Many students who are studying for a Master's degree in Neuroengineering Edmond and Lily Safra International Institute of Neuroscience (IIN-ELS) envision continuing their academic career after finishing their studies in Macaíba (RN). The curricular structure of the Postgraduate Program in Neuroengineering (PPGN) at IIN-ELS It is designed to develop skills in master's students that allow them to systematize technical-scientific knowledge and apply it to the various areas of Neuroengineering.
It is not uncommon for some teachers to follow the natural process of academic life after completing their courses and enter the Doctorate program in order to deepen their research at other institutions. In a report recently presented by the Santos Dumont Institute (ISD) to the Ministry of Education (MEC), with which it maintains a Management Contract, it is stated that of the eight masters degree holders in 2017, seven work as teachers or are pursuing a doctorate (Data from 2018.1).
According to the IIN-ELS Researcher, Mariana Araujo, at PPGN, students have the opportunity to develop research with a multidisciplinary team and also carry out several activities that are part of their academic career: “In addition to taking courses and developing their research projects, master's students are encouraged to participate in outreach activities and organize scientific events, not to mention the routine of writing scientific texts, presenting seminars and presenting papers at conferences. I believe that together, these experiences not only stimulate students, but also prepare them to pursue an academic career”, says Mariana, who is currently the PPGN/IIN-ELS Coordinator.
Starting in March 2019, three graduates of the Master's Degree in Neuroengineering at IIN-ELS will pursue a doctorate in the Postgraduate Program in Physiotherapy at Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). Next, Ledycnarf of Holland, Patricia Moura It is Ozair Argentille remember the importance of the Master's in Neuroengineering for this important step in their careers.
Ledycnarf of Holland
IIN-ELS helped me not only to get my doctorate approved, but also to acquire a critical view of knowledge, which I believe is essential for our professional training. The fact that the Institute encourages and values our participation in research and extension activities also contributes greatly to this.
Patricia Moura
The Master's Degree in Neuroengineering enabled the expansion of knowledge and skills acquired from the union of several areas of knowledge provided by the course. From there, I was able to include myself as an agent of transformation in society.
Ozair Argentille
The interest in seeking new partnerships, people and visions: the Master's in Neuroengineering awakened me to this very idea. This gave me a different mindset towards research, teaching and lecturing, which led me to pursue a doctorate. The IIN-ELS Master's degree was a turning point in my professional and personal life. I am more confident and sure about the next steps.
Text: Ariane Mondo / Ascom – ISD
Photos: Ascom ISD
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