5. PRONUCLEAR (1976 – 1986) and the training of human resources for the area of nuclear energy in Brazil

Authors

  • Winston Gomes Schmiedecke Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
  • Paulo Alves Porto Instituto de Química - Universidade de São Paulo

Abstract

This paper analyzes some aspects of the process of creating specialized human resources in nuclear technology during the extent of the agreement between Brazil and West Germany, by focusing on the PRONUCLEAR (Nuclear Sector Human Resources Program). Although not many, some important positive results can be identified from the analysis of reports describing the work and track record of PRONUCLEAR: the creation of specialized training programs in nuclear technology; the improvement and redirection of the curricula of courses related to its objectives – thus fostering the creation of an expressive number of technicians, masters and doctors in nuclear energy and related fields.

Author Biographies

Winston Gomes Schmiedecke, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo

Mestre em História da Ciência pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP), e professor de física na rede particular de ensino do Estado de São Paulo.

Paulo Alves Porto, Instituto de Química - Universidade de São Paulo

Doutor em Comunicação e Semiótica (área de pesquisa: história da ciência) pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, e docente no Instituto de Química da Universidade de São Paulo (IQ-USP).

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Published

2008-06-09

Issue

Vol. 4 (2008)

Section

Original Articles

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