"We are honored to announce that Professor Miguel Nicolelis will be this year's recipient of the Merito Homem Voa Award! 🌟"
This announcement from the Instituto Cultural Santos=Dumont, led by Marcos Villares, great-grandnephew of the inventor, marks a significant moment in Brazilian science and innovation.
The creation of the Merito Homem Voa Award was envisioned by Luiz Pagano during a conversation with Nicolelis in 2014. The idea emerged from the need to promote and celebrate scientific and technological excellence in Brazil, which has often been overlooked due to a lack of engagement, support, and national self-esteem. "No one better than Professor Nicolelis to receive this year's award as an honorary recipient," said Ricardo Magalhães, director of ICS=D, who saw the award as an opportunity to change this mindset and highlight Brazilian achievements on the global stage.
Brazil has yet to win a Nobel Prize, and this absence is often attributed to the lack of mobilization to value our scientific contributions. The Merito O Homem Voa Award was conceived to begin a movement to fill this gap, encouraging a new mentality that Brazilians are as good (or better) in science, discoveries, and technology as anyone else.
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| In 2014, we introduced the handkerchief that belonged to Santos=Dumont, which received signatures from pioneers such as Professors Nicolelis and Juliano Pinto, pioneers in bipedal mobility. The handkerchief also features the autograph of Marcos Pontes, the first Brazilian astronaut, and stamps from the ISS, along with a design of Santos=Dumont and the "Coração Alado" (Winged Heart) by Romero Brito. The Merito O Homem Voa Award was born from the efforts of that day. |
The award's symbolism is deeply connected to Santos=Dumont, our "Father of Aviation," who believed in the power of unity and innovation for the advancement of humanity.
The symbol of this entire ideology appeared with a handkerchief that belonged to Dumont, which was taken to the ISS by astronaut Marcos Pontes, which has his signature and stamps from the International Space Station, later also autographed by other illustrious Brazilians, including Nicolelis and Romero Britto, who designed a wonderful "winged heart".
This handkerchief, which has already wiped away Dumont's sweat and traveled to space, is an emblem of our country's aspirations and achievements.
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| Santos=winged Dumont, inspired by Romero Britto's winged heart, represents the award and its ideology |
The first award was presented in 2016 in Tokyo, and since then, the event has gained relevance, culminating in tomorrow's celebration, which promises to be a milestone in the history of Brazilian science.
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| One of the first illustrations made by Pagano to represent Dumont's inventive spirit in art nouveau style, alongside one of the most important inventions, the Demoiselle |
Miguel Nicolelis, one of Brazil's greatest scientists, whose achievements are remarkable, is an internationally recognized physician and scientist. He was named one of the top twenty scientists in his field by Scientific American and was among the 100 most influential Brazilians by Revista Época in 2009. Nicolelis was the first scientist to receive two awards from the US National Institutes of Health in the same year and the first Brazilian to have an article published on the cover of Science magazine.
This award was made possible by the extraordinary efforts of Professor Ricardo Magalhães, a passionate supporter of Santos=Dumont and aviation, a highly respected professional within the Air Force, and a great friend.
Professor Ricardo, a physics professor from USP, went above and beyond, earning the admiration of many to make this award a reality.
📅 Date: July 20th (Santos=Dumont's birthday)
📍 Location: Museu Catavento
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Join us to celebrate this achievement and be inspired by stories of perseverance and innovation that fill our country with pride! This event will also feature the presence of friends, family members of Santos=Dumont, and representatives of the Aeronautics.
To confirm your presence, register via the QR code in the post! Let's celebrate and promote Brazilian science and innovation together.
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