Students from Santarém win 1st place in the Girls in Technology Project
Public school students represent female empowerment and the potential of the Amazon in science and innovation
The talent and creativity of public school students gained national recognition. Students Emanuele Larissa Rocha Albarado, from the 8th grade, and Anna Karoline Reis das Neves, from the 9th grade, from the Antônio Batista Belo de Carvalho State School, located in Santarém, won 1st place in Pará in the Girls in Technology Project – North, South, and Northeast Connection, an initiative by the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) in partnership with the Federal University of Pará (UFPA) and the Federal Institute of Piauí (IFPI).
Throughout the year, the students participated in training in programming, electronics, and robotics, culminating in the challenge of developing an educational game about environmental issues, using a kit of electronic components. Under the guidance of teacher Nara Roberta de Pádua Andrade, the team created the game “Recycling COP 30,” a playful and interactive proposal that teaches the correct separation of waste, combining environmental education and technological innovation.
Emotional about the result, guiding teacher Nara Roberta highlighted the significance of the achievement. "Seeing the dedication and creativity of our girls transforming into such a significant achievement is indescribable. This victory is not just about technology; it’s about giving voice and opportunity. It’s proof that when we invest in our students, we are building a future where women from the Amazon are protagonists in science and technology."
The students also celebrated the result with pride. For Emanuele Larissa, the experience was transformative. “The project impacted my life in many ways; during our meetings, I learned things I never imagined I would learn. Right at the beginning, we were learning the theory, and when we went to put everything we learned into practice and build the model, it was a more difficult process; however, I was not alone; I had the help of my team partner and our guide, teacher Nara.”
The result is also the fruit of the collaborative work of the school’s pedagogical team and teacher Márcio Conceição Bessa de Sousa, who worked with high school students during the project. The award symbolizes the advancement of a generation that combines sensitivity, intelligence, and commitment to the sustainable future of the Amazon.
