The Faculty of Education at Unicamp (FE-Unicamp) celebrates the recognition of two undergraduate research projects in... PIBIC Award for Scientific Merit 2025The works, which address fundamental themes for contemporary Brazilian education, received an Honorable Mention, promoted by the University's Pro-Rectorate for Research. Scientific Initiation Congress, standing out among hundreds of studies presented.
Perspectives on early childhood and diversity
Clara Harumi Sakuda Tatsugawa, guided by the teacher Gabriela Guarnieri de Campos Tebet, developed the research “Racial socialization of Asian babies in early childhood education”. The work investigates how babies of Asian origin experience racial socialization processes in daycare centers, a topic still little explored in early childhood studies in Brazil.
The research sheds light on fundamental questions about racial identity and belonging from the earliest years of life, contributing to a broader understanding of how ethnic-racial relations are established in educational spaces intended for babies. Access the full summary here..
Accessibility and inclusion in higher education
Yes, João Pedro Pinto Cartaxo Barreto, under the guidance of the teacher Ana Maria Fonseca de AlmeidaHe was awarded for his work "Inclusion of students with disabilities in federal universities: a study on the dissemination of Accessibility and Inclusion Centers".
This research analyzes how Accessibility and Inclusion Centers (NAI) have expanded in Brazilian federal universities, mapping strategies, challenges, and advances in guaranteeing the right to higher education for people with disabilities. The study offers important insights for public policies aimed at democratizing access to university education. Check out the full summary here..
Training and social commitment
The recognition of these two research projects reaffirms the Faculty of Education's commitment to topics relevant to Brazilian society. The award-winning works demonstrate how scientific initiation contributes to the training of professionals who are critical and sensitive to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Honorable Mentions are awarded to works that stand out for their originality, methodological rigor, and scientific and social relevance, representing an important institutional recognition of the work of students and advisors.
