Registration for the activity is open to high school students from August 20 to September 15
High school students facing critical career decisions will have the opportunity to learn more about the innovative proposal of Ilum School of Science. On September 28, the CNPEM (Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials) undergraduate program will hold the Ilum Open Doors event at the school’s campus in Campinas, São Paulo. To take part, you must register on the website by September 15.
Ilum is hosting the event to introduce the school to the public and bring it closer to students interested in careers related to technology, biology, data science, physics, and mathematics. With the involvement of students and faculty, the event aims to explain the concept of interdisciplinary training, focused on problem-solving and practical activities within CNPEM’s high-tech environment.
On Saturday (28), the 120 students enrolled in the three-year bachelor’s degree in Science and Technology will be event hosts, showcasing the school’s facilities and explaining the program’s curriculum. Visitors will participate in various activities and experience the school’s learning environment firsthand.
“It’s a time when our students can propose a project, carry out an activity, and exchange ideas with other students. It’s very interesting to see our students’ engagement, their interest in science communication, and the development of communication skills they acquire throughout their education,” explains Vinícius Francisco Wasques, an Ilum professor and event organizer.
At the end of the experience, participants will be able to ask questions and meet the professors and professionals who are part of Ilum’s daily life.
Ilum Open Doors has been held since 2022, the year of the first graduating class. The free event is a great opportunity for those interested in learning about Ilum’s unique features and clarifying doubts about their desired career path.
A student in the second class of Ilum, Emelyn Alves was interested in biological sciences, but, after attending the 2022 event, she was captivated by the program. “What caught my attention the most was the possibility of having direct contact with the school. It’s very special to talk to the students in person”, she recalls.
Bruno Ferreira Brischi, a second-year student, also attended the 2022 Ilum Open Doors event. The School of Science’s infrastructure caught his attention, and after the experience, he was certain he wanted to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Science and Technology. “Visiting Ilum is fascinating for those who are undecided, especially for those who love science and are curious about it. You can’t walk into Ilum, into any laboratory, without being enchanted by all the equipment we have there”.
To take part in the activities, you have to register in advance via the website. Schools can also register during the same period, from August 20 to September 15, by sending an e-mail to ilumcomunica@ilum.cnpem.br.
Applications for the 2025 selection process begin on September 2
For students interested in joining Ilum in 2025, registration for the selection process runs from September 2 to December 16. The call for applications is now available on the website.
The selection process consists of three phases: expression of interest, by filling out a form on the Ilum website; Enem score, which is confirmed by the Institution using the candidate’s CPF; and individual interviews with the 250 pre-selected candidates.
In addition to free tuition, successful candidates are provided with housing, meals, transportation, an English course, and a laptop for the duration of their studies. Travel to Ilum from anywhere in Brazil is also covered by the school.
About CNPEM
The Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) is home to a state-of-the-art, multi-user and multidisciplinary scientific environment and works on different fronts within the Brazilian National System for Science, Technology and Innovation. A social organization overseen by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), CNPEM is driven by research that impacts the areas of health, energy, renewable materials, and sustainability. It is responsible for Sirius, the largest assembly of scientific equipment constructed in the country, and is currently constructing Project Orion, a laboratory complex for advanced pathogen research. Highly specialized science and engineering teams, sophisticated infrastructure open to the scientific community, strategic lines of investigation, innovative projects involving the productive sector, and training for researchers and students are the pillars of this institution that is unique in Brazil and able to serve as a bridge between knowledge and innovation. It is responsible for operating the Brazilian Synchrotron Light (LNLS), Biosciences (LNBio), Nanotechnology (LNNano), and Biorenewables (LNBR) National Laboratories, as well as the Ilum School of Science, which offers a bachelor’s degree program in science and technology with support from the Ministry of Education (MEC).
