São Paulo public school students win Science for All award

The 5th edition of the Science for All Award (Prêmio Ciência para Todos) has announced winners from public schools across nine municipalities in the state of São Paulo. The initiative, a partnership between FAPESP and the Roberto Marinho Foundation via Canal Futura, recognizes student projects that apply scientific methods to real-world challenges such as sustainability, accessibility, and public health.

In the elementary school category, winners include a study on agroforestry systems from Pedregulho, the EcoCalc sustainable calculator from Taquaritinga, and a sensory journey project from Várzea Paulista.

High school winners focused on technological and social solutions, including assistive food technology and a vital signs analysis station from Etec Bento Quirino in Campinas, as well as a study on deafblindness from Paulínia. Honorable mentions were awarded to schools in São Paulo, Mogi Guaçu, Itatiba, and Sumaré. An award ceremony is scheduled for November 18 at the Museu Catavento.