Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur celebrates 50 years of research

The Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur (UABCS) held a commemorative colloquium titled “50 years of research in the UABCS” to mark its half-century of scientific contributions. During the event, Rector Dante Salgado González highlighted the institution's success in building a faculty that balances teaching with active scientific research.

Salgado González emphasized that scientific research must remain linked to the state's priority needs, specifically regarding environmental conservation, sustainable development, and social equity. He noted that public decision-making in Baja California Sur should be grounded in scientific data to address challenges such as water availability, energy transition, and natural resource protection.