Curriculum Vitae:
Experimental particle physics and Astrophysics are global endeavours out of necessity. The sheer scale of designing, constructing, and operating immense equipment, along with managing and analysing vast data sets, often demands the collaboration of hundreds or even thousands of individuals, alongside funding from numerous nations. Participation in these endeavours offers individuals, institutions, and countries access to valuable training, cutting-edge technology, and a wealth of knowledge. However, becoming fully integrated into international experimental research efforts is a process that often spans generations.
During this presentation, we will provide an overview of various initiatives underway in Latin America. One is the BELLA initiative, establishing a state-of-the-art transcontinental fibre optic connecting research and education networks of Europe (GÉANT) and Latin America (RedCLARA). This link facilitates collaborative efforts among academic communities, including Scientific Collaboration on Climate Change, Advanced Computing System for Latin America and the Caribbean (SCALAC) and University Telemedicine Network (RUTE-AL)
Additionally, we will delve into the efforts of the Latin American Strategy Forum for Research Infrastructure (LASF4RI), dedicated to formulating a strategic framework for advancing research infrastructures in high-energy physics, Cosmology, and Astroparticle Physics. This initiative led, in November 2021, to the Latin American Association for High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics (LAA-HECAP) aimed at consolidating and expanding the momentum in research within these fields.
We will also detail LA-CoNGA physics, an ERASMUS+ initiative focused on modernising university infrastructure and enhancing pedagogical offerings in advanced physics. This exemplifies a collaboration between Europe and Latin America to train the next generation of HECAP physicists through a virtual teaching and research network involving three European universities and eight in Latin America, as well as scientific and industrial partners.
Finally, we will explore strategies for aligning these initiatives with the needs and aspirations of the Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Space Science community in Latin America.
