SENACYT Adopts Mathematica for National Curriculum

SENACYT Adopts Mathematica for National Curriculum in Panama

June 3, 2011--Wolfram Research announced today that it has
recently partnered with the National Secretariat for Science,
Technology, and Innovation (SENACYT) of the Republic of Panama to
provide access to Mathematica in all computer-accessible high
schools and universities countrywide.

This agreement impacts SENACYT's overall goal to strengthen,
support, and boost modernization in the Panamanian academic and
research sectors through the development of science, technology,
and innovation. Making Mathematica available as part of the
national curriculum, SENACYT is providing much-needed support to
the Ministry of Education of Panama (MEDUCA) to aid in the
modernization of education throughout the country.

"Scientific and technological growth and innovation is
undoubtedly one of the most important factors needed to make
Panama globally competitive both economically and socially. The
SENACYT aims to make Panama a global leader in Latin America and
the world over, and Mathematica will help us do that." says
Director of Innovation in Learning Dra. Marisa M. de Talavera.
"Mathematica provides an interactive learning environment with
stunning graphics and an easy-to-use interface that.s perfect for
younger students while offering the robust computation engine
necessary for cutting-edge research at the university level and
beyond. We truly see Mathematica as the complete solution for
education in Panama."

"Mathematica's system licensing programs have proven very
successful in large aggregate systems. The ever-changing global
economy coupled with the vast changes in Mathematica make it more
readily useful to students and schools of all ages; we have
relied on our past decade of experience supporting IT and new
users alike under these system licensing programs and look
forward to rolling out this success to Panama as well. Working
with SENACYT to provide the software they need to meet their
goals and bring transformative technology into their classrooms
is very exciting," said Cliff Hastings, Director of Academic
Initiatives at Wolfram Research. "The SENACYT is committed to
providing students with an edge throughout their education and
prepare them for future careers, and Mathematica will be an ideal
tool to help them achieve that goal."

In support of this agreement, Wolfram Research has already begun
holding seminars and training for teachers throughout Panama,
adding to the catalog of localized learning resources available.
In addition, SENACYT recently opened 240 free internet learning
centers throughout Panama that will also serve as regional
training centers for Mathematica and other important learning
tools.

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