Unaerp Guarujá welcomed eight students and three faculty members from Lafayette College, located in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States, on March 11th. The guests were provided with technical insights into sustainability concepts, scientific research conducted on Arvoredos Island, and the journey leading to the recent achievement of the Green Key certification. Additionally, the visit featured an expedition to the island.


The event showcased research from the Chemical Engineering program and Environmental Technology post-graduate studies

The visitors were greeted by Professor Priscilla Maria Bonini Ribeiro, Director-General of Unaerp Guarujá, researcher, and advisor of the Fernando Eduardo Lee Foundation. Alongside the expedition, they had the opportunity to explore the campus laboratories and infrastructure and engage with university students.

From the Ribeirão Preto campus, the event saw participation from Professor José Guilherme Pascoal de Souza, coordinator of the Chemical Engineering program, and Lucas da Costa Ferrari from the Division of International Cooperation. From the Guarujá campus, attendees included Professor Rodrigo Fernandes, coordinator of the Research and Extension Center of Unaerp Guarujá; Ana Paula Oliva, Advisor of the Fernando Lee Foundation; Bruno Tacon Cardoso, President of the Nova Maré Institute; and Engineer Derville Pioto, who was introduced to Fernando Lee and worked on projects on the island.

Souza highlighted that the Chemical Engineering program conducts research in areas such as water and effluent treatment, solid waste, materials, and process development and improvement. "This is a great opportunity for the program to strengthen ties with foreign universities, offering possibilities for scientific research collaboration, temporary internships, and even student exchanges between the two institutions."


The visit also included a tour of the campus and Arvoredos Island

ARVOREDOS ISLAND - Established by mechanical engineer Fernando Eduardo Lee, who graduated from Lafayette College 100 years ago, Arvoredos Island captured the attention of the delegation, which aims to deepen its understanding of the island's history and sustainability attractions, located just 5 minutes from Pernambuco Beach.

Recently, the island was awarded the Green Key certification, becoming the first and only tourist attraction in the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere to achieve this international environmental recognition.