This year, the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) is promoting the 18th edition of the National Science and Technology Week (SNCT), in face-to-face format and free entry, with the theme “The Transversality of Science, Technology and Innovations for the Planet”.
The event holding in Brasília, at the Parque da Cidade Exhibition Pavilion, 18th National Science and Technology Week will receive several exhibitions with attractions and stands distributed throughout the Pavilion presenting the main technologies developed by MCTI, related units, government agencies and event partners, totaling more than 40 institutions. Created by the Presidential Decree of June 9, 2004, the Week is held annually and aims to mobilize the population, especially children and young people, around S&T themes and activities, valuing creativity, scientific attitude and innovation .
The Brazilian Space Agency will be present at the event with an interactive stand, providing the dissemination of scientific and educational actions of the institution and offering activities that bring the population closer to the space theme. Children and young people are guaranteed fun in the rocket and satellite workshops, as well as puzzle and memory games. Visitors also have the chance to take photos with the replica of the space suit worn by Brazilian astronaut Marcos Pontes, which will be on display at the stand. Other attractions, such as lectures on space sciences, exhibiting mockup rockets and VLS, and showing videos, are also planned.
From Monday to Friday, SNCT starts at 8:30 am and ends at 7:00 pm. On Saturday and Sunday, the gates open at 10 am and close at 7 pm. Importantly, the event follows the precautions for prevention against the pandemic, in accordance with the legislation of the Federal District Government. The use of a mask is mandatory and alcohol gel totems will be made available in the circulation areas.
SCHEDULE
PET Bottle Rocket Construction and Launching Workshop
Location: AEB booth
Dates:
– 12/3, at 9 am and 11 am
– 12/04 and 12, at 10 am, 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm
– 06 to 10/12, at 9 am, 11 am, 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm
Lecture “National Satellites”
Speaker: Carlos Eduardo Quintanilha
Location: MCTI Common Space
Date: 12/3, at 4 pm
Lecture “The AEB and Educational Rocket Notices”
Speaker: Danilo Sakay
Location: MCTI Common Space
Date: 06/12, at 2 pm
Lecture “Principles of the junction between Photography and Astronomy”
Speaker: Leonardo Caldas
Location: MCTI Common Space
Date: 12/09, at 4 pm
Lecture “Benefits of space technologies for Brazilian society”
Speaker: Júlia Meira Leite Henriques
Location: MCTI Common Space
Date: 12/09, at 4 pm
Lecture “Space Careers”
Speakers: Erick Silva and Guilherme Ferreira Mendonça
Location: MCTI Common Space
Dates:
– 06/12, at 9 am
– 12/08, at 10 am
Globe Citizen Scientist Workshop – Tree
Location: MCTI Common Space
Date: 12/07, at 10 am
Globe Citizen Science Workshop – Earth Cover
Location: MCTI Common Space
Date: 12/08, at 3 pm
Globe Citizen Scientist Workshop – Mosquito Habitat Mapping
Location: MCTI Common Space
Date: 12/09, at 10 am
Globe Citizen Scientist Workshop – Cloud
Location: MCTI Common Space
Date: 12/10, at 3 pm