Highlights of science communication projects:
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How to plan tomorrow's forest?
I was member of the Scientific Coordination team, responsible for reviewing the script, and voiceover of the film in Portuguese and English versions. This film was distinguished with a Honorable Mention at the 2021 Casa das Ciências Awards, in the Educational Resource category. |
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FameLab
I had the honor of winning FameLab Portugal 2014 and representing Portugal in the international Famelab competition, in the Cheltenham Science Festival (June 2014). On the left is the video of the national final; you can also see here the video of the international semi-final from the point I enter the stage. I was also jury of FameLab Portugal, in the 2015, 2018 and 2019 editions (regional heats). I was interviewed concerning FameLab Portugal 2018, available here (in Portuguese). |
Science communication with families
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation invited me and other Fameab colleagues to be part of two science communication events aimed at families, with particular focus on children: "Discover Day" (on October 9, 2016) and "Frutology Weekend" (on May 27-28, 2017).
These consisted of 30 min sessions, repeated several times over the day, in which we performed science stories according to the theme of each event.
📷: Gonçalo Barriga.
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation invited me and other Fameab colleagues to be part of two science communication events aimed at families, with particular focus on children: "Discover Day" (on October 9, 2016) and "Frutology Weekend" (on May 27-28, 2017).
These consisted of 30 min sessions, repeated several times over the day, in which we performed science stories according to the theme of each event.
📷: Gonçalo Barriga.
Organizing SciComPT National Congresses
Member of the Organizing Committee of the following SciComPt national congresses:
- May 26-27, 2016 (Lisbon). Theme: Science is not just for scientists.
- June 23-25, 2021 (online). Theme: Old challenges, new threats - communicating uncertainty and battling misinformation.
- May 11-13, 2022 (São Miguel, Azores). Theme: Stop, listen and act: reflect on the past to build the future.
- May 3-5, 2023 (Bragança).
More information here.
Member of the Organizing Committee of the following SciComPt national congresses:
- May 26-27, 2016 (Lisbon). Theme: Science is not just for scientists.
- June 23-25, 2021 (online). Theme: Old challenges, new threats - communicating uncertainty and battling misinformation.
- May 11-13, 2022 (São Miguel, Azores). Theme: Stop, listen and act: reflect on the past to build the future.
- May 3-5, 2023 (Bragança).
More information here.
ClimAdaPT.Local - Municipal Strategies for Adaptation to Climate Change
From November 2015 to February 2016 I have worked on the project ClimAdaPT.Local, in the communication with the public and the media. I have supported the Coordination of the project in the preparation of presentations for national and international conferences, collaborated in the update of the website and writing of press releases, and helped to establish contacts with the media.
From November 2015 to February 2016 I have worked on the project ClimAdaPT.Local, in the communication with the public and the media. I have supported the Coordination of the project in the preparation of presentations for national and international conferences, collaborated in the update of the website and writing of press releases, and helped to establish contacts with the media.
Do you know? - Scientific section in a portuguese newspaper
Why do we like sugar? What are stem cells? Touching a plant affects its growth?
"Saberás tu" is the result of a partnership between Ciência Viva and the portuguese newspaper "jornal i", in which portuguese researchers answer (apparently) simple questions with brief and simple texts. The answers are also published here (portuguese only).
Why do we like sugar? What are stem cells? Touching a plant affects its growth?
"Saberás tu" is the result of a partnership between Ciência Viva and the portuguese newspaper "jornal i", in which portuguese researchers answer (apparently) simple questions with brief and simple texts. The answers are also published here (portuguese only).
Ciência Viva Conferences
On the last Thursday of each month, at 7:30pm, in the Pavilion of Knowdledge - Ciência Viva, portuguese and foreign researchers talk about current topics of science and technology. More details about the conferences and speakers can be found here (portuguese only).
On the last Thursday of each month, at 7:30pm, in the Pavilion of Knowdledge - Ciência Viva, portuguese and foreign researchers talk about current topics of science and technology. More details about the conferences and speakers can be found here (portuguese only).
European Science TV and New Media Festival and Awards 2015
A festival that took place at Cinema S. Jorge, in Lisbon (Portugal) from 24 to 25 November 2015, which distinguished the best scientific television productions at the European level. It was an event organized jointly by Ciência Viva, EuroPAWS and EuroScience. More information available here.
A festival that took place at Cinema S. Jorge, in Lisbon (Portugal) from 24 to 25 November 2015, which distinguished the best scientific television productions at the European level. It was an event organized jointly by Ciência Viva, EuroPAWS and EuroScience. More information available here.