Anais do I Simpósio Online de Biologia da UESPI: ciência e ensino em foco

Abstract

The Proceedings of the 1st UESPI Online Biology Symposium, held from September 14 to 18, 2020, whose chosen theme was “Science and Teaching in Focus”, brings together 111 scientific papers involving teaching, research and extension, which were developed in different HEIs, in undergraduate and graduate courses with the participation of students and professors from north to south of Brazil. Despite living in an atypical moment amid the Covid-19 Pandemic and the loss of prestige of Sciences and Teaching in our country, the event brought together around 1500 people who participated in lectures, round tables and mini-courses. These Proceedings reflect the engagement of biologists, students, professors, and researchers with the development and strengthening of Research and Teaching in our country. For better appreciation, the abstracts were grouped into areas of affinity, namely: Botany; Ecology and Environment; Teaching; Ethnobiology; Genetics; Microbiology and Zoology. It is worth noting that 55 of these works were classified in the Teaching area, mainly resulting from research stimulated by the Professional Master's Course in Biology Teaching in the National Network (PROFBIO), whose participation in this event was significant. We hope that the content of these Annals will serve as inspiration to students, teachers and professionals of Biological Sciences and related fields and to all who believe in Science and Teaching as pillars for the Present and Future of the Nation.