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Science and society
- Women and gender in science
- Diversity and decoloniality in science
- Science policy
History and mission
About EAFExp
A two-week immersion in experimental physics and CBPF's scientific infrastructure.
The School
Experiment to
learn science.
EAFExp is designed for undergraduate and graduate students in Physics and related fields from across Brazil, Latin America and other countries around the World.
Each participant follows the preparation of the experiments, use of instrumentation, data acquisition, analysis and communication of results. The School values regional and cultural diversity and access to advanced infrastructure.
Recognized education
An experience that can also
be part of your graduate studies.
EAFExp is part of the advanced educational activities of CBPF's Graduate Program.
Participants who complete the School's activities may receive academic credits from CBPF's Graduate Program and request their transfer to their home programs.
Credit transfer is subject to the rules and approval of each participant's home institution.
Plurality as a principle
A School that is
hands-on, diverse
and comprehensive.
Scientific excellence also depends on who has the opportunity to participate, ask questions and propose new paths.
EAFExp therefore works to broaden access, encourage women's participation and bring together students from different regional, cultural and institutional backgrounds.
This plurality is not merely a result of selection: it is part of the School's educational project.
Education beyond the bench
Beyond the laboratory:
a comprehensive education.
Experimental practice is at the heart of EAFExp. But training scientists also means understanding how knowledge is produced, communicated and situated in society.
Seminars and discussions therefore complement laboratory work, promoting dialogue, reflection and transformation.
The goal is to train technically strong scientists who understand their social role and are prepared to build more open, ethical and plural science.
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Knowledge and responsibility
- Epistemology and history of science
- Ethics and research integrity
- Open science
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Communication and exchange
- Scientific communication
- Science communication
- Scientific seminars
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Careers, innovation and experimentation
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Scientists in industry
- The importance of experimental physics
Dialogue · reflection · transformation
A decade of experimental education
The history of EAFExp in video.
From the first “Mãos na Massa” activities to the 10th edition, discover the story of a School built to bring students closer to scientific practice.
Narrated in Portuguese. Select English, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles in the player.
See what to expect from the 10th edition →Our history
Previous editions.
EAFExp traces its origins to the “Mãos na Massa” module held in 2015. Select a poster to visit the archived pages.
2026
9th edition
2025
8th edition
2024
7th edition
2023
6th edition
2020
5th edition
2019
4th edition
2018
3rd edition
2017
2nd edition
2016
1st edition
2015
Mãos na Massa
From those who experienced the School
Participant testimonials.
Organization of the 10th edition