The 2024-2025 cycle of the Otavio Frias Filho Chair of Studies in Communication, Democracy, and Diversity will culminate next Wednesday (25) with a lecture by mathematician Marcelo Viana, who will discuss the important social role that science plays in our society. This event will take place at 2:30 PM in the Alfredo Bosi Room at the Institute of Advanced Studies at the University of São Paulo. Participation in the event requires prior registration, and it will also be accessible via the IEA’s YouTube channel.

During the lecture, Viana, who has held the chair since August 2024 and is also the General Director of the National Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA), will reflect on the discussions raised by specialists throughout the cycle that have focused on critical areas such as science, technology, innovation, and development. His insights as a leading figure in mathematics are expected to provide a significant conclusion to a series of important debates that have taken place since the cycle began.

The chair, named after prominent Brazilian journalist Otavio Frias Filho, aims to foster discussions around communication and its intersection with democracy and diversity. Viana's participation emphasizes the importance of integrating scientific perspectives into public discourse, particularly as societies face complex challenges that require informed decision-making and innovation. This event marks a notable occasion for the academic community and anyone interested in the evolving role of science in the contemporary world.