Science and technology education initiatives in Brazil

Educational initiatives focusing on science and technology continue to expand across Brazil, with a growing emphasis on female empowerment and social inclusion.

In Rio de Janeiro, the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) progressed to the public school stage of the 2026 National Week of Science and Technology. This phase brought interactive workshops on biodiversity and technology to approximately 700 students in the Manguinhos and Maré communities. The current edition, themed “Science of Them,” specifically highlights the role of women in knowledge production and encourages young girls to pursue scientific careers.

In Bahia, the Federal University of Southern Bahia (UFSB) hosted the final stage of its fifth Culture Forum and the VIII CONEX at the Maria Felipa campus in Jequié, focusing on women’s contributions to social and cultural dynamics. Regional efforts also include the Feira Arte Mulher Empreendedora in Londrina, which promotes economic autonomy by bringing female entrepreneurs to the PUC Londrina campus. Additionally, Suelen Jacomassi, a student from the Quilombo de Bongaba social preparatory course, participated in a lecture at Fiocruz regarding the importance of women in science and education as a tool for social transformation.

In Paraná, the FECCI 2026 science fair at the Federal Technological University (UTFPR) in Curitiba continues to showcase student work, featuring nearly 700 projects from basic education.

Newer developments include the 10th Feira do Conhecimento in Fortaleza, which utilizes the “Ciência Delas” theme to promote women in STEM through robotics and interactive workshops. Furthermore, the municipality of Paracambi is hosting the FEMUCTI science fair to honor female scientific pioneers.