Researchers

CICC multidisciplinary team: educational mathematics, sciences, linguistics, archaeology, anthropology and more.

Educational Mathematics Researcher

Domingo Yojcom Rocché

Education

PhD in Sciences with a specialty in Educational Mathematics (CINVESTAV, Mexico), Master's in Education/Curriculum with a specialty in Mathematics (PUC, Brazil), Agricultural Engineer and Master's in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (URL, Guatemala), Diploma in Sciences with a specialty in Physics (Kagoshima, Japan) and teaching degree in Mathematics and Physics (URL, Guatemala).

Experience

International consultant in Educational Mathematics, Mayan Mathematics, Ethnomathematics and Socioepistemology. University professor at Universidad del Valle de Guatemala. Reviewer for RELIME and RLE. Founder and Director General of CICC. Regional Coordinator of the Latin American Ethnomathematics Network for Central America, North America and the Caribbean.

Research areas

centrocientificogt@gmail.com (502) 7721-8295 Curriculum Vitae

Archaeoastronomy / Science and Technology

David Marín Roma

Education

PhD in Physics with a specialty in biological systems (Rutgers, USA). Diploma in high-energy physics (ICTP Trieste, Italy). Bachelor's in Physics (Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala).

Experience

Researcher at BioMaPs (Rutgers, 2004–2006). Producer at Producciones Pájaro Jaguar (2007–2015). Since 2015 at the USAC School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, promoting the study of Mayan Astronomy.

dmarin@cicc-solojnaoj.org (502) 5559-2463

Editor and educator

Raxche' Demetrio Rodríguez Guaján

Education

Master's in Management for Sustainable Development (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain and Instituto Chi Pixab', Quetzaltenango). Self-taught in editing, education and indigenous peoples' rights.

Experience

Director and editor of Editorial Maya' Wuj (1989–present). Former Director General of DIGEBI (2000–2003). Member of the National Education Council. Participated in drafting the National Languages Law and its regulations.

raxche@cicc-solojnaoj.org (502) 5205-1869

Archaeologist

María de los Ángeles Corado M.

Education

Bachelor's in Archaeology (Universidad del Valle de Guatemala). Diploma in Environmental Impact Studies (Colegio de Arquitectos de Guatemala). Master's in Anthropology in progress (IIA-UNAM, Mexico).

Experience

Independent researcher and consultant in archaeology and environmental studies since 2004. Directed archaeological rescue at Sololá municipal market. Collaborated on the Lake Atitlán Archaeological Project in San Pedro and San Juan La Laguna.

marieloscm@gmail.com (502) 5709-3794

Linguist

Pedro Mateo Pedro

Education

PhD in Linguistics (University of Kansas). Postdoctoral work at Harvard University. Bachelor's degree (Universidad Rafael Landívar, Guatemala).

Experience

Assistant Research Professor at the University of Maryland Language Science Center. Executive Director of the Guatemala Research Station. Faculty member at Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Altiplano Campus. Specialist in Q'anjob'al and Chuj language acquisition.

matinlwin@gmail.com (502) 5513-7737

Social Anthropologist

María Jacinta Xon

Education

Social Anthropologist (Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala). Master's in History of Sciences (Pontificia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Brazil).

Experience

National and international consultant on gender, indigenous peoples, conflict resolution and legal pluralism. Researcher on positivist discourse on indigenous epistemology. Cultural manager for stimulation in music, painting, mathematics and theater in preschool and primary education.

majaxon13@yahoo.es (502) 4220-7504

Bilingualism and Interculturality Specialist

Edgar Leonel Quievac Yojcom

Education

Master's in Innovations for Learning (Universidad La Salle, Costa Rica). Bachelor's in Bilingual Intercultural Education with emphasis in Mayan Linguistics (URL Guatemala).

Experience

Independent consultant on bilingualism, interculturality, Mayan linguistics and community development. University professor at Universidad del Valle de Guatemala. Speaker and workshop facilitator throughout Guatemala.

elquievac@gmail.com (502) 4218-1061

Trainer

Leslie Lucía Pérez Cajas

Education

Master's in virtual education (UMG, Guatemala). Bachelor's in Education (Universidad del Valle de Guatemala). Teaching degree in communication and language education (Universidad Galileo).

Experience

Educational consultant for the Ministry of Education (DIGEEX, DIGEDUCA, USAID-Read and Learn). University lecturer at Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Altiplano Campus, since 2015. Teacher trainer at PROCAPS-FUNDAZUCAR and virtual tutor.

lelupeca@gmail.com (502) 4228-2158

Mathematics, Data Science, Modeling and Simulation

Gaspar Yatáz Pop

Education

Bachelor's in Mathematics (Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Central Campus). University Technician in Agroforestry (UVG, Altiplano Campus).

Experience

Mathematics professor at UVG, Altiplano Campus. Data Analyst at CODE Digital Marketing. Scientific advisor at Tui'k Ruch' Lew. Director of agricultural applications at Save Lake Atitlán. Co-founder of the UVG Chess Club.

axpalyataz@gmail.com (502) 3065-3225

Educational Researcher

Miriam Moramay Micalco Méndez

Education

PhD in Sciences with a specialty in Educational Research (CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico). Master's in Psychology of Education (University of Barcelona). Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering (UASLP, Mexico).

Experience

Research professor and consultant in education, ethnomathematics and research methodology with a gender perspective. RELAET member. ANUIES instructor. Coordinator of Women in Science Seminars at UASLP.

mmicalco@gmail.com

Executive Coaching and Transactional Analysis

Piotr Jusik

Education

Master's in Biotechnology with a specialty in Microbiology (University of Life Sciences of Poznan, Poland). Leadership coach (Institute of Leadership and Management, London). Transactional Analysis counselor (TA Works Institute, Oxford).

Experience

Special education teacher. Coach in career, education, personal and professional change. Therapeutic counselor for stress, depression, anxiety and cultural adaptation. Workshop facilitator in leadership and cultural exchange.

peter@iflowcoaching.com Website

Mathematics – Art

Masha Ru

Education

PhD in Mathematics and Computer Science (Eindhoven University of Technology). Photography training (Photo Academy Amsterdam). Artistic residency at Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunst (2013–2014).

Experience

Artist with a scientific background, living and working in Amsterdam. Projects combining mathematics and scientific research with cultural practice. Collaborated with Branly López on the "Big Cosmic Data" exhibition and continued Cholq'ij calendar research in Guatemala (2017).

masharrru@gmail.com Website