Neuromathematics representation: the image in scientific diffusion

• Grant number: 16/25810-3
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Journalism
• Start date: March 01, 2017
• End date: February 28, 2018
• Field of knowledge: Applied Social Sciences - Communications - Journalism and Publishing
• Principal Investigator: Fernando Jorge da Paixão Filho
• Grantee: Giulia Modupe Ebohon
• Host Institution: Instituto de Matemática e Estatística (IME). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• Institution abroad: World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ), Canada
• Associated research grant: 13/07699-0 - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Center for Neuromathematics - NeuroMat, AP.CEPID

Abstract

Like textuality, images are sources of knowledge, and can be illustration and representation of knowledge. Based on the concept of a complex image, coined by Josep Maria Català, the research project aims to use visual communication as a tool to interrogate the duality between art and science and, at the same time, explore imaginary paths that enrich understanding of the real in the field of Neuromathematics, contributing to its diffusion. (AU)