Brazil Marks 2025 as a Quantum Science Milestone with ICTP-SAIFR Report and National Science Events
Brazil celebrates 2025's International Year of Quantum Science and Technology with a pivotal ICTP-SAIFR report and national science events promoting research and innovation.
- • 2025 is the centenary of quantum mechanics, recognized as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology by UNESCO.
- • ICTP-SAIFR released a comprehensive report detailing Brazil's history and current status in quantum research with insights from 25 top Brazilian scientists.
- • The report aims to clarify the meaning of 'quantum' to counter pseudoscience and encourage young Brazilians to pursue scientific careers.
- • The National Science and Technology Week will be held at Instituto Federal do Piauí on December 11, 2025, promoting research, innovation, and community engagement.
- • Regional events complement Brazil's national commitment to advancing quantum science, fostering integration among students, staff, researchers, and the public.
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2025 celebrates the centenary of quantum mechanics, a milestone recognized globally as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology by UNESCO. To commemorate this, the ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research (ICTP-SAIFR) at UNESP in São Paulo released an in-depth report titled "As Novas Tecnologias Quânticas no Brasil e no Mundo," which explores the development and current state of quantum research in Brazil. The report highlights contributions from 25 leading Brazilian quantum technology researchers and covers extensive research activities across 31 Brazilian cities. It also aims to clarify the scientific meaning of "quantum," often misused in pseudoscience, to foster public understanding and inspire youth toward careers in science.
Beyond research, Brazilian institutions promote quantum science and innovation through events such as the National Science and Technology Week (SNCT) hosted by Instituto Federal do Piauí (IFPI) at Campus Teresina Central on December 11, 2025. This event, supported by various institutional departments, encourages participation from students, staff, researchers, and the wider community to engage in scientific initiation and innovation. Registration is underway until December 10 for students and November 25 for staff, emphasizing integration and leadership development.
Ana Luiza Sério from ICTP-SAIFR noted the report's dual aim to serve both newcomers and experts in the field, while Nathan Berkovits stressed the importance of combating "quantum" pseudoscience misconceptions. These efforts underscore Brazil's active role in advancing quantum science and technology in 2025, combining comprehensive research documentation and community outreach to strengthen scientific culture nationwide.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.