18/04/2019

The 2019 IMPA-SBM Journalism Award is now open for entries.

Created by the Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA) and the Brazilian Mathematical Society (SBM) to bring Mathematics closer to society and expand scientific dissemination in the country, the 2019 IMPA-SBM Journalism Award is open for entries from this Thursday (18).

The award, launched in 2018, is intended for reports that present Mathematics and Science in an interesting and original way, provoke reflection on these areas of knowledge, and encourage their popularization in Brazil. The distinction is granted in two categories: Mathematics and Scientific Dissemination.

Reports published in any media outlet – such as newspapers, magazines, websites, blogs, and television, among others – that were published/broadcast between May 16, 2018, and June 15, 2019, are eligible to compete.

The reports can reveal exemplary practices, talents, and innovations, as well as have an investigative character, pointing out problems related to the categories. In the judging, the criteria of journalistic relevance of the topic, originality, depth, clarity, and quality in the execution of the story will be considered primarily.

Applications can be submitted until June 15, 2019 , exclusively through the website https://impa.br/premiodejornalismo .

The prizes are identical in both categories, Mathematics and Science Communication: R $ 10,000 and a trophy (winner); R $ 3,000 and a diploma (2nd place); R $ 2,000 and a diploma (3rd place). Up to two honorable mentions per category will receive diplomas.

The Judging Committee may propose an Hors-Concours award, in recognition of journalists or media outlets, not necessarily registered in the competition, that have made an exceptional contribution to the dissemination of Mathematics, Science and Technology. The winner will receive R$ 10,000 and a trophy.

The awards ceremony for the second edition of the IMPA-SBM Journalism Prize will be held on July 30th, during the 32nd Brazilian Mathematics Colloquium, at IMPA, in Rio de Janeiro. The list of the five finalists in each category will be published on the IMPA and SBM websites and social media up to 15 days before the ceremony. The winners will be announced during the ceremony.

Discover the subjects covered in the first edition of the award:

Out of Competition

Pedro Bassan, Lizzie Nassar, Rogério Lima, Tatiana Neves, Zeca Esperança, Renato Portronieri and Eduardo Seabra – “ It is in the simplest things in life: Mathematics ” – Jornal Nacional/TV Globo

Mathematics Category
1st place – Maria Clara Vieira and Isabela Izidro – “ This group only thinks about that ”, Veja
2nd place – Paulo Saldaña – “ Children gain 1 year when their parents know mathematics ”, Folha de S.Paulo
3rd place – Denise Casatti – “ Mathematics is in everything ”, USP Journal
Honorable Mention – Paula Martini – “ Challenges of Mathematics ”, CBN
Honorable Mention – Paulo Saldaña and Érica Fraca – “ Mathematics is in its infancy in the country's elite schools/ Formula Piauí ”, Folha de S. Paulo

Category: Science Communication
1st place – Gabriel Alves – “ 50 years ago, Brazil performed its first heart transplant ”, Folha de S. Paulo
2nd place – Bernardo Esteves – “ The Accelerator ”, Piauí
3rd place – Bárbara Souza – “ Science from start to finish ”, CBN
Honorable Mention – Mariana Lima – “ Nice to meet you, I'm a humanities scientist ”, Dia+
Honorable Mention – Renato Grandelle – “ No money to fight Aedes mosquitoes ”, O Globo

For more information, check the regulations .