Political dimension of science and technology popularization in Brazil: impacts on non-formal education

• Grant number: 05/04231-0
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
• Effective date (Start): April 01, 2006
• Effective date (End): September 30, 2007
• Field of knowledge: Humanities - Education
• Principal Investigator: Martha Marandino
• Grantee: Ana Maria Navas Iannini
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Educação (FE). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

This project aims to study the political dimension of popularization of science and technology, and the social impact of popularization initiatives in some science museums of brazilian cities. The first approach will be a documental analysis of texts, discourses and plans of actions elaborated by the MCT (Ministry of Science and Technology) between 2003-2005, in order to re-construct the contents and identity a public policy of popularization of science and technology presented by the MCT in a national level. In a posterior stage of the research we will interview professionals in the area of science divulgation to validate the results obtained with the documental analysis, and to investigate the social impact of popularization of science campaigns actions in science museums.

Academic Publications

(References retrieved automatically from State of São Paulo Research Institutions)

IANNINI, Ana Maria Navas. Concepts of science and technology popularization in the political speech: some thoughts on science museums. 2008. Master's Dissertation - Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Educação (FE/SBD) São Paulo.