ESPEM 2025 selected 60 participants from 686 applicants across all Brazilian states
From January 13 to 17, 2025, the CNPEM (Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials) in Campinas (São Paulo) will host the 7th edition of the Sirius School for High School Teachers (ESPEM). With 686 applicants from all Brazilian states, the school aims to provide resources for high school Physics, Chemistry, and Biology teachers to enhance science education in public and private schools. A total of 60 participants were selected for the 2025 edition.
Organized by CNPEM with support from the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI) and the Brazilian Physical Society (SBF), the school equips educators with new ideas and approaches to apply in their classrooms. During the five-day program, teachers will attend theoretical and practical classes led by CNPEM professionals, along with lectures by experts in education and science.
Participants will visit cutting-edge laboratories, including Sirius, one of the most advanced scientific facilities in Brazil. Leveraging CNPEM’s laboratory infrastructure and researchers’ expertise, the program introduces teachers to the center’s research areas, such as synchrotron light, biosciences, nanotechnology, engineering, and bio-based renewable materials. Teachers will also engage with Ilum School of Science, which offers higher education in Science, Technology, and Innovation.
The selected participants received full or partial support for transportation, accommodation, and meals, ensuring cost-free participation. By selecting representatives from all Brazilian states, the program also fosters cultural exchange and the sharing of diverse pedagogical experiences among participants.
