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INTERVIEW

José Roberto Postali Parra: The insect farmer

Entomologist defends the use of biological control to combat crop pests

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Antonio Carlos Rossini Jr.: Betting on connected environments

An engineer talks about the expansion of the Internet of Things in Brazil and the trajectory of one of the first Brazilian startups focusing on this ecosystem

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Antonio Sérgio Petrilli: A multifaceted physician

Pediatric oncologist Antonio Sérgio Petrilli describes how he built and now runs one of Brazil’s leading centers for research and treatment of childhood cancer

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Andrew Simpson: Ready for take-off

A biochemist talks about Orygen Biotecnologia's projects and the importance of biologic medicines

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Tullo Vigevani: In pursuit of autonomy

The first researcher to head the National Institute for United States Studies discusses current challenges in international relations

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Fernando Martins: Digital agriculture

Engineer explains how agribusiness benefits and grows with the support of new tools like the internet of things

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Edgar Dutra Zanotto: One eye on science, the other on industry

Engineer provides insight into how artificial intelligence will help develop novel types of glass and explains his new definition of the material

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Igor Pacca: In search of the secrets of inner Earth

Physicist Igor Pacca trailblazed geophysics research in Brazil and studied continental drift by investigating changes in Earth’s magnetic field

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Bernardete Angelina Gatti: Toward better teacher education policy

A researcher discusses barriers and challenges in training new educators

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Maria Ligia Coelho Prado: Unanswered questions in Latin America

The historian talks about identity, wars of independence and interpretations of the region’s development

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Elisa Pereira Reis: A pioneering look at social inequality

A student of the ruling elite, researcher advocates continued development of comparative studies to gain a better understanding of social phenomena

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Marcelo Viana: A difficult equation

The director of IMPA talks about Brazil's entry into the international elite of mathematics research, and math education problems in the country's schools

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Regina Maria Prosperi Meyer: Studies of a city in movement

Urbanist who created new disciplines at FAU-USP dedicates herself to studying the São Paulo macrometropolis

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Peter Lees Pearson: From micro to macro, a finder of solutions

Chromosome expert proposes ways to improve Brazilian universities

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Olival Freire Junior: A teller of controversial stories

A historian discusses the important role of dissent for the advancement of scientific knowledge

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Elza Berquó

Elza Berquó: A pioneering spirit in demography

Researcher wants to know more about the youth

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José Roberto Postali Parra

José Roberto Postali Parra: The insect farmer

Entomologist defends the use of biological controls to combat crop pests

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Ana Maria Giulietti

Ana Maria Giulietti Harley: From flower to flower

Botanist seeks new initiatives to solidify research groups

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Ataliba Teixeira de Castilho

Ataliba Teixeira de Castilho: The libertarian linguist

Linguist says that language belongs to the speaker, not to the grammarian

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Eduardo S. Brondizio

Eduardo S. Brondizio: Urban Amazonia is invisible

Anthropologist highlights the vulnerability of urban Amazonia

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Maria Ligia Coelho Prado

Maria Ligia Coelho Prado: Unanswered questions in Latin America

Historian talks about identities regarding Latin American development

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Thaisa Storchi Bergmann

Thaisa Storchi Bergmann: The neighborhood of black holes

Astrophysicist focuses on how black holes get their energy

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Roberto Lent

Roberto Lent: An expert in connections

UFRJ neuroscientist suggests new ways to use science to improve education

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Regina Maria Prosperi Meyer

Regina Maria Prosperi Meyer: Studies of a city in movement

Urbanist dedicates herself to studying the São Paulo macrometropolis

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João Antônio Zuffo

João Antônio Zuffo: From electricity to the digital world

Electrical engineer was actively involved in computer science projects

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Jorge Kalil

Jorge Kalil: Tamer of Crises

The immunologist talks about his experience as head of InCor and Butantan

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Eduardo Franco

Eduardo Franco: Balancing science and activism

Epidemiologist juggles activism with research on cervical cancer

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Lux Boelitz Vidal

Lux Boelitz Vidal: Collector of cultures

Anthropologist has contributed to the demarcation of indigenous lands

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Neil Geoffrey Turok

Neil Geoffrey Turok: Searching for brilliant young scientists

The director of a Canadian institute is searching for innovative scientists

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José Augusto Penteado Aranha

José Augusto Penteado Aranha: Wave engineer

Studies have resulted in solutions for deep water oil extraction

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