Let’s Talk About Community Symbiosis: Learning from the Fungi Kingdom
You are invited to explore the intersection of art, science, and community in a dialogue between Selva González and the mycology community of São Paulo. We will reflect on the value of science outreach and explore how we relate to each other and to our environment, celebrating the diversity of our community.
Born in Iquique, Chile, Selva González is a producer, cultural manager, and LGBTQ activist based in Marseille, France. She is the co-founder and executive producer of NANAI Studio, a company focused on immersive XR experiences created through interdisciplinary collaborations among a sisterhood of artists-technicians. Additionally, she is the founder and CEO of Maltrato Films, a Chilean film production company that produces feature films and documentaries directed by young Latin talents.
Nelson Menolli Jr. (@cogumenolli): Mycologist, biologist from the State University of Londrina (UEL), specialist in Public Communication of Science (Amerek) from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). He holds both a master’s and a PhD from the Botanical Institute (IBt) and has completed postdoctoral research at Clark University (USA). Currently, he is a Full Professor at the Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP) and coordinates the IFungiLab laboratory at IFSP, as well as the outreach and scientific dissemination profile @IFungiLab on Instagram. A mushroom researcher for over 20 years, he has been involved in the development and guidance of various teaching, research, and extension projects focused on the identification and cultivation of wild edible mushrooms. He is the author of numerous scientific articles published in national and international journals, as well as the book “Cogumelos Yanomami,” which won 1st place in the gastronomy category at the Jabuti Award in 2017.
