Nurturing the Seeds of Sustainability Governance …
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Fig. 2 Cefet/RJ scientific research projects overview Source DIPPG Cefet/RJ (2017)
Studies (COPET), which encourages scientific and technological research activities
at Cefet/RJ (Cefet/RJ 2010b).
The National Council of Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), an
agency of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovations and Communications
(MCTIC), has as main attributions to promote scientific and technological research
and encourage the formation of Brazilian researchers. Cefet-RJ Research Groups are
registered in CNPq Group Directory (Cefet/RJ 2010b), highlighting some sustainability themes such as:
– Environment and Energy Efficiency.
– Knowledge and Innovation Management.
– STS (Science Technology and Society) and Education.
Although much of Cefet/RJ scientific publication is focused on technological
area, demonstrating research contribution to country socioeconomic development,
arousing scientific vocation in future researchers training.
From 2015 to 2016, there was an increase in research projects based on sustainable development, guided by teachers with experience and expertise. Figure 2
shows Cefet/RJ research panorama, highlighting projects related to conservation and
efficiency of electric energy (DIPPG Cefet/RJ 2017).
Subordinate to Research and Graduate Management Board and Research Department (DEPEQ), the Technological Innovation Center (NIT), whose objective is to
manage the institutional policy to stimulate innovation and other forms of technological transfer, as well as governance of Cefet/RJ innovation system (Cefet/RJ 2010a).
7 Debating Cefet/RJ Sustainability Approach
Articulation between research, teaching and extension not only produces academic
knowledge, but the formation of critical and conscious individuals. Notwithstanding
activities of academic training are encouraged to promote student participation in
initiatives for citizenship, social and environmental responsibility.
161
Fig. 2 Cefet/RJ scientific research projects overview Source DIPPG Cefet/RJ (2017)
Studies (COPET), which encourages scientific and technological research activities
at Cefet/RJ (Cefet/RJ 2010b).
The National Council of Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), an
agency of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovations and Communications
(MCTIC), has as main attributions to promote scientific and technological research
and encourage the formation of Brazilian researchers. Cefet-RJ Research Groups are
registered in CNPq Group Directory (Cefet/RJ 2010b), highlighting some sustainability themes such as:
– Environment and Energy Efficiency.
– Knowledge and Innovation Management.
– STS (Science Technology and Society) and Education.
Although much of Cefet/RJ scientific publication is focused on technological
area, demonstrating research contribution to country socioeconomic development,
arousing scientific vocation in future researchers training.
From 2015 to 2016, there was an increase in research projects based on sustainable development, guided by teachers with experience and expertise. Figure 2
shows Cefet/RJ research panorama, highlighting projects related to conservation and
efficiency of electric energy (DIPPG Cefet/RJ 2017).
Subordinate to Research and Graduate Management Board and Research Department (DEPEQ), the Technological Innovation Center (NIT), whose objective is to
manage the institutional policy to stimulate innovation and other forms of technological transfer, as well as governance of Cefet/RJ innovation system (Cefet/RJ 2010a).
7 Debating Cefet/RJ Sustainability Approach
Articulation between research, teaching and extension not only produces academic
knowledge, but the formation of critical and conscious individuals. Notwithstanding
activities of academic training are encouraged to promote student participation in
initiatives for citizenship, social and environmental responsibility.