Sergipe Teachers to Represent State at National STEAM Education Meeting

Strategic Insights -

Representatives from the State of Sergipe will join educators from across Brazil at the National STEAM Education Meeting, held at the University of São Paulo from September 1st to 5th. The symposium will focus on strengthening public education and preparing young Brazilians for the job market through digital tools and innovative teaching methodologies.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National STEAM Education Meeting will feature plenary sessions, lectures, and workshops with educational leaders and entrepreneurs from Brazil and the United States, as well as group discussions, collective projects, and dynamics using Design Thinking and Maker techniques.
  • The event aims to develop strategic policy and action plans to encourage active STEAM learning, including fostering a culture of creative learning in public and non-profit schools.
  • Participants will be exposed to digital tools and innovative teaching methodologies to strengthen public education and better prepare young Brazilians for the job market.
  • Teachers Alisson Souza da Cruz, Makel Bruno Oliveira Santos, Joelson Ricardo Dantas Oliveira, Ronney Marcos Santos, and Angelo Francklin Pitanga will represent Sergipe at the meeting.
  • Makel Bruno, a teacher from the Prefeito Anfilofio Fernandes State School, was selected for a full scholarship to attend the meeting and expects to gain valuable insights from the event.
  • The selection of participants took place from May 20 to June 9, 2025, by the Scientific and Technical Committee composed of faculty and researchers from USP, professionals from the Laboratory of Technological Integrated Systems (LSI-TEC), and the U.S. Embassy in Brazil.

Statistics:

  • 60 participants, including 5 from Sergipe, were selected for a full scholarship to attend the meeting.
  • The meeting will be held at the University of São Paulo from September 1st to 5th.
  • 10 educational leaders and entrepreneurs, 5 from Brazil and 5 from the United States, will be participating in the event.

Sources:

  • Government of Sergipe press release
  • University of São Paulo (USP)
  • Laboratory of Technological Integrated Systems (LSI-TEC)
  • U.S. Embassy in Brazil
  • Prefeito Anfilofio Fernandes State School
  • Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Sergipe (IFS) in Lagarto