On September 8, 2023, a significant event took place at the University of the Coast CUC, located in the city of Barranquilla: the reactivation of the IEEE UniCosta Student Branch.

The event featured the presence of Engineer Paul Sanmartin, President of the Colombian Caribbean Section, who delivered a welcoming message and presented the IEEE Student Branch.

In addition, the students comprising the Executive Committee of the UniCosta and UniNorte branches actively participated by presenting information about the various chapters and the organization of the branches. We acknowledge the contributions of UniNorte’s President, Cristian Noguera; UniNorte’s PES President, Belissa Briceño; AESS Uninorte’s SAC and President, Mateo Muñoz; Student Representative of the Colombian Caribbean Section, Sebastián Lizarazo; and UniNorte’s Logistics Coordinator, Xelena Maiguel.

During the course of the event, a presentation titled «Igniting Passions for IEEE: Inspiration and Achievements of the Colombian Caribbean Section» was delivered by the Vice President of the Colombian Caribbean Section, Engineer Mauricio Pardo.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the UniNorte Student Branch for their valuable collaboration, as well as to the Student Activities Committee (SAC) and the Student Representation of the Section, whose support was essential for the success of this event.

We are committed to continuing to grow and disseminate technological advancements by soon establishing the UniSimon Student Branch. For more information and updates on the activities of the IEEE UniCosta Student Branch, we invite you to follow us on our social media channels and stay tuned for future announcements.

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