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| Semana Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia | |
|---|---|
| Name | Semana Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia |
| Native name | Semana Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia |
| Country | Brazil |
| Established | 2004 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Organizer | Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations |
Semana Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia is a Brazilian annual science outreach initiative launched to promote public engagement with scientific and technological knowledge through coordinated events across municipalities and institutions. The program mobilizes research institutes, universities, museums, foundations, and federal agencies to present exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and demonstrations that connect citizens with contemporary topics such as innovation, sustainability, health, and digital technologies. Rooted in national policy and implemented through partnerships with state secretariats, municipal administrations, and civil society organizations, the initiative aims to broaden access to science communication and foster links between research communities and diverse publics.
The initiative emerged in the early 21st century under the aegis of Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations and national councils such as the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development and Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos. Early collaborations included Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Universidade de São Paulo, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, and Fundação Joaquim Nabuco. Pilot activities drew inspiration from international models such as European Researchers' Night, National Science Week (Australia), British Science Week, and National Science Festival (USA), while engaging Brazilian cultural institutions like the Museu Nacional (Rio de Janeiro), Instituto Butantan, and Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins. Over successive editions, partnerships expanded to include agencies such as Agência Espacial Brasileira, Embrapa, Fiocruz, and state research foundations including FAPESP, FAPERJ, and FAPEMIG.
Official aims align with strategic documents from Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations and recommendations from Academia Brasileira de Ciências and Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico. Themes have reflected priorities in national plans like the Plano Nacional de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação and global agendas such as the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, engaging topic areas linked to institutions including Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais, Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Físicas, Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade de São Paulo, and Instituto Nacional do Câncer. Recurring thematic strands include innovation promoted by Embrapii, biodiversity highlighted by Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística, digital transformation associated with Serpro and Petrobras, and climate science connected to Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia and Observatório Nacional.
Coordination typically involves the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations in collaboration with regional actors such as Secretaria de Estado da Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio de Janeiro, municipal secretariats, federal universities (e.g., Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Universidade Federal do Ceará), research centers like Centro de Tecnologia da Informação Renato Archer, and cultural partners including Fundação Planetário da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro and Instituto Moreira Salles. Funding and logistical support have come from agencies such as CNPq, CAPES, BNDES, and private sponsors like Instituto Itaú Cultural. Event governance structures vary by state and municipality, often forming steering committees with representatives from Sociedade Brasileira para o Progresso da Ciência, museums, science parks like Parque Tecnológico de São José dos Campos, and industry partners including Embraer and Vale.
Programming spans exhibitions, hands-on workshops, public lectures, science shows, demonstrations, film screenings, and maker fairs organized by entities such as Museu do Amanhã, Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia da PUCRS, Observatório Astronômico de Brasília, and Planetário do Rio de Janeiro. Scientific societies including Sociedade Brasileira de Física, Sociedade Brasileira de Química, Sociedade Botânica do Brasil, and Sociedade Brasileira de Computação contribute specialized sessions. Health themes have featured clinics and campaigns involving Fundação Oswaldo Cruz and Hospital Sírio-Libanês, while agricultural demonstrations have engaged Embrapa and state agricultural research stations. Educational institutions like Colégio Pedro II and Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia host teacher training and student competitions, and technology showcases involve startups from incubators such as Centro de Inovação da FGV and accelerators like SEBRAE.
Participation includes researchers from Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Universidade Federal do Pará, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, and private laboratories, alongside cultural organizations such as Instituto Tomie Ohtake and non-governmental organizations like Instituto Natura. Outreach strategies have utilized mass media outlets including Agência Brasil, TV Brasil, and regional newspapers, as well as digital platforms like institutional websites and social media operated by ANPEI and university communications offices. Special efforts target underserved communities through mobile units, collaborations with quilombola and indigenous organizations, and partnerships with municipal health and education secretariats to reach peripheral neighborhoods and rural districts.
Evaluations draw on metrics produced by coordinating agencies and independent assessments from academic groups at Observatório do Saber, Instituto de Estudos do Trabalho e Sociedade, and university research centers. Reported impacts include increases in public attendance at science museums such as Museu de Ciências da Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, enhanced teacher engagement through programs with Instituto Ayrton Senna, and greater media visibility for research projects from institutions like LNCC and LNLS. Longitudinal monitoring has informed policy adjustments invoked by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations and recommendations by the Academia Brasileira de Ciências to expand inclusion, evaluate learning outcomes, and strengthen links to innovation ecosystems including technology parks and incubators.
Highlighted editions featured nationwide campaigns aligned with global events like United Nations Climate Change Conference sessions and commemorations involving historical institutions such as Museu Nacional (Rio de Janeiro) and Instituto Butantan. Special collaborative highlights included astronomy nights with Observatório Nacional and ESO-linked outreach, health-focused editions with Fiocruz and Instituto Nacional de Câncer, and technology showcases featuring partners like Embraer, Petrobras, and Serpro. Regional milestones included expanded programming in the Amazon with participation from Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, the Northeast with Universidade Federal de Pernambuco and Fundação Joaquim Nabuco, and the South with PUCRS and Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul.
Category:Science festivals in Brazil