Entries by daniel.maldonado@dm-studio.com

Fulbright Scholarship Leads to the Creation of a Robotics Spin-off in Colombia

An academic experience supported by the Fulbright Program is giving rise to an educational innovation initiative that bridges research, technology, and international collaboration between Colombia and the United States. The project, which stems from an academic exchange held in 2022, demonstrates how scientific collaboration can lead to concrete solutions for expanding access to computer science […]

First Symposia by Fulbright: held in Cartagena de Indias

On February 19 and 20, the meeting “Challenges and Opportunities for Coastal Cities” was held at the Technological University of Bolívar, thanks to a partnership between the IDEEAS Institute, the Social Group Foundation, the Pontifical Xavierian University, Columbia University, and the Pro Ciénaga Alliance. This space was the first of five planned as part of […]

In memoriam: Liliana Angulo Cortés

Fulbright scholar and director of the National Museum of Colombia, Liliana Angulo Cortés, passes away It is with deep sadness that the Colombian cultural sector bids farewell to Liliana Angulo Cortés, visual artist, researcher, cultural manager, and 2011 Fulbright scholar, who passed away on Saturday, February 21, in Bogotá, after a long battle with cancer, […]

Symposia by Fulbright tours the country

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fulbright Commission in Colombia (@fulbrightcolombia) As part of the 2026 cohort of Symposia by Fulbright, the first academic meeting of the year arrives in Cartagena: “Challenges and Opportunities for Coastal Cities,” a space for interdisciplinary dialogue that will bring together national and international experts to reflect […]

Colombian Fulbrighter leads research on bilingualism and gaming

Video games and language learning The use of video games as spaces for learning second languages is the central theme of the book Understanding Second Language Users as Gamers: Language as Victory, an academic publication that analyzes the role of gaming in the development of language skills and literacy practices in digital environments. The work […]

Celebrating Thanksgiving with the Fulbright Community

On November 25, 2025, together with the U.S. Embassy in Colombia, we celebrated Thanksgiving. For us, this American tradition is an occasion that invites us to reflect on gratitude, community, and the meaningful bonds that are strengthened through cultural exchange. This gathering brought together current fellows, alumni, and strategic partners, creating a space to reconnect, […]

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