Zamorano Contributions to Education and Preparation of Technical Staff in America

Abstract

Zamorano was founded 70 years ago with a vision to train professionals in agriculture. Training activities are focused on maintaining the quality of its programs to respond to the particularities of current and changing context. Through its history and under the scheme of a rigorous academic and disciplinary teaching philosophy, Zamorano combines learning in the classroom and practical experience in the field (learning by doing) with the formation of values, which characterize the Zamorano graduates. Zamorano teachers are active contributors to this Pan-American training focused on values. The research activities developed by Zamorano staff members and the projection of that research into tangible activities has managed to generate positive impacts in many communities. Of those activities, there are plenty of examples that have helped in the fight against poverty and the reduction of environmental degradation. Zamorano graduates have found their place in the productive structure of the countries in ehich they work contributing to the achievement of the plans of their organizations and governments. All this and more define the Zamorano seal.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5377/ceiba.v52i1.971