17/08/2022

Minister of Education, Victor Godoy, visits IMPA headquarters.

Mauro Rabelo, Marcelo Viana, Victor Godoy, Karine Santos, Claudio Landim e Maristela Carvalho

The Minister of Education, Victor Godoy, visited IMPA this Wednesday (17), accompanied by secretaries Mauro Rabelo (Basic Education), Karine Santos (Specialized Modalities) and Carlos Nadalim (Literacy). Received by the general director, Marcelo Viana, and the deputy director, Claudio Landim, they learned about IMPA's activities in research, training, mathematical dissemination and interaction with the productive sector.

During the visit, the MEC members were introduced to IMPA's new projects, such as the construction of the new sustainable campus, the institute's new undergraduate course, and the expansion of the Brazilian Mathematics Olympiad for Public Schools (OBMEP) , with the holding of the 1st Junior Olympiad for students from the 2nd to the 5th grade of elementary school in public schools.

“It’s a scientific fact that every child likes math before starting school. This year, we are betting on the Junior Olympics initiative, an opportunity to transform young people’s relationship with the subject,” commented Marcelo Viana, regarding the Olympics.

IMPA Graduation

Viana also spoke about the creation of the IMPA undergraduate course, which will be based at the innovation hub in Porto Maravalley, in the port area of Rio de Janeiro, a project in partnership with the Rio de Janeiro City Hall.

“The idea of creating an undergraduate course that combines mathematics and technology promotes the training of new researchers who will develop the field in Brazil. The idea is to have scientific and technological development hubs in Brazil, specific courses with students to train a mass of professionals to innovate and revolutionize the country and the world,” said the minister. “What we are planting is the future, and IMPA can count on our support,” he concluded.

In addition to visiting classrooms, the library, and the auditorium, the delegation toured the site where the new IMPA campus is being built in Jardim Botânico.