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Melhoria CsF: an analysis of the Science Without Borders program from the perspective of students

The Science without Borders Program aims to promote consolidation, expansion and internationalization of Science and Technology of Brazil, and the development of education in the country. In this context arises Rede CsF, a civil non-profit association formed by fellows and alumni of the Science without Borders (SwB). There are several ongoing projects in Rede CsF, among them is “Melhoria CsF”. The project goals is to get the point of view of scholars and alumni in order to identify the strengths of the program, facilitate the detection of adversity and suggest improvements to the SwB. More than a thousand fellows and alumni of the program Science without Borders who performed the international mobility program between the years 2010 to 2015 answered our survey. Among the results, the study highlights the weakness of Brazilian HEIs in monitoring students during the exchange period; the difficulty of students in courses abroad regarding to the difference in teaching methods; incredibility of the students to pursue the objectives of the SwB program after returning to Brazil, and adjustment problems due to lack of physical infrastructure and support from professors. After analysis, we intend through Rede CsF to invest in joint actions between society, academia, business and government in order to enhance the achievement of the objectives of the Science without Borders program, as well as our post program expectations. Finally, we would like to bring Melhoria CsF to public knowledge so that we can give the next steps in achieving a collective work with the sectors of society and organizations interested in transforming Brazil.

Author(s):

Thaysa Leite Tagliaferri    
Rede CsF - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Brazil

Monique Gasparoto Moreira Teixeira de Freitas    
Rede CsF – Universidade de São Paulo
Brazil

Rafael Tadeu de Matos Ribeiro    
Rede CsF - Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei
Brazil

Edmar Arantes Moreira    
Rede CsF - Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei
Brazil

Guilherme de Sousa Lobo    
Rede CsF – Universidade Federal de São Carlos
Brazil

Cláudia Sitó Alves    
Rede CsF – Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Brazil

Lucas Conelian de Oliveira    
Rede CsF - Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de SP
Brazil

Luciano Telesca Mota    
Rede CsF – Universidade Federal de Pelotas
Brazil

Guilherme Vittorazzi Salvador    
Rede CsF - Universidade Federal de Viçosa
Brazil