More than 900,000 students will take the second phase of the OBMEP this Saturday (the 17th)
On the same day, teachers from 1st through 5th grade in elementary school will make their debut at the 1st OBMEP Mirim Teachers’ Olympics
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IMPA opens call for PCI research grants
The institute will select up to five new scholarship recipients; applications must be submitted by October 25
Study Published in *Nature* Improves Forecasting of Extreme Events
Orenstein is the co-author of a paper that presents a method capable of nearly doubling the accuracy of two- to six-week climate forecasts
Folha: “Beauty, Mathematics, and Truth”
In a column, Viana discusses the role of aesthetics in the construction of scientific knowledge
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In July, IMPA welcomed Michael Woodford, winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics
An economist attended a conference celebrating the 80th birthday of Aloisio Araujo, a researcher at the Institute
IMPA Opens Recruitment for Administrative Analyst 1
Registration is open until October 25; results will be announced on November 6
Viana launches “Math for Humans” at the Travessa bookstore
New book by the director-general of IMPA brings together essays on mathematics, history, art, politics, and sports
IMPA Opens Recruitment for a Project Scientist at the Pi Center
The position requires a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
In a column in *Folha*, Viana recounts Christian Wolff’s career
A German mathematician saw science as a way to eliminate disputes
Ada Lovelace Day Encourages Girls to Pursue the Exact Sciences
IMPA supports the event in Brazil; workshops for girls ages 10 to 12 will be held on November 7