19世纪,古巴涌现了一些著名的科学家,如发现黄热病传染的病医学家卡洛斯·芬利、动物学家费利佩·波埃等。在他们的努力下,古巴的科学达到了一定的水平。1861年5月19日成立了医学、物理学和自然科学院。古巴独立后至1958年,历届政府都不重视科技的发展,用于科技方面的经费很少 In the 19th century, some prominent scientists emerged in Cuba, such as Carlos Finley, a zoologist who discovered the spread of yellow fever and Felipe Boeuf, a zoologist. In their efforts, Cuban science has reached a certain level. May 19, 1861 set up a medical, physical and natural sciences. After the independence of Cuba until 1958, all previous governments did not attach importance to the development of science and technology, with little funds for science and technology