Brazil Celebrates Women's Contributions in Science During 2026 National Science and Technology Week
Brazil's 2026 National Science and Technology Week spotlights women scientists through exhibitions, lectures, and cultural events across multiple institutions.
- • UERJ hosts its first National Science and Technology Week from October 6 to November 13, with over 40 activities focused on women's roles in science.
- • IFMG Campus Ouro Preto holds its XIX Semana de Ciência e Tecnologia from October 7 to 9, featuring lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and cultural activities emphasizing women in science.
- • UERJ exhibitions include 'Contato 3: Ciência Delas' and 'Não sejamos raras,' highlighting scientific research and challenges faced by women in academia.
- • IFMG's event features the II Feira de Ciências e Saberes, showcasing projects linking science, society, and the impact of women in science.
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The 2026 National Science and Technology Week in Brazil prominently features events highlighting women's significant roles in science under the theme 'Ciência Delas'. It officially runs across different regions with diverse activities focused on promoting women's participation and achievements in science and technology.
The Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Uerj) hosts its inaugural National Science and Technology Week from October 6 to November 13. Organized by the Graduate Studies and Research Pro-Rectory, the event includes over 40 activities such as workshops, lectures, round tables, audiovisual screenings, and guided visits, across campuses in Maracanã, São Gonçalo, Duque de Caxias, and Ilha Grande. Public exhibitions include three main showcases: "Contato 3: Ciência Delas," featuring works by artists and researchers covering themes from laboratory research to biodiversity in Brazil, Mozambique, and Portugal; and "Não sejamos raras," an educational exhibition on the challenges women face in academia, available from October 14 to 30. Over 2,000 municipal and state school students are expected to attend.
Similarly, the XIX Semana de Ciência e Tecnologia at IFMG Campus Ouro Preto takes place from October 7 to 9, offering lectures, workshops, mini-courses, exhibitions, debates, and cultural activities. It will highlight the impact of women in science through the II Feira de Ciências e Saberes and the Mostra de Projetos de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão, showcasing projects intertwining science, society, culture, technology, and sustainability. The event is open to the community, featuring artistic exhibitions and musical performances that complement the scientific discourse.
These coordinated efforts emphasize the growing focus on gender diversity in STEM fields across Brazil during the National Science and Technology Week 2026, fostering an inclusive environment for education, innovation, and cultural appreciation.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Event dates
Sources report different dates for the events.
itatiaia.com.br
"The XIX Semana de Ciência e Tecnologia at IFMG Campus Ouro Preto is set to occur from October 7 to 9."
uerj.br
"The Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Uerj) is hosting its inaugural National Science and Technology Week from October 6 to November 13."
Why this matters: The first source states that the event at IFMG Ouro Preto occurs from October 7 to 9, while the second source indicates that the Uerj event runs from October 6 to November 13. This discrepancy affects understanding of the event timelines and their overlap.