Paraná's State Universities Promote Science and Technology at Verão Maior 2025
State universities in Paraná actively engage the public in science, technology, and health education at the Verão Maior 2025 event, highlighting sustainability and wellness.
- • Verão Maior Paraná 2025 runs from December 28 to February 1 at Praia Brava in Matinhos.
- • Seven state universities participate with workshops on 3D printing, VR, game development, and sustainability.
- • Educational activities include health check-ups, nutrition advice, and games teaching math and chemistry.
- • The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation prioritizes democratizing science and innovation nationwide.
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The Verão Maior Paraná 2025 event, starting December 28 and running until February 1 at Praia Brava in Matinhos, offers a dynamic platform where seven state universities engage the community through diverse science, technology, and health activities. These include 3D printing workshops, basic health services via an itinerant clinic, and educational games that make learning math and chemistry interactive and fun. The universities emphasize sustainability with artisanal workshops utilizing recyclable materials and composting techniques, alongside biological collections that educate children on the importance of insects. Additionally, technology-focused workshops explore virtual reality and game development, promoting hands-on experiences with current innovations. Health and wellness are also central themes, with guidance on nutrition, exercise, disease prevention, sun safety, and posture offered to participants. This initiative fosters closer ties between academia and society while enriching public knowledge across generations. Furthermore, these activities underscore government commitments at the national level to science popularization, as Brazil's Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI), led by Luciana Santos, has prioritized democratizing science and technological advancement. Santos has highlighted investment in research infrastructure and innovation, such as the recently launched National Strategy for Science, Technology, and Innovation (ENCTI), which aims to elevate science as a pillar for Brazil’s social and economic progress. Verão Maior thus emerges not only as an educational summer initiative but also as part of a broader push to enhance science literacy, innovation, and health awareness in Paraná and across Brazil.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
