, it's a privilege," reflects Nelson Simões, who will conclude his tenure as General Director of the Brazilian National Research and Education Network (RNP) next year, a position he has held since 2002. Over more than two decades, Simões has been a pivotal figure in advancing academic connectivity and digital development in Brazil and Latin America, leaving a lasting legacy for advanced networks.
To manage a complex data flow, the SUBMERSE project employs an iterative approach to FAIRification and Data Management Plan creation, evolving with their growing understanding of the data and its dynamics.
Reelected as the Chairman of SCALAC's Board of Directors for a second consecutive term, Philippe Olivier Alexandre Navaux is a born leader with a passion for science and technology, committed at the service of transforming society. His talent and discipline have made him a reference in the field of High-Performance Computing (HPC) in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Since its creation in 1990, the National University Network (REUNA) has been a fundamental pillar in the scientific and educational transformation of Chile. As a founding member of RedCLARA, REUNA has facilitated connections between universities and research institutions in Chile and around the world over the course of 30 years. It has also promoted critical projects and collaborations in areas such as digital transformation, telemedicine, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and earth observation, driving significant advancements. As it celebrates its past successes, REUNA is determined to face future challenges by focusing on expanding its impact across the country, supporting the academic and research community, and strengthening its network of partners and alliances.
The boom of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the countless possibilities it opens up in the world of research and education inevitably brought an important question: How can National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) practically benefit from this technology revolutionizing the world? Among the many possible answers, a project from the Brazilian network, RNP, offers an exciting path: the virtual assistant Ipezinho.
