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UFABC is receiving applications for the Menina Ciência – Menina Science project
The initiative aims to bring primary school students closer to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The initiative aims to bring primary school students closer to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Interested parties must register by August 25 using the online form (Image: Disclosure)
FAPESP Agency – 6th edition of the Menina Ciência project – Ciência Menina offers 128 places to students in the last years of primary school from all regions of Brazil, as well as Portuguese speakers from anywhere on the planet.
The main goal is to bring girls closer to science, especially in the field called “STEM” (an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The goal is to strive for gender equality in academia.
The initiative includes a course in which participants interact with researchers in their fields through lectures and other scientific activities. In addition to the organizing team and speakers, undergraduate and graduate students from the Federal University of ABC (UFABC) and other Brazilian higher education institutions also participate as observers.
To participate, girls must be enrolled in the last years of Primary 2 (years 6 to 9) in public or private schools; have 30 hours available to dedicate to the project, and be required to be present at four synchronous activities offered by the Zoom platform on Saturdays, from 2pm to 3:30pm; have access to the Internet, WhatsApp, email and the Zoom platform downloaded on a cell phone or computer.
Interested parties must register by August 25th. Online formThe announcement of the draw results, as well as other calls, will be posted on the page. Official website of the projectThe course will be held from September 14 to October 5.
Another 50 places are available in the Basic Education Teacher Training Course. Teachers working in science, physics, biology, chemistry or mathematics (as well as those enrolled in courses in the natural sciences and exact sciences) can apply.
Candidates must have 30 hours available to devote to the project, which will include both synchronous and asynchronous activities. Synchronous sessions will take place on Saturdays and will last an average of two hours each. Teachers must also have access to the internet and Google email, as well as skills in using digital tools such as Google Classroom, Zoom, Google Meets, and WhatsApp.
Registration must also be completed by August 25th, by Online formSupporting documents must be attached to the form, such as a photo ID, proof of employment as a primary school teacher in the 2024 academic year (proving the nature of the education network) or proof of enrolment in a higher education institution.
The Basic Education Teacher Training Course will also be held from September 14 to October 5.
More information: https://ufabc.net.br/meninacienciaalunas and https://ufabc.net.br/meninacienciaprofessores.
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