Información General: Centro de Investigaciones para el Desarrollo Integral Sustentable (CIDIS)

Abstract

The CIDIS has its origins in the Research Group called Workshop of Investigative Practice, founded in 1987 as a result of the inquietude of a group of professors in the area of the Social Sciences. It was founded by Professor Miguel Ángel Briceño Gil. Among its objectives are the following: Generate knowledge in the area of the Social Sciences that can be applied to the problem of regional development. Elaborate specific projects that lead to solutions for regional problems. Promote the investigative spirit related to the problematic of Sustainable Integrated Development in instructors and students. Organize and strengthen Postgraduate programs linked to the area of Sustainable Integrated Development. Encourage the organization and realization of events, workshops, seminars, colloquiums, panels, symposiums, conferences, congresses and others; where researchers belonging to the CIDIS participate, as well as invited researchers from distinct areas of knowledge essential to sustainable integrated development. Encourage and support activities related to the development of communities in the region. Promote interdisciplinary relationships within the institution and also inter-institutionally on a regional and national level with the aim of exchanging information essential to the objectives of the CIDIS.

Lines of Research: - Social economy and Social Psychology of Health - Educational Theory, Research Methods and Sustainable Integrated Development. - Eco-sustainable Personal-Organizational Development. - Social Economy - Regional Competitiveness - Biological Control, Phytopathology and Sustainability - Psycho-pedagogy, Andragogy and Learning Strategies.