Health apps are developed by elementary school students |
 Teacher Clarissa Basso next to the students Melyssa de Melo and Rebeca Machado |  Teacher Clarissa Basso next to the students Giovanna Ramalho and Vitória Sartim |
The “fantastic four” of the real world. Giovanna Ferreira Ramalho, Vitória Ferretti Sartim, Melyssa Seimanavicius de Melo and Rebeca Moura Machado, won third place in the best science concept category of the Science Days Challenge.
A health app called Ben Max and another for social anxiety disorder called Dude. In order to promote well-being during the pandemic, without confronting the need for social isolation, the students brought medical care to the palms of those in need. Team member Giovanna Ramalho explained that “in those cellphone apps you don't spend any money and you can also use it in the comfort of your home”.
The Social Apps project came to life thanks to their Scientific Initiation class. Through the subject, the students acquired an interest in the science area, and were encouraged to participate in the Science Days Challenge. “It was a wonderful experience, I loved it and certainly intend to participate in the coming years”, said Vitória Sartim. Under the supervision of Professor Clarissa Scolastici Basso, the girls learned to work as a team.
To help people. According to the team, this is the main goal of the “Science Days school”. Together, they faced the challenge of training English and studying programming to try to change the world through a small act. “For me, regardless of how many groups there are, or what the person invented, as long as it is for the purpose of changing society, helping, collaborating with the community, for me it is already very cool”, said Melyssa de Melo.
Through the Michaelis Foundation for Global Education we have the opportunity to be with thousands of children and teenagers, sharing part of our experience and presenting the countless opportunities in the areas of STEM - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. - Carla Michaelis
To learn more about Science Days, please visit ScienceDays.org
(Photography: courtesy of teacher Clarissa basso)
- Luma Keily
International correspondent
A health app called Ben Max and another for social anxiety disorder called Dude. In order to promote well-being during the pandemic, without confronting the need for social isolation, the students brought medical care to the palms of those in need. Team member Giovanna Ramalho explained that “in those cellphone apps you don't spend any money and you can also use it in the comfort of your home”.
The Social Apps project came to life thanks to their Scientific Initiation class. Through the subject, the students acquired an interest in the science area, and were encouraged to participate in the Science Days Challenge. “It was a wonderful experience, I loved it and certainly intend to participate in the coming years”, said Vitória Sartim. Under the supervision of Professor Clarissa Scolastici Basso, the girls learned to work as a team.
To help people. According to the team, this is the main goal of the “Science Days school”. Together, they faced the challenge of training English and studying programming to try to change the world through a small act. “For me, regardless of how many groups there are, or what the person invented, as long as it is for the purpose of changing society, helping, collaborating with the community, for me it is already very cool”, said Melyssa de Melo.
Through the Michaelis Foundation for Global Education we have the opportunity to be with thousands of children and teenagers, sharing part of our experience and presenting the countless opportunities in the areas of STEM - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. - Carla Michaelis
To learn more about Science Days, please visit ScienceDays.org
(Photography: courtesy of teacher Clarissa basso)
- Luma Keily
International correspondent
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Teenager shows that with willpower, dreams can come true
Mariana Moreira Akamine at Science Days Araçatuba - 2019 (picture courtesy of Mariana’s father)
A girl of big dreams. At the age of 13, Mariana Moreira Akamine is already venturing into the vast world of science. "I participated in some Science Days and it is one of the best sensations, because I can teach and share about something I like, being able to add more and more to the lives of young people, inspiring them to dedicate to their studies and to follow their dreams", said the young woman, who won a gold medal at the Brazilian Astronomy Olympics and took a big step towards the realization of her own dream: studying mechatronics engineering.
The interest in astronomy arose at the age of six, when the young woman dreamed of traveling to other planets and galaxies to explore the universe and discover extraterrestrial lives. "One of the phrases that I take into my life is: 'Somewhere, something is waiting to be discovered'. This phrase is from Astronomer Carl Sagan”, she said. Motivated by her passion, Mariana did not hesitate to sign up for the OBA, being classified as gold medalist. The girl pointed out that "participating in OBA means that there are no major challenges that cannot be faced".
