Challenges and difficulties of multicampus university extension: an experience at UFVJM

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https://doi.org/10.21284/elo.v12i.16602

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Interdisciplinarity, Multicampus academic activities, Remote teaching, Multidisciplinary

Abstract

In multicampus universities, ensuring students' accessibility to projects in other campuses is a challenge. This work presents an interdisciplinary and multicampus experience within a UFVJM extension project conducted during 2021 and 2022. It involved fourty five students from three campuses and ten courses in remote activities, such as creating
textual content and audiovisual materials, culminating in an online workshop, thesis projects, and scientific paper
publications. Remote activities expanded project accessibility and offered flexibility in scheduling for both teachers and students, as well as enabling interaction among students from various courses. Nevertheless, challenges arose due to inefficient communication during the student selection process, the lack of access to high-quality internet, and computational resources.

 

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Welyson Tiano dos Santos RAMOS, Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri

Bachelor's degree in Physics from the Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL), Master's in Physics, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). Currently, I am an Associate Professor at the Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri (UFVJM), Janaúba Campus, and a Professor in the Postgraduate Program in Computational Modeling and Systems at Unimontes. My current research interests include Condensed Matter Physics, Biophysics, Metamaterials, Antennas, Computational Physics and Chemistry, Signal Processing, Collective Health - Neglected Diseases, and Physics and Science Education.

I lead the research group 'Applied Electromagnetism to Biological Systems, Metamaterials, and Antennas,' which is registered at dgp.cnpq.br/dgp/espelhogrupo/7132263317908743.

Max Pereira GONÇALVES, Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri

Ph.D. in Cellular and Structural Biology from the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV). Holds a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences - Bachelor's degree from Vale do Rio Doce University (1999), a specialization in Biology from the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), and a Master's degree in Cellular and Structural Biology from the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV). Has teaching experience in the field of General Biology, with an emphasis on Cell Biology and Cytology, Histology, and Human Physiology. Available to teach classes in Cytology, Histology, Physiology, Cellular, and Molecular Biology. Is a Full-time Adjunct Professor of Cellular Biology at UFVJM-Janaúba.

Karen de Souza GUIMARÃES, Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri

Has a Bachelor's degree in Science and Technology from the Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri - Campus JK (2019). Has experience in the field of Civil Engineering.

Lívia Gabriela de BRITO, Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri

Has a high school diploma from Dr. Rockert State School (2018). Currently, they are a student at the Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri - Campus Janaúba.

Elém Patricia Alves ROCHA, Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri

Researcher committed to social and scientific causes, working with biomass for energy through thermochemical processes. Technical degree in Chemistry from the Montes Claros Educational Foundation (FEMC). Holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the State University of Montes Claros (Unimontes, 2009) and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the Faculty of Science and Technology of Montes Claros (Facit, 2010). Holds a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the Federal Fluminense University (UFV, 2013), with a dissertation in environmental heterogeneous catalysis, mathematical modeling, and parameter estimation. Completed a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFVJM, 2017), with a sandwich period at Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT, Finland), where she worked in the Department of Energy in Sustainable Energy Systems. Currently, she is a Professor of Higher Education in the Department of Materials Engineering at the Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri (UFVJM). She supervises research in the field of Biomass for Energy and Mathematical Modeling of Chemical Processes. Her main areas of academic and professional interest include sustainable energy generation systems through biomass, modeling, simulation, and optimization of industrial processes, and engineering education.

Fernanda Guerra Lima Medeiros BORSAGLI, Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri

Materials Engineer graduated from the Federal Center for Technological Education of Minas Gerais (CEFET-MG), Master's and Doctorate in Metallurgical, Materials, and Mining Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), specializing in Materials Science and Engineering. During her undergraduate studies, she worked on the production of new materials from agro-industrial and construction waste, contributing to various research projects focused on the development of sustainable materials for environmental improvement, funded by Fapemig and CNPq. She also gained experience at Açoforja, where she focused on quality control related to manufacturing processes, production, and environmental compliance, assisting in the implementation of current environmental regulations.

In her master's and doctoral programs, she concentrated on developing new polymeric materials for environmental and biological applications, with the aim of creating multifunctional materials suitable for various applications. Additionally, she was involved in the production of nanoscale materials used as biological markers for cancer detection and treatment, as well as the development of nano-composites for dental applications.

Currently, she is a Professor at UFVJM, where she conducts research on the development of new materials using biomass from the semi-arid region for biomedical and environmental applications. Her research focuses on utilizing agro-industrial waste and materials from the semi-arid region's flora and fauna to create new materials, promoting technological development and solutions for the semi-arid region. She also works on the development of new nano-particulate materials for disease detection and treatment, such as cancer, as well as applications in agro-industry and environmental science, and advanced multifunctional materials for women's health.

She is an expert in characterizing various materials, employing techniques such as spectroscopy, microscopy, 3D analysis, X-ray diffraction, and other specialized methods (GSAX, micro-CT, XPS, NMR, among others). She is currently a permanent faculty member in UFVJM's Postgraduate Program in Chemistry, with several research projects registered with PRPPG and funded by various agencies. Her research areas include materials chemistry, polymer chemistry, nanomaterials, and advanced multifunctional materials. She leads the research group "Center for Biomass Utilization and Development of New Materials for Biomedical Applications (BIOSEM)" and also participates in the "Applied Electromagnetism Research Group (LESMA)." She has international partnerships with Trinity College Dublin at the University of Dublin, Ireland.

In addition to her research, she is actively involved in extension projects and collaborations and serves as a reviewer for various international and national journals in research, extension, and education. She is a reviewer for various international journals from Springer, Elsevier, Wiley, Taylor Francis, and national journals. She also serves as an associate editor for the journal "Water, Air, Soil Pollution" published by Springer.

Fidel Edson de SOUZA, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri

Has a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the Faculty of Science and Technology of Montes Claros (2010), a Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the Federal Fluminense University (2013), and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (2019). Has experience in the field of Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Telecommunications, primarily working on the following topics: applied electromagnetism and mathematical modeling.

Paulo ALLIPRANDINI FILHO, Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri

Has a degree in Physics from the State University of Campinas (1998), a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the Federal University of Uberlândia (2002), a Master's degree in Physics from the Federal University of Uberlândia (2007), a Ph.D. in Physics from the Federal University of Uberlândia (2012), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute of Physics of São Carlos at the University of São Paulo (USP) in 2014. Has experience in the field of Physics, with an emphasis on Condensed Matter Physics, primarily working on the following topics: emission ellipsometry, Stokes parameters, PPV, liquid crystals, and dyes. Worked as a temporary professor at the Federal University of Uberlândia from 2000 to 2002, from 2005 to 2007, and from 2011 to 2012. Currently, he is a Physics professor at the Institute of Engineering and Science and Technology at the Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Janaúba campus

João de Deus OLIVEIRA JUNIOR, Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri

Has a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the State University of Montes Claros (2006) and a Master's degree in Mathematics from the Federal University of Viçosa (2010). Currently, he is a Higher Education Professor at the Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri - Janaúba Campus. He has experience in the field of Mathematics

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2023-12-05

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RAMOS, W. T. dos S., GONÇALVES, M. P., GUIMARÃES, K. de S., BRITO, L. G. de, ROCHA, E. P. A., BORSAGLI, F. G. L. M., SOUZA, F. E. de, ALLIPRANDINI FILHO, P., & OLIVEIRA JUNIOR, J. de D. (2023). Challenges and difficulties of multicampus university extension: an experience at UFVJM. Revista ELO – Diálogos Em Extensão, 12. https://doi.org/10.21284/elo.v12i.16602

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Vol. 12 (2023): Fluxo Contínuo

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