IFMAKER Itumbiara: impulsionando o ensino, a pesquisa e a extensão no instituto federal de educação, ciência e tecnologia

Abstract

The IFMaker Itumbiara, as part of the Maker Network of the Federal Institutes of Education, Science, and Technology, aims to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and the integration of education, research, and extension. This paper presents the implementation of IFMaker and emphasizes the projects and partnerships developed over the last three years, highlighting their impact on creating a conducive environment for advancing education, research, and extension. Among the projects mentioned are Brampssol, Lapassion in Network, Workshops 4.0, Knowing the IFG, Engineers Without Borders, and IFGratitude, which have played a positive role in student training and the progress of the academic community, particularly in projects that emphasize problembased learning. Additionally, the importance of IFMaker in raising awareness about sustainable aspects and democratizing access to specialized knowledge is highlighted. This initiative contributes to creating an environment conducive to learning, solving realworld problems, and training skilled professionals engaged with current demands.