Dedication and commitment. The student set aside a few hours of her day to learn even more about this area that fascinates her, doing everything she could to achieve her goals. The achievement, however, was only the first step: Mariana still sees for her future “working in a large space company, creating innovative projects and performing maintenance on satellites and rovers”. Mariana affirmed that "you have to go through all the steps so that at the end, when you see the results, you say: 'Another challenge is done and now it is time to prepare for the next ones that are yet to come'".
“We are proud to be part of the development of this new generation of big dreams. We believe that these young people are the key to starting a better world.” – Jefferson Michaelis
- Luma Keily
International Correspondent
The interest in astronomy arose at the age of six, when the young woman dreamed of traveling to other planets and galaxies to explore the universe and discover extraterrestrial lives. "One of the phrases that I take into my life is: 'Somewhere, something is waiting to be discovered'. This phrase is from Astronomer Carl Sagan”, she said. Motivated by her passion, Mariana did not hesitate to sign up for the OBA, being classified as gold medalist. The girl pointed out that "participating in OBA means that there are no major challenges that cannot be faced".
Dedication and commitment. The student set aside a few hours of her day to learn even more about this area that fascinates her, doing everything she could to achieve her goals. The achievement, however, was only the first step: Mariana still sees for her future “working in a large space company, creating innovative projects and performing maintenance on satellites and rovers”. Mariana affirmed that "you have to go through all the steps so that at the end, when you see the results, you say: 'Another challenge is done and now it is time to prepare for the next ones that are yet to come'".
“We are proud to be part of the development of this new generation of big dreams. We believe that these young people are the key to starting a better world.” – Jefferson Michaelis
- Luma Keily
International Correspondent
Carbon Dioxiders team talks about the experience provided by the event
Carbon Dioxiders team (picture courtesy of teacher Fernando Rossi)
An inclusive, innovative and inspiring event. Through the Science Days Challenge, children and teenagers in love with science are able to have the unique opportunity to connect with the vast universe of space exploration through playful and motivating activities. “Having the opportunity to participate in an event like SDC is very exciting and makes everyone very thrilled. I never imagined that a project of mine would have such visibility”, said Feleepe de Brito, one of the members of the Carbon Dioxiders team.
For student Leonardo Vaz Ferreira, participating in the friendly competition provided by Science Days was enriching. The young man expressed that he was able to learn how to deal with frustrations and maintain his determination despite the difficulties. “By participating in Science Days I learned many things that I can take into my life, such as not giving up so easily and knowing that most of the time projects go wrong, but we have to learn from these mistakes”, he shared. The young man also pointed out that the experience helped them emotionally and mentally.
The “Breathing Out” project was born through a physical exercise that the students of the Colégio Cristão Jundiaí institution had to perform. “When my friends and I finished this task, we got the strange feeling of wanting more,” said Amanda Rabello Anarelli. The group competed with the experiment “The air that keeps you alive, can it also kill you?”, Winning the Double Award in the Best Use of Science and Best Science Concept category. “We may not yet have the power to change globally, but, as our biology professor says, it is our way of acting locally while thinking globally. So, I think we are doing what we can to transform our world into a better place”, added the student.
“Science Days is building on four years of success. We are going to grow internationally to achieve our worldwide mission” – Jefferson Michaelis, Science Days Challenge global outreach
- Luma Keily
International Correspondent
For student Leonardo Vaz Ferreira, participating in the friendly competition provided by Science Days was enriching. The young man expressed that he was able to learn how to deal with frustrations and maintain his determination despite the difficulties. “By participating in Science Days I learned many things that I can take into my life, such as not giving up so easily and knowing that most of the time projects go wrong, but we have to learn from these mistakes”, he shared. The young man also pointed out that the experience helped them emotionally and mentally.
