Regional Highlights Illuminate 2025 National Science and Technology Week Across Brazil
Brazil's diverse regions actively contribute to the 2025 National Science and Technology Week with innovative projects and community engagement centered on the theme of water and climate change.
- • The 22nd SNCT features regional projects under the theme of water and climate change across multiple Brazilian states.
- • Brasília's event attracted 15,000 visitors, including a water pollution card game by students with AI illustrations.
- • Inpa in Manaus engaged nearly 6,000 participants with over 100 science activities and exhibited PULSO highlighting Amazonian ecosystems.
- • Instituto Federal da Paraíba showcased 11 projects in João Pessoa, including rehabilitation technology and engineering prototypes.
- • FURG SAP and UFLA hosted interactive experiences for students, promoting science and innovation in their communities.
Key details
The 22nd National Science and Technology Week (SNCT) is in full swing across Brazil, showcasing vibrant regional participation aligned with the 2025 theme, 'Planet Water: Oceanic Culture to Face Climate Change in My Territory.' These events highlight educational innovation, community involvement, and scientific outreach.
In Brasília, the event draws thousands, including families and workers who visit after hours. Among engaging exhibits is a water pollution card game developed by students at the Technical School of Brazlândia, creatively using artificial intelligence in its design. Roana Nunes from the Ministry of Science and Technology noted around 15,000 visitors have attended in the capital alone.
The National Institute of Amazonian Research (Inpa) hosted nearly 6,000 attendees in Manaus, offering over 100 activities such as workshops and lab visits. Their impactful exhibition PULSO, displayed in Brasília too, captures Amazonian river ecosystems and the climate challenges faced by local communities. Outreach extended to indigenous villages emphasizing aquatic insects' ecological role.
In João Pessoa, the Instituto Federal da Paraíba (IFPB) presented 11 projects ranging from a low-cost exoskeleton for stroke rehabilitation to a rally car prototype for competitions, enhancing student skills in science and leadership.
The Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) engaged more than 2,000 people in Minas Gerais through exhibitions emphasizing local hydrographic basins and climate science, alongside launching the 'Inova Ação UFLA' program fostering innovation.
At FURG SAP in Rio Grande do Sul, about 260 high school students participated in 15 interactive experiments, including physics demonstrations like rocket launches. The event aimed to bridge the university with local communities and inspire scientific curiosity.
Collectively, these regional contributions underscore SNCT's role in promoting science education and awareness nationwide, offering hands-on experiences and strengthening ties between institutions and society.