Wheel of conversation: possibilities for professional action for social scientists

Date: May 21, 2025
Location: Panthéon - IFCH /UFRGS
Extension Certificate: 4h (one session) or 8h (two sessions)
Open to the community

transformations in the labor market put the need for continuous and in -depth reflection on the formation and professional performance of social scientists in the contemporary world. Alongside traditional careers in basic education and academic research, the demand for professionals with training in social sciences grows in public agencies, social organizations, research institutes and the private sector.

To contribute to this debate, the teachers of Sociology I: Sociology today promote the conversation wheel "possibilities of professional action for social scientists". The activity will feature two sessions on May 21st, with guests who will share their professional trajectories in different fields:

conversation wheel 1 - 14h
Theme: Basic Education and Applied Research
Guests:

  • Cristiano Nicola Ferreira (cyclic institute)

  • Eleandra Koch (Incra)

  • Karolayne Gonsalves (interconnectar)

  • RAFEL BARROS (Professor of Sociology in High School)
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conversation wheel 2 - 19h
Theme: Public Policies, Market Research and Education
Guests:

  • Alexia Barbieri (free market)

  • Cristiano Nicola Ferreira (cyclic institute)

  • Karolayne Gonsalves (interconnectar)

  • RAFEL BARROS (Professor of Sociology in High School)
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  • RAFAEL FERRARI (State Secretariat for Rural Development)

The activity is open to the entire community and will offer certificate of extension. It will be an opportunity to learn about concrete experiences of social scientists and reflect collectively on the professional challenges and possibilities in the area.