Brazilian States Promote Science and Innovation with Education and Recognition Events
Brazilian states advance science and innovation through education fairs, researcher recognition events, and national forums highlighting regional progress and engagement.
- • Feira Itinerante event in Campos dos Goytacazes engaged 340 attendees with hands-on science activities, aiming to expand outreach to rural areas.
- • Noite da Ciência Alagoana on July 8 will honor researchers and launch a science engagement marathon in Alagoas.
- • The 72nd Consecti Forum in Manaus on June 30 will discuss Amazonas as an innovation hub, with a bioeconomy debate and science popularization course launch.
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Several Brazilian states are actively advancing science and innovation through educational outreach and special events recognizing scientific contributions. On September 23, Campos dos Goytacazes in Rio de Janeiro hosted the Feira Itinerante in Santo Eduardo, attended by around 340 people from seven local schools. Organized by the Municipal Secretary of Education, Science and Technology, the event showcased hands-on scientific activities aimed at making science accessible and engaging for students. Carla Salles, manager of Popularization and Diffusion of Science and Technology, emphasized the goal of reaching rural areas with such initiatives, noting plans to expand to other districts. Educators praised the event for turning theoretical concepts into practical experiences relevant to students’ everyday lives.
Meanwhile, in Maceió, Alagoas, the Sociedade Brasileira para o Progresso da Ciência (SBPC) Regional Alagoas will host its first Noite da Ciência Alagoana gala on July 8. This ceremony honors researchers and institutions for their academic and social contributions to science and innovation in the state. The event also marks SBPC’s founding anniversary and the National Day of Science and Researchers. It will launch the year-long Maratona de Ciência to promote scientific engagement and feature a health-focused Corrida pela Ciência in September.
In the Amazon region, Manaus is preparing to host the 72nd Forum of the National Council of State Secretaries for Science, Technology and Innovation (Consecti) on June 30. This forum gathers over 70 participants from various sectors to discuss innovation in Amazonas as it positions itself as an emerging hub. Highlights include the launch of a Course on Popularization of Science, a debate on bioeconomy’s local impact led by Secretary Jeibi Medeiros, and technical visits to innovation sites.
Together, these initiatives reflect Brazil’s diverse and regional efforts to foster science education, celebrate research achievements, and integrate local ecosystems into the broader scientific community.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
