# Scientific outreach and research in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/scientific-outreach-and-research-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-10-13T22:49:16.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Scientific institutions in Panama and Mexico have conducted various outreach and research initiatives focused on public engagement and conservation. In late September 2026, Panama hosted the fourth Expo ConCiencia, an event organized by the Organization of Ibero-American States that featured over 100 research projects centered on the social sciences. Simultaneously, Mexico City held the tenth Zócalo de las Ciencias, which utilized astronomical demonstrations and institutional participation to make complex scientific topics accessible to the public. By mid-October 2026, scientific efforts in Mexico shifted toward ecological and biodiversity themes. The Department of Ecology at CUCBA organized an exhibition showcasing biological collections and research tools related to the Lerma-Chapala basin and Jalisco coasts. Additionally, the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana hosted ‘Murcisemana UAM-I 2026,’ a specialized event involving multiple institutions to promote the study and conservation of bats. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Scientific institutions in Mexico promote ecology and conservation Scientific institutions in Mexico are hosting exhibitions and events, such as CUCBA’s ecology display and UAM’s bat conservation week, to promote biodiversity and ecological research. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scientific-institutions-in-mexico-promote-ecology-and-conservation ### 2026-09-26: Scientific outreach events held in Panama and Mexico Scientific outreach events in Panama and Mexico promoted research engagement, focusing on social sciences at Expo ConCiencia and astronomy and technology at the tenth Zócalo de las Ciencias. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scientific-outreach-events-held-in-panama-and-mexico --- Cite as: Scientific outreach and research in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/scientific-outreach-and-research-in-latin-america