South American Division

Adventist Student from Bolivia Wins Silver in Computer Science Event

Valeria Gutierrez, a student at Sarmiento Adventist Academy, stands out in national and international scientific competitions.

December 27, 2024

Bolivia

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Valeria Yorley Gutiérrez Quiroz (right) together with the Bolivian Minister of Education, lawyer Omar Veliz Ramos (center) and his tutor Vianka Chura (Left).

[Photo: Sarmiento News]

On November 20, 2024, in La Paz, the Bolivian Ministry of Education held an award ceremony for the winners of the 13th Bolivian Plurinational Student Scientific Olympiad (OCEPB). This event saw the participation of over a million students across various disciplines, including Mathematics, Physics, and Robotics, among others.

Valeria Yorley Gutiérrez Quiroz, a 13-year-old student from Sarmiento Adventist Academy in Cochabamba, Bolivia, earned a silver medal in the Computing category under the guidance of Professor Vianka Chura. This achievement underscores the commitment to excellence in Adventist education, highlighting the school's reputation on a national level.

Achievements that Inspire

The ASEA MCB granting recognition to the student Valeria Gutiérrez, along with her tutor, Professor Vianka Chura, and the school's director, Ms. María E. Huayta.

Gutiérrez stands out not only in her classroom but also on national and international stages. Among her notable achievements are winning a Gold Medal in Computer Science at the OCEPB in 2021, along with Silver Medals in 2022 and 2024. She also earned Gold Medals in Chemistry in 2024 and Biology in 2023 at the ASEA-MCB Olympics.

Additionally, Gutiérrez secured first place in the Girls in AI 2021 Global Hackathon and in the Hackathon #PorUnMundoOnlineSeguro 2021, while achieving sixth place in the sixth International Scratch Olympiad.

Passion for Science and Technology

Gutiérrez has a passion for science and technology, and she has developed skills in robotics, programming, and web development. She is proficient in languages such as Python, HTML, and JavaScript and uses Arduino boards to create educational robots. Her vision is clear: she aims to leverage her knowledge to propose innovative solutions to challenges like climate change and biodiversity conservation.

Adventist Education: Training Comprehensive Leaders

Valeria Gutiérrez at the time of the award in the city of La Paz.

Gutiérrez's success highlights the commitment to Adventist Education, which prepares students to excel academically and serve God in any field. This comprehensive formation is a pillar in the central region of Bolivia and proof that Christian values can be a solid foundation for innovation and leadership.

Gutiérrez demonstrates that faith, effort, and knowledge are powerful tools for building a bright future. Its history inspires young people from all over the country to dream big and work passionately to achieve their goals.

The original article was published on the South American Division Spanish website.