IFCH Seminar discusses science role in times of crisis

Promoted by the UFRGS Graduate Program in Sociology, the Institute of Philosophy and Human Sciences (IFCH) will receive the seminar "What is the role of science in times of crisis? A call to the leadership of social and behavioral sciences in Crisis Times ", on 09/11, at 10am, in the Ferraz.

The event will have as an exhibitor Prof. Sérgio Schneider of PPGS -UFRGS, who will share his experiences at Montpellier Advanced Knowledge Institute (Mak'it) Cohort Program Fellows - 2023. Schneider is a full professor of rural development sociology and food studies at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and It was Visiting Fellow Cohort-2023 at Montpellier Advanced Knowledge Institute on Transitions. More information about the teacher can be found .

Confirmed debaters for the event are Prof. Ruben Oliven, from the Brazilian Academy of Sciences and PPGAS-UFRGS, and Prof. Rafael Roesler, scientific director of the Rio Grande do Sul State Research Support Foundation - FAPERGS. Oliven is a professor of anthropology at UFRGS and vice president of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences. Roesler is a biologist, Doctor of Biochemistry from UFRGS and Full Professor of the Pharmacology Department of UFRGS.

The seminar promises to be a rich opportunity for debate and reflection on the importance of social and behavioral sciences in times of global adversity. All are invited to participate.