ENTRE MEMÓRIAS E VIVÊNCIAS: A PESQUISA, PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO E INOVAÇÃO NO IF GOIANO

Abstract

The Instituto Federal Goiano (IF Goiano) plays a strategic role in the educational, scientific, and technological development of the State of Goiás and Brazil. With a trajectory marked by significant achievements, the institution has established itself as a reference in research, graduate education, and innovation. This work highlights the historical evolution of IF Goiano and reflects on the challenges and accomplishments that have shaped its institutional identity.

Since its creation, the Institute has reaffirmed its commitment to quality education, grounded in comprehensive training, social inclusion, and sustainable development. Its performance in the research field stands as one of the fundamental pillars for advancing knowledge, resulting in innovative projects and relevant partnerships with companies and educational institutions.

Graduate education strengthens this commitment by offering master’s and doctoral programs recognized for their academic excellence and the relevance of their research lines, attracting students from various regions of the country. These programs contribute to the training of highly qualified professionals and to the production of impactful scientific work.

Innovation, in turn, represents the driving force that enables IF Goiano to continuously reinvent itself. Entrepreneurial initiatives and technological projects have promoted interaction between the institution, the productive sector, and the community, fostering regional economic and social development. Finally, the work presents maps that illustrate IF Goiano’s territorial presence in the state, reinforcing its institutional scope and relevance.