Brazil Gears Up for 'Ciência Delas': Promoting Women's Role in Science at SNCT 2026
Brazil's National Week of Science and Technology 2026 will spotlight women's contributions to science under the theme 'Ciência Delas', featuring broad community engagement and gender equity initiatives.
- • The 23rd National Week of Science and Technology (SNCT 2026) will be held at IFPE Campus Recife from October 27 to 30.
- • The theme 'Ciência Delas' highlights women's contributions to science and technology.
- • Registrations for submissions and volunteers are open from September 1 to 9, 2026.
- • The SNCT 2026 aims to integrate education, research, and society with a focus on gender equity.
Key details
Preparations are underway for the 23rd National Week of Science and Technology (SNCT 2026), an annual event organized in Brazil to popularize science and technology among society. This year, the event will be held at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pernambuco (IFPE) Campus Recife from October 27 to 30, 2026, with registrations open from September 1 to 9.
The 2026 SNCT, themed "Ciência Delas," is coordinated by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI) and centers on highlighting the contributions of women to scientific knowledge and technological advancements. The local program amplifies this by focusing on "Ciência Delas in Recife – girls, women, and communities producing knowledge, social technologies, and sustainable futures," emphasizing scientific outreach and the valorization of research and social technology initiatives.
SNCT 2026 invites submissions of research papers, projects, and presentations, with calls open for volunteers to serve as evaluators and monitors, promoting integration between education, research, extension, science, technology, and society.
This initiative aligns with broader efforts to empower women and foster gender equity in science and technology sectors in Brazil. It strives to bring visibility to both historical and contemporary female contributions in these fields through community engagement and knowledge dissemination.
In related efforts to connect science, technology, and society, the 32nd Serra+Cidadã event, held August 22 in Planalto Serrano, featured technology workshops and guidance on digital public services to enhance community access and engagement. The event also recognized the Month of Combating Violence Against Women by providing free services aimed at supporting women's health, legal rights, and social assistance, underscoring the social dimension linked to promoting equity.
Such initiatives showcase Brazil’s commitment in 2026 to advancing women's empowerment in scientific and technological arenas while strengthening community ties and access to innovation.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
