The Program Management Group (PMG) has a chain of tasks essential to the operation of ALMA. They are responsible for the day-to-day management of the execution of observations and monitoring the status of ALMA programs. In addition, they ensure data quality control and coordination of these activities with the staff of our observatory's Regional Centers (ARCs). "Our group is in...
Sergio Martin debuted this year as Head of Science Operations (Head of DSO), shortly after receiving the “Collaboration” Award from our Core Statements. In his opinion, many at ALMA deserve to receive this award, so coming out as the winner left him perplexed. “Perhaps that's why I was confused and deeply flattered that someone had taken the time to...
At the latest edition of Hablemos de ALMA, our Director, Sean Dougherty, delved into the exciting possibilities for the observatory to adopt renewable energy solutions like photovoltaic plants, battery storage, and wind turbines. Currently, ALMA relies on 11 million liters of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) annually, accounting for approximately 10% of our operating costs in Chile. Until now, we...
With more than 17 years working for our observatory, Marcelo Miranda cannot hide his excitement at having been awarded the “Excellence” award, from our Fundamental Statements. “I am very happy and grateful to have been recognized for my work at ALMA”.Our Instrumentation Technician fondly remembers all these years working at the observatory, in which he has been part of...
“I didn't know I was going to be a Civil Mechanical Engineer”, says Elizabeth Cortés, our Mechanical Engineer, while checking machines and antennas at OSF and AOS. Once graduated, she worked in engineering consulting firms, in industries such as metallurgy and mining, until she arrived at our observatory last July 7, to take over as the first female engineer...
Art has always been present in Priscilla's life. She fondly remembers her sister painting in oils and taking pictures, and her mother winning all the flower arrangement contests and drawing costume designs. That's why, when she passed by the Alhambra Palace in 2010 and saw the National Society of Fine Arts open, just as she was beginning her doctorate,...