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The Brazilian Academy of Science was founded on May 3rd, 1916, in Rio de Janeiro, as the Brazilian Science Society. In 1921 the name was changed to the one in use today. The Academy focuses on promotion of high scientific standards and the advancement of science and technology in Brazil, encouraging efforts to diffuse education at all levels and contributing to the social well-being of its people. The Academy currently has 536 members including 283 full members, 114 associate members and 136 corresponding members. New members are elected annