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title: "Brazilian Computer Society"
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source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_Computer_Society"
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category: "reference"
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tags: "science, encyclopedia"
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date_saved: "2026-05-05T12:31:10.461955+00:00"
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instance: "kb-cron"
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The Brazilian Computer Society (Portuguese: Sociedade Brasileira de Computação, SBC) was established in 1978, as a scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of computer science in Brazil and the associated technologies and applications. SBC is a leading forum for researchers, students and computing professionals working in the various fields of Computer Science and Information Technology, being the largest computer society in South America.
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It is structurally organized as a board of directors, seven regional chapters and a network of 170 institutional representation offices in universities and research institutions throughout Brazil. Research activities are fostered by 27 special interest groups.
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== Newton Faller Award ==
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The Newton Faller Award is awarded by the SBC to honor members who have distinguished themselves throughout their lives for services to the SBC.
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The award is exclusive to current members and founders and is delivered during the opening ceremony of the SBC Congress. It is named in memory of Newton Faller (1947–1996), a Brazilian computer scientist and electrical engineer.
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Recipients include:
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Source: Brazilian Computer Society
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2019: José Augusto Suruagy Monteiro (UFPE)
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2018: José Palazzo Moreira de Oliveira (UFRGS)
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2017: Paulo Roberto Freire Cunha (UFPE)
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2016: Carlos Eduardo Ferreira (USP)
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2015: Taisy Silva Weber (UFRGS)
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2014: Ricardo Augusto da Luz Reis (UFRGS)
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2013: Ricardo de Oliveiro Anido (UNICAMP)
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2012: Philippe Alexandre Olivier Navaux (UFRGS)
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2011: Daltro José Nunes (UFRGS)
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2010: Therezinha Souza da Costa (PUC-Rio)
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2009: Roberto da Silva Bigonha (UFMG)
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2008: Tomasz Kowaltowski (UNICAMP)
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2006: Luiz Fernando Gomes Soares (PUC-RJ)
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2004: Flávio Rech Wagner (UFRGS)
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2001: Siang Wun Song (IME-USP)
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2000: Cláudia Maria Bauzer Medeiros (UNICAMP)
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== CSBC ==
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Since 1980, the Congress of the Brazilian Computer Society, or CSBC, has been held annually, promoting the sharing of experiences in the computing area.
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In 2022, the CSBC will take place from the 31st of July to the 5th of August and will have its theme, Digital Empowerment: The Role of Computing in Building an Inclusive and Democratic Society.
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The event will be held on the premises of the Federal Fluminense University (Universidade Federal Fluminense or UFF) in Niterói, RJ.
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== References ==
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== External links ==
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SBC Website |