The Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA) is launching the 5th edition of the IMPA Journalism Prize , which will distribute a total of R $ 30,000 to the top three winners in the two categories: "Mathematics" and "Science Communication". Entries will be open until October 4th .
The award aims to encourage the publication of journalistic reports on Mathematics, Science and Technology in Brazil and to recognize outstanding work that brings these topics closer to society.
Journalistic pieces published or broadcast between October 2021 and September 2022 , in any media outlet – newspaper, magazine, portal, blog, television, radio or other – are eligible to participate. Professionals from the country's leading media outlets, both traditional media and scientific publications, have been awarded in past editions.
Each journalist may submit a maximum of three reports or series, and the winners of the 4th edition (2021) will not be eligible to participate in this year's awards. The main judging criteria are: journalistic relevance of the topic, originality, depth, clarity, and quality of execution of the report. Click here to access the regulations.
The prizes are identical in both categories: R $ 10,000 for 1st place, R $ 3,000 for 2nd place, and R $ 2,000 for 3rd place. Two honorable mentions are also awarded in each category. The top three winners are invited to participate in webinars on the topics of their winning reports on IMPA's social media channels. All winners receive a certificate.
In the first four editions of the Award, approximately 550 journalistic works were submitted. In 2021, first place in the "Mathematics" category went to the report "Covid-19 Open-Air Market / Patient Zero," by Camille Lichotti, for Piauí Magazine. In science communication, first place went to the article "Space: No Man's Land ," by Marília Marasciulo, Luiza Monteiro, Flávia Hashimoto, and Leandro Lassmar, for Galileu Magazine. Learn more about the winners from previous editions .
Check out the key dates:
Registration: September 5th to October 4th
Announcement of winners: November 22nd
Webinars: December 5th and 16th