Brazil Celebrates Women's Impact in Science at National Science and Technology Week 2026

Brazil's 23rd National Science and Technology Week celebrated women's roles in STEM with honors, workshops, and a new science podcast.

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  • The 23rd SNCT highlighted women's contributions in science across Brazil with the theme "Ciência Delas."
  • Fiocruz Bahia offered interactive workshops focusing on female representation and science education in Salvador.
  • Two female professors from Estácio Nova Friburgo were honored for their scientific achievements.
  • The "Conexão CT&I" podcast was launched, featuring women innovators and regional scientific topics like Amazon bioeconomy.

The 23rd National Science and Technology Week (SNCT) in Brazil, held in late October and early November 2026, prominently showcased the vital role of women in science and technology under the theme "Ciência Delas" (Their Science). Events took place in multiple regions, including Salvador and Nova Friburgo, emphasizing women's contributions to STEM fields through interactive activities, honors, and innovative media.

At Salvador's Bahia Technology Park, Fiocruz Bahia led hands-on workshops engaging students with projects like Meninas Baianas na Ciência and Mais Ciência na Escola Bahia, focusing on health, female representation in science, and maker lab methodologies. Notable attendees such as Cristina Araripe and Marcius Gomes highlighted the crucial role of scientific communication linking research and education.

Meanwhile, in Nova Friburgo, two professors from Estácio Nova Friburgo—Manuela Ferreira de Carvalho, coordinator of Veterinary Medicine, and civil engineer Claudia Rego Monteiro—were honored for their scientific contributions. Both expressed deep gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing its importance in raising visibility for women in academic and technological arenas. The event also featured artistic performances and lectures, celebrating female excellence in science.

Amplifying these efforts, the new podcast "Conexão CT&I" was launched by Amazonas's State Secretariat for Economic Development, Science, Technology and Innovation. Its episodes spotlighted women innovators in science and addressed strategic regional topics such as the Amazon's bioeconomy role. Executive secretary Raquel Said stressed the podcast's goal to make science discussions accessible, particularly to youth, reinforcing local engagement with scientific inquiry.

Collectively, these initiatives during SNCT 2026 highlight Brazil's commitment to promoting gender equity and celebrating women's pivotal participation in advancing science and technology.

This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.

Source articles (3)

  1. bahia.fiocruz.br Nov 10, 2026

    Protagonismo feminino e inovação científica marcam a participação da Fiocruz Bahia na 23ª SNCT, realizada no Parque Tecnológico – Instituto Gonçalo Moniz

  2. portalmarcossantos.com.br Nov 10, 2026

    Podcast ‘Conexão CT&I’ será lançado durante Semana Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia

  3. jornaldaregiao.com Nov 10, 2026

    Docentes da Estácio Nova Friburgo são homenageadas na 23ª Semana Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia

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Dates of the event

Sources report different dates for the 23rd National Science and Technology Week.

bahia.fiocruz.br

"The 23rd National Science and Technology Week (SNCT) was held on October 27-28."

jornaldaregiao.com

"The opening of the 23rd National Science and Technology Week was on October 26."

Why this matters: Source 525106 states the event was held on October 27-28, while Source 525111 claims it started on October 26. This discrepancy affects the understanding of when the event officially began.

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