Día Internacional de la Ciberseguridad: pequeñas acciones, gran impacto
Cybersecurity is not just about technology: it is also about self-care, awareness, and good daily practices. From identifying suspicious emails to handling internal information responsibly, every action counts. Protecting our information is part of everyone's job at ALMA. Staying alert and practicing digital self-care helps prevent incidents and strengthen...
Nuestra primera década: Darío Hernández
When Darío arrived in January 2012, things were very different.The observatory was in its construction phase, and it barely had 30 antennas. Our current residence did not yet exist, so the rooms were located in the old camp. Even the casino was getting small. "There were...
Yo Recomiendo: Ursula Throm
When Ursula was presented with the "Care" award of our latest Fundamental Statements Awards, she could not hide her surprise. "I really believe that the award is not for me. It's for the whole team that works with me every day!", so says Ursula Throm, our...
Para “estar a la altura” de nuestras comunicaciones
Cristian climbs the rungs of a narrow ladder, while the wind and cold hit his face. He is 50 meters above the ground, at the top of our radio towers: "As easy or difficult as this task may seem, it is not for people with vertigo...
Espacio para todos: “Es un placer trabajar con la gente de aquí”
Last May 21 was World Day for Cultural Diversity, a significant date for an observatory like ours, where the international exchange that takes place every day is a source of pride and one of the reasons for our achievements at ALMA. Thus we find a Canadian...
La carrera por la Banda 1
José Millache moves carefully around the AMG lab, he knows that the focus is on his hands. Our Front End Electronics Technician has been working for more than two years on the delivery of Band 1, which by the end of September has to be ready...
Yo Recomiendo: Sebastián Pincheira
When Sebastián Pincheira received his award he could not believe it: "I never thought or expected this award, but I am very satisfied with this recognition because it comes from those who work with me every day and validate my performance". Thus, our Technician I (Electronics),...