The “Breathing Out” project was born through a physical exercise that the students of the Colégio Cristão Jundiaí institution had to perform. “When my friends and I finished this task, we got the strange feeling of wanting more,” said Amanda Rabello Anarelli. The group competed with the experiment “The air that keeps you alive, can it also kill you?”, Winning the Double Award in the Best Use of Science and Best Science Concept category. “We may not yet have the power to change globally, but, as our biology professor says, it is our way of acting locally while thinking globally. So, I think we are doing what we can to transform our world into a better place”, added the student.
“Science Days is building on four years of success. We are going to grow internationally to achieve our worldwide mission” – Jefferson Michaelis, Science Days Challenge global outreach
- Luma Keily
International Correspondent
The female figure in the space area is increasingly represented by inspiring women
NewEarth Bus Stop Eco Sustainable Team (pictures provided by the students and edited to the format in display) June 16, 1963. The date represents an important landmark: the first woman's journey into space. Alone and at the age of 26, Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova boarded the Vostok 6 ship heading for the unknown. The astronaut took 48 turns around the Earth during the 71 hours that she remained outside the Planet, starting a new era of fostering the female presence in the process of space exploration.
Decades later, two Americans would also make history. In October 2019, Jessica Meir and Christina Koch were the protagonists of the first space tour carried out exclusively by women. The astronauts were also part of NASA's 2013 class, the first to be formed 50% by men and women. Altogether, women have participated in 43 of the 221 orbital tours ever made, increasingly conquering their “space” in this area.
Names like Anna Fisher, Eileen Collins, Shannon Lucy and Sally Ride, for example, have inspired the new generation of female space explorers, who have realized that there are not enough strong barriers to stop them from achieving their dreams. The conquest of Meir and Koch was just the beginning.
Decades later, two Americans would also make history. In October 2019, Jessica Meir and Christina Koch were the protagonists of the first space tour carried out exclusively by women. The astronauts were also part of NASA's 2013 class, the first to be formed 50% by men and women. Altogether, women have participated in 43 of the 221 orbital tours ever made, increasingly conquering their “space” in this area.
Names like Anna Fisher, Eileen Collins, Shannon Lucy and Sally Ride, for example, have inspired the new generation of female space explorers, who have realized that there are not enough strong barriers to stop them from achieving their dreams. The conquest of Meir and Koch was just the beginning.
Simone Keller Fütcher (photo by Vinicius Fantuchi) The female presence in the Science Days Challenge
In the Science Days Challenge, girls also stand out. Third place in the elementary school 2 category for the best science concept, the students from the schools Padre Anchieta, Manuela Melo, Laís Câmara, Nathália Campos and Thaís Storani, developed the Sustainable Shelter at the Bus Stop of Jundiai Shopping project.
The project was evaluated by many experts, one of them is the consultant, researcher, teacher at the Estácio de Sá institution at the state of Santa Catarina in Brazil, speaker and pilot of airplanes, Simone Keller Fütcher. "I see that it is super important for us to plant the dream in young people," said the judge, who is also actively working on other initiatives that seek to reach girls' interest in science – by promoting dynamic activities and scholarships for female students.
Mentored by Professor Suely Zani, the team said that the experience of participating in Science Days was unlike anything they had done before. "We learned to always have our minds thinking about innovative ideas and how to help others with a simple act", said Laís. The group also added that they believe that each participant seeks to impact not only their local community, but the world. “It was great to know that our project is part of such a nice initiative”, said Thaís.
By working together, we intend to continue to inspire excitement and enthusiasm within the world’s youth about STEAM and how accomplishments in these fields have – and will continue to – revolutionize the way we live, concluded Carla Michaelis, KSCIA's Project Manager.
To learn more about Science Days, please visit ScienceDays.org
- Luma Keily
International Correspondent
In the Science Days Challenge, girls also stand out. Third place in the elementary school 2 category for the best science concept, the students from the schools Padre Anchieta, Manuela Melo, Laís Câmara, Nathália Campos and Thaís Storani, developed the Sustainable Shelter at the Bus Stop of Jundiai Shopping project.
The project was evaluated by many experts, one of them is the consultant, researcher, teacher at the Estácio de Sá institution at the state of Santa Catarina in Brazil, speaker and pilot of airplanes, Simone Keller Fütcher. "I see that it is super important for us to plant the dream in young people," said the judge, who is also actively working on other initiatives that seek to reach girls' interest in science – by promoting dynamic activities and scholarships for female students.
Mentored by Professor Suely Zani, the team said that the experience of participating in Science Days was unlike anything they had done before. "We learned to always have our minds thinking about innovative ideas and how to help others with a simple act", said Laís. The group also added that they believe that each participant seeks to impact not only their local community, but the world. “It was great to know that our project is part of such a nice initiative”, said Thaís.
By working together, we intend to continue to inspire excitement and enthusiasm within the world’s youth about STEAM and how accomplishments in these fields have – and will continue to – revolutionize the way we live, concluded Carla Michaelis, KSCIA's Project Manager.
To learn more about Science Days, please visit ScienceDays.org
- Luma Keily
International Correspondent
Space-X and NASA launch a new era of space flight international partnerships
Crew-1 team of astronauts (Photo credit: NASA)
A milestone in the attempts to maintain the International Space Station fully equipped. After the shutdown of the Space Shuttle program in 2011, the United States were unable to send its own astronauts into space. However, thanks to Space-X´s successful Demo-2 testing mission, that possibility has been restored.
Mike Hopkins (commander), Victor Gloove (pilot), Shannon Walker (mission specialist) and Soichi Noguchi representing JAXA/Japan (mission specialist). Together, the four astronauts form the team of Crew Dragon, an autonomous capsule with touchscreen controls. “It`s the future within our reach”, said NASA´s former space professional and current president of the Science Days USA Mike Lester. After a journey of 27 hours and 33 minutes, the astronauts arrived yesterday (17) at the Space Station to be part of an oficial ISS expedition, alongside three crew members of the expedition 64.
The crew-1 achievement was already envisioned by the founders of KSCIA International Space Academy (KSCIA) long before it happened. KSCIA was a pioneer organization by offering hands on and Project Based Learning (PBL) space education classes for high school students. “There was no doubt in our hearts that American astronauts would return to space soon”, said KSCIA´s project manager Carla Michaelis. The spaceship, popularly known as Resilience, was responsible for carrying out the first manned operational flight of the Crew Dragon capsule.
Space Education and the New Global Space Economy
Innovative PBL education is the key to provide the space industry a pipeline of talented professionals. By envisioning the growth of this sector, in 2016 KSCIA was one of the first organizations to sponsor Science Days, an international traveling space fair inspiring thousands of kids around the world to pursue STEM/Space education and careers. In 2019, Science Days, reached more than 65,000 students and educators.
According to Morgan Stanley, an American multinational investment bank and financial services company, the near term, space as an investment theme is also likely to impact a number of industries beyond Aerospace & Defense, such as IT Hardware and Telecom sectors. Morgan Stanley estimates that the global space industry could generate revenue of more than $1 trillion or more in 2040, up from $350 billion, currently.
By working together, we intend to continue to inspire excitement and enthusiasm within the world’s youth about STEAM and how accomplishments in these fields have – and will continue to – revolutionize the way we live. (SDCUSA)
To learn more about Science Days, please visit ScienceDays.org
- Luma Keily
International Correspondent
Mike Hopkins (commander), Victor Gloove (pilot), Shannon Walker (mission specialist) and Soichi Noguchi representing JAXA/Japan (mission specialist). Together, the four astronauts form the team of Crew Dragon, an autonomous capsule with touchscreen controls. “It`s the future within our reach”, said NASA´s former space professional and current president of the Science Days USA Mike Lester. After a journey of 27 hours and 33 minutes, the astronauts arrived yesterday (17) at the Space Station to be part of an oficial ISS expedition, alongside three crew members of the expedition 64.
The crew-1 achievement was already envisioned by the founders of KSCIA International Space Academy (KSCIA) long before it happened. KSCIA was a pioneer organization by offering hands on and Project Based Learning (PBL) space education classes for high school students. “There was no doubt in our hearts that American astronauts would return to space soon”, said KSCIA´s project manager Carla Michaelis. The spaceship, popularly known as Resilience, was responsible for carrying out the first manned operational flight of the Crew Dragon capsule.
Space Education and the New Global Space Economy
Innovative PBL education is the key to provide the space industry a pipeline of talented professionals. By envisioning the growth of this sector, in 2016 KSCIA was one of the first organizations to sponsor Science Days, an international traveling space fair inspiring thousands of kids around the world to pursue STEM/Space education and careers. In 2019, Science Days, reached more than 65,000 students and educators.
According to Morgan Stanley, an American multinational investment bank and financial services company, the near term, space as an investment theme is also likely to impact a number of industries beyond Aerospace & Defense, such as IT Hardware and Telecom sectors. Morgan Stanley estimates that the global space industry could generate revenue of more than $1 trillion or more in 2040, up from $350 billion, currently.
By working together, we intend to continue to inspire excitement and enthusiasm within the world’s youth about STEAM and how accomplishments in these fields have – and will continue to – revolutionize the way we live. (SDCUSA)
To learn more about Science Days, please visit ScienceDays.org
- Luma Keily
International Correspondent
The BioAsteroid: The first experiment of Bioreactor Express
The BioRock team (University of Edinburgh and Kayser Italia) at historic pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center having handed over integrated hardware to NASA for launch on SpaceX. The BioAsteroid experiment from the University of Edinburgh will investigate how gravity affects the interaction between microbes and rock in reduced gravity. The experiment uses the KEU-RK Experiment Units, each featuring two bio-mining reactors (BMR) capable of culturing microbial biofilms on the surface of a flat rock slide.
The two BMRs are totally independent and are equipped with reservoirs for chemicals and a culture chamber. The culture chamber allows gas exchange during the experiment. Moreover, the transparency of the culture chamber allows the visual observation of the microbial film without disassembling the unit. The scientific protocol is driven by the embedded electronics following a programmed timeline.
After re-entry on Earth both the culture slide and the process fluids will be retrieved for analysis.
SCIENCE OBJECTIVES
The BioAsteroid investigation studies how gravity affects the interaction between microbes and rock in a liquid medium with the goal to provide researchers a better understanding of basic physical processes - such as gravity, convection, and mixing - that control the way liquids mix with rocks and microbes. This will inform biomining, use of regolith in life support systems, and other bioprocessing applications involving rocks and regolith.
ASTEROIDS FOR EVERYONE
The Asteroid Mission initiative is a pioneer program offering a two-day hands on experience for students to learn about the history of space exploration and the characteristics of NASA's mission, which seeks to answer, through the analysis of the asteroid Bennu's chemical composition, questions such as “what is the origin of the universe.
Click here to learn more (NASA)
Click here to learn more about The Asteroid Mission
Click her to learn more about the experiment at the University of Edinburgh
Click here for BioRock Studentship
The two BMRs are totally independent and are equipped with reservoirs for chemicals and a culture chamber. The culture chamber allows gas exchange during the experiment. Moreover, the transparency of the culture chamber allows the visual observation of the microbial film without disassembling the unit. The scientific protocol is driven by the embedded electronics following a programmed timeline.
After re-entry on Earth both the culture slide and the process fluids will be retrieved for analysis.
SCIENCE OBJECTIVES
The BioAsteroid investigation studies how gravity affects the interaction between microbes and rock in a liquid medium with the goal to provide researchers a better understanding of basic physical processes - such as gravity, convection, and mixing - that control the way liquids mix with rocks and microbes. This will inform biomining, use of regolith in life support systems, and other bioprocessing applications involving rocks and regolith.
ASTEROIDS FOR EVERYONE
The Asteroid Mission initiative is a pioneer program offering a two-day hands on experience for students to learn about the history of space exploration and the characteristics of NASA's mission, which seeks to answer, through the analysis of the asteroid Bennu's chemical composition, questions such as “what is the origin of the universe.
Click here to learn more (NASA)
Click here to learn more about The Asteroid Mission
Click her to learn more about the experiment at the University of Edinburgh
Click here for BioRock Studentship
KSCIA opens new frontier for the study of space exploration
 The Asteroid Mission Team A probe launched towards the asteroid Bennu in order to collect a sample of the asteroid and bring it to Earth. NASA's mission, OSIRES-Rex, started in 2016 and, after two years on the way to the asteroid and two more years in search of the best place for collection, the probe starts its return to Earth with the sample. "If all goes well and the probe can return, it will be the first time that we will have a pure sample of an asteroid to analyze", said the coordinator of the project The Asteroid Mission in Brazil, José Carlos Filho. Straight from the Kennedy Space Center launch base, and through the “International Journey of Science and Technology” program, a group of students had the opportunity to follow the launch of the rocket that took the probe to Bennu. It was then that a new project came to life: the educational program The Asteroid Mission. Inspired by NASA's “OSIRES-REx” mission, the initiative encourages young people aged eight to fourteen to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education. |  Rover activity during The Asteroid Mission educational program For eight hours in a two-day program, students learn about the history of space exploration and the characteristics of NASA's mission, which seeks to answer, through the analysis of Bennu's chemical composition, questions such as “what is the origin of the universe? ”. "This is an incredible project that has inspired dozens of young people to follow space," said Jefferson Michaelis, co-founder of Science Days USA and founder of the Michaelis Foundation, a partner in the project. The probe is expected to return to Earth in 2023, creating a new era. - Luma Keily International Correspondent |
Photography by: The Asteroid Mission educational program (http://www.theasteroidmission.com/)
The international STEAM initiative recognizes teamwork and commitment of students and teachers
According to former NASA member Mike Lester, the traditional way of teaching is no longer enough to attract the attention of young people. Thus, the SDC initiative uses an alternative form of study by bringing the proposal to instigate young people's interest in science, technology, engineering arts and mathematics through space education. “Space seems to have a universal fascination”, revealed Mr. Lester who stated that, by generating curiosity, the subject facilitates the process of learning.
On Monday (2), the results of the winners of the Science Days Challenge were released. On the podium, only the first three placed in the following categories: elementary school 1, elementary school 2 and high school. However, the reality is different: we have 37 winning teams.
In the reality of social isolation, maintaining focus and determination was the greatest challenge. Despite the insecurities generated by the pandemic situation, hundreds of participants of the Science Days Challenge turned to collective well-being, with the proposal to build a better world. With a common goal, students and teachers came together to bring innovative ideas to life, each one with its own special characteristics.
In recognition of this altruistic act and the commitment of all groups to finish their projects and deliver all the materials within the time determined by the event, in 2021 all teams will be awarded at Science Days global event. With the right to special award and being called on stage, every student will be honored, regardless of whether they were among the top three in the SDC categories or not. “You are all winners”, said SDUSA president Mike Lester, referring to the event´s participants. Under Lester´s management and the active support of KSCIA, in 2021 SDC will have the participation of several schools around the world.
The special acknowledgement of the Most Inspirational Project, Best Presentation Award, SDC Double Award and Global Positive Impact Award will take place later this month.
On Behalf of our Science Days Challenge team, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to KSCIA International Space Academy. We are deeply grateful for your huge contribution to our Project. With your help, we can continue to inspire children to aim for the stars!
Photography by Vinicius Fantuchi
- Luma Keily
International Correspondent
On Monday (2), the results of the winners of the Science Days Challenge were released. On the podium, only the first three placed in the following categories: elementary school 1, elementary school 2 and high school. However, the reality is different: we have 37 winning teams.
In the reality of social isolation, maintaining focus and determination was the greatest challenge. Despite the insecurities generated by the pandemic situation, hundreds of participants of the Science Days Challenge turned to collective well-being, with the proposal to build a better world. With a common goal, students and teachers came together to bring innovative ideas to life, each one with its own special characteristics.
In recognition of this altruistic act and the commitment of all groups to finish their projects and deliver all the materials within the time determined by the event, in 2021 all teams will be awarded at Science Days global event. With the right to special award and being called on stage, every student will be honored, regardless of whether they were among the top three in the SDC categories or not. “You are all winners”, said SDUSA president Mike Lester, referring to the event´s participants. Under Lester´s management and the active support of KSCIA, in 2021 SDC will have the participation of several schools around the world.
The special acknowledgement of the Most Inspirational Project, Best Presentation Award, SDC Double Award and Global Positive Impact Award will take place later this month.
On Behalf of our Science Days Challenge team, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to KSCIA International Space Academy. We are deeply grateful for your huge contribution to our Project. With your help, we can continue to inspire children to aim for the stars!
Photography by Vinicius Fantuchi
- Luma Keily
International Correspondent
In times of social isolation, teams need to reinvent themselves
 The Electron Team (photo courtesy of teacher Guilherme Tumolo) A challenging scenario. Participating in a team competition, without personal contact, seems like an impossible mission. However, for supervisor Guilherme Tumolo, the challenge was accepted immediately, and the situation was seen as an opportunity to develop critical thinking in his students through robotics. “I teach them that they should absorb, think, reflect everything they hear and see so that they can build their own knowledge based on the exposure of everything they experience,” he said.  The High Voltage Team (photo courtesy of teacher Guilherme Tumolo) | A team with the highest organization prize at the Brazil Robotics Tournament in the Paraíba Valley. Another, with the recognition in Minas de Gerais as the third best in the country in robotics. Encouraged by the professor, the Electron and High Voltage teams did not let discouragement hinder the search for a new award, this time, in the Science Days Challenge. Proudly, the mentor stated that "what I can highlight is much more than awards received, as they are the result of the competence, persistence, determination and willingness of children to do more and better". Inclusion, accessibility, and sustainability. In order to make a difference in people's lives, the groups came together to develop sustainable projects with the help of technology, in addition to thinking about the production of a small pre-programmed car, moved by rails, to facilitate the urban mobility of disabled people . For Guilherme, being part of these projects with his students is a fulfilling experience. He pointed out that "the construction of this knowledge with the challenge of working with children in new areas is wonderful and certainly builds a bright future for them". - Luma Keily |
Teacher makes use of literature to communicate with students
 Teacher Dinalva (bottom right corner) and students - this photo was provided by the team and their mentor and edited to the format in display Looking at each other in order to contribute to social well-being. This is the proposal of the Science Days Challenge, which encourages students to think of creative ideas to solve problems in their community. Among the 198 teachers on board the project, student Joaquim Santana believes that teacher Dinalva Nolacio is the best. “She is a dedicated and considered person, who cares about her students!”, he said. Poetry as a universal language. To raise the children´s parent´s awareness of the importance of healthy eating and physical exercise to combat childhood obesity, advisor Dinalva and the Young Apprentice 1 and 2 teams came together to produce two poems. | Inspired by the text by Carlos Drummond de Andrade, ‘E agora, José?” (What now, José?), the students analyzed social issues that intrigues them in order to find an answer to the problems that surround them. This way, the poems they produced are complementary: while one presents the problem of obesity, the other brings solutions to the same issue. The pedagogue affirmed that “If it reaches one person, and the message is valid, it is worth it. A life is being reached”. The mentor seeks to show her students that they are protagonists of their own story. She proudly pointed out that “they have already gained the experience of contributing with other people, of working as a team to transmit clear and objective communication to the whole world”. The teacher also added that she is grateful to be able to participate in this project with her class: “for me, this profession is priceless, it only has value”. -Luma Keily International Correspondent |
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