17/04/2018

Director-General of IMPA honored in Maranhão

The Maranhão Institute of Education, Science and Technology (Iema) will grant the title of honorary professor to the general director of the Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA), Marcelo Viana, this Wednesday (18).

Upon receiving the honor, Viana will present the lecture "The Challenges and Achievements of Brazilian Mathematics," as part of the Tuesdays Advanced Studies Seminar of the Iema Full Unit, in the municipality of São José de Ribamar, Maranhão.

The Director-General of IMPA will speak about his experience in the profession and the achievements and challenges of Brazilian mathematics, especially the country's entry into the select Group Five of the International Mathematical Union, comprised of the ten countries that stand out most in global mathematical production.

“Marcelo Viana’s role was fundamental to these achievements,” said Jhonatan Almada, rector of IEMA, who believes the moment is right to strengthen the ties of technical cooperation between the institutes.

According to mathematics professor Victor Eduardo, from the Full Unit in São José de Ribamar, Viana's presence will encourage interest in the subject among teachers and students.

"The contributions of mathematician Marcelo Viana can help students find their own learning methods," the professor stated.