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Cornell will work with an institution in the Republic of Paraguay to develop academic and scientific relationships, support collaborative research and facilitate international academic exchange. President David Skorton signed a memorandum of understanding recently with Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT) as a framework for cooperative programs. Cornell and CONACYT intend to initiate efforts in research, development and innovation, promoting academic and cultural activities, sharing knowledge and training human resources. "I am excited about the opportunity to work together with visionary people in Paraguay," said Tim DeVoogd, director of the Latin American Studies Program (LASP), which will coordinate funding for CONACYT projects. "The projects proposed will benefit students on both sides, as well as help Paraguayans more broadly. For example, learning new ways to deal with mosquitoes that carry dengue fever will have a major impact on health. [Another project] will make Lake Ypacarai a resource for the country again and enhance it as a tourist destination." Initial projects to be developed include: Short courses in applied mathematics, computer science, engineering and physics, on topics for which there is little expertise in Paraguay.
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