My name is Manuel Arturo Izquierdo Peña I was born in Bogotá, Colombia. (Read more...)
My research interests are related to the areas of archaeoastronomy and ancient writing systems. Also I am strongly interested in science divulgation activities. (Read more...)
I am anthropologist from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia (1991 - 1998). Besides anthropology I took several courses in Computer Science and Astronomy in the same university. Currently (2006 - ) I am studying a Msc Program in anthropology (archaeology) at the Université de Montréal.
Activities about I have been involved, and from which I have gained knowledge and experience. (Read more...)
Yes. It's true. My english and french are not perfect. That's why I came to Montreal, to learn from its linguistic richness!! (I apologize for any linguistic horror found on this webpage)
(2000 - ) Assistant Instructor at the Observatorio Astronómico Nacional, Universidad Nacional de Colombia. There I taught several courses on Linux operative system, computer programming, posicional astronomy, and archaeoastronomy.
(1998 - 2000) System Manager of computing resources (TCP/IP networks, Linux servers). Observatorio Astronómico Nacional, Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
List of papers and other published works. (Read more...)
Some of the graphical work I have made. (See it...)