Nanotecnología, de la divulgación que tenemos a la participación que queremos

Abstract

This text offers a critical review on the Brazilian experience in nanotechnology public participation. It begins problematizing the issue of popularizing nanotechnology, describing afterwards the mission of the Research Network in Nanotechnology, Society and Environment (RENANOSOMA) and its outreach strategies which include: classroom activities, audiovisual production, dissemination via Internet (web, chats and TV), with a focus on the program “Nanotecnologia do Avesso.” Following an evaluation of the strategies, it then ponders on the possibility of improving them, mainly regarding the webTV program. It finally presents some conclusions.