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Needs and challenges for the development of human capital in the space field in Mexico
Carlos Duarte
Deputy Director for Human Capital Development in the Space Field
México, D.F.February 16, 2015
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Vision 2030Mexico makes significant con-
tributions to space S&T
PlanningAnd
Funding
Industrial development and competitiveness
InternationalandLegal
Affairs
Science and technology de-velopment
Human capital development in the space field
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Areas of developmentSpace Science Advance science by studying the universe
Astronomy AstrophysicsAstrobiology
Earth observation Collect, process and distribute Earth observation data to support: policy making decision makingdisaster management economic growthenvironmental management resource management
Space operations Provide support to space vehicles and ground stationsSatellite tracking TelemetryIn orbital testing Mission control
Space Engineering Development of space systems and subsystemsStructure and composite materials communication systems attitude control power systems Stablization payload development
Space outreach and public engagement
Increasing appreciation of science among our youth and improving the scientific literacy of the general population
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Space education in Mexico, current situation
• Strenghts:– Young population– 100,000
engineering students
• Weaknesses– Low results
(although improving) in the PISA test
– High variability of education quality across the country
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Current capabilities in space education
Several Mexican universities already offer degrees in aerospace engineering
UABC and CETYS in Baja CaliforniaUACH in ChihuahuaCIIIA in Nuevo León
Educational programs in space science and engineeringUNAM: Condor, SateduCICESE: SensatUAM: Lunabotics
Several organizations provide education in remote sensingCRECTEALCCenter for Aerospace Education for Mexico in JaliscoCentroGeo
Space Science is well recognized in MexicoUNAM Institutes: Astronomy, Geography, Geophysics
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Human capital development in the space field
• Mission
– Develop world class human capital in the space field to transform Mexico into a space power in the long term (Vision 2030)
– Foster public engagement in space, and spread space science and technology among the Mexican population, specially kids
– Support Mexican Government entities in the use of space science and technology
Coordinación General de Capital Humano 6
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Space education strategies
• Develop university curricula consistent with AEMs vision and regional capabilities
• Train the trainer: focus on training professors
• Coordinate and co-finance the development of educational labs in space science and engineering
• Foster international cooperation in space education
• Promote work/study internships with international partners
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• Promote space science and engineering contests
• Coordinate and support outreach programs K-12, STEM programs, mentoring
• Develop certification programs to validate space skills in the workforce
Space education strategies
AEM Space education tools
• Electronic magazine• Educational portal• Educational contests
Electronics magazine www.haciaelespacio.org
Educational portalwww.educacionespacial.org
Space Contests
World space week, MéxicoOctober 4-10More than 80 venues all over MexicoMore than 800 activities
WorkshopsTalksArt eventsContests
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Possible modes of collaboration with Japan• Internships of Mexican students in Japan• Exchange of instructors• Joint develpment of workshops• Participation in STEM and space science
contests• Joint development of distant education
tools• Use of JAXA educational materials
Conclusions
• Human capital development the key for success
• Need to develop a strong program for capacity building
• Use of ICT´s mandatory• International cooperation is
crucial
