ALMA 2024: The protagonists of a year full of emotions and awards
What a tremendous and emotional year we are closing in ALMA! The tribute to Francisco Fuentes captivated us all at the beginning of 2024. The ‘friend of all’ left a mark with his departure on 23 January at 66. His humor and companionship will live on in ALMA. ‘I...
Do you Recommend?: 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...
To “keep up” with our communications
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...
Space for all: “The people here are a joy to work with”
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...
The race for Band 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...
Do you Recommend?: 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),...
Leaders for ALMA
4 workshops to improve the leadership skills of our managers and supervisors have been implemented since October. Under the title "Extraordinary Coach", 60 participants, most of whom are in charge of a work team, have gathered. "It has been a very positive experience. The workshops are...