Dissemination of knowledge about biotechnology and biosafety in public schools in Dourados, MS

Authors

  • Ana Taniely Prestes dos Santos
  • Danilo Ramos Spessoto
  • Igor Chiarelli Perdomo
  • Jaqueline Verconti Gandolfo
  • Peceu Magyve Ragagnin de Oliveira
  • Sâmela Beutinger Cavalheiro
  • Wirlaine Clauce Maciel
  • Emerson Machado de Carvalho
  • Simone Simionatto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30612/realizacao.v2i4.5931

Keywords:

High School , Complementary Education, Genetically Modified Organisms

Abstract

Biotechnology is a science that uses living organisms or parts of them to produce goods and services. However, this technoscience has generated great controversy in society, especially in relation to the production and consumption of genetically modified foods. It is observed that this rejection by a large part of the population is, in most cases, due to little information on the subject. Seeking to contribute in this aspect, this work was developed with the objective of bringing knowledge about the topics involving Biotechnology to high school students in public schools, including information about Biosafety, which is the basis for the safe development of biotechnological products, ensuring protection of human and animal health and the environment. The information was transmitted to students in public schools in the city of Dourados (MS), through lectures led by extension students from the Biotechnology & Biosafety project. This experience made it possible to clarify doubts about the topics covered by Biotechnology, and many students also showed interest in the area, demonstrating that dialogue between the University and the Community is necessary.

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Published

2017-01-19

How to Cite

Santos, A. T. P. dos, Spessoto, D. R., Perdomo, I. C., Gandolfo, J. V., Oliveira, P. M. R. de, Cavalheiro, S. B., … Simionatto, S. (2017). Dissemination of knowledge about biotechnology and biosafety in public schools in Dourados, MS. RealizAção, 2(4), 38–44. https://doi.org/10.30612/realizacao.v2i4.5931

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