University extension allied to education and research through the Poli exhibition

Abstract

Extension is one of the university education columns, promoting interaction between educational institutions and other society sectors, through the articulation of the scientific knowledge application, teaching and research to the community needs. In particular, extension events disseminate technical-scientific knowledge, constituting an important interaction tool for the university. Assessment is one of the most important stages of the extension event, as it allows to identify strengths and weaknesses for improvement. In this context, the paper describe the MOSTRA POLI event which involve the participation of engineering and physics courses and its evaluation as a subsidy for improvement actions. The methodology included the development of an evaluation instrument, implementation activities and results analysis. The findings identify perspectives for improvements related to the paper submission and resubmission deadlines; in addition to highlighting the strengths of participation and papers publication in registered proceedings. The main contribution is considered to be the dissemination of knowledge produced by the university and the collaborative environment between participants.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.002-004