Brazil's 23rd National Science and Technology Week Highlights Women's Contributions and Engagement
The upcoming 23rd National Science and Technology Week in Brazil emphasizes women's vital contributions through interactive science programs and workshops empowering young girls.
Key details
- The 23rd SNCT will run from November 24-29, 2026 in Brasília with the theme 'Ciência Delas'.
- Student projects include biogas production and stingless bee farming for biodiversity conservation.
- CNPq celebrates 75 years with an exhibition on its scientific contributions and women's roles.
- UFRPE offers a free audiovisual workshop for public school girls, culminating in a contest and discussion on women's rights in science.
The 23rd National Science and Technology Week (SNCT) will be held from November 24 to 29, 2026, in Brasília, featuring the theme "Ciência Delas," which highlights the essential contributions of women to Brazil's scientific and technological advancement. Organized by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), the event aims to foster public engagement with science through interactive exhibits, educational activities, and presentations that celebrate female scientific achievements.
Among the notable activities, student projects from Escola Estadual Professor Sebastião de Oliveira Rocha in São Carlos will showcase innovative environmental solutions, including biogas and biofertilizer production from organic waste and biodiversity conservation through stingless bee farming. The National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) will mark its 75th anniversary with a dedicated exhibition detailing its impact on Brazilian science and focusing on women’s roles in research.
In addition, the Center for Management and Strategic Studies (CGEE) will launch an educational animation featuring a curious female protagonist named Sol, designed to engage children and highlight science’s importance in addressing global challenges.
Complementing the SNCT’s main events, the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE) is offering a free two-day audiovisual production workshop specifically for girls from public schools. Scheduled for November 10 and 11, the workshop will train participants in scriptwriting and filming techniques using mobile devices. The resulting films will compete in a contest culminating in a roundtable on November 17 discussing women's rights and challenges in science and society.
The week-long series of events demonstrates a concerted effort to bridge the gap between scientific communities and the public, with a special focus on empowering young women to take leading roles in scientific fields. This distinctive programming builds on the SNCT’s tradition since its inception in 2004 of attracting around 100,000 participants and promoting science education nationwide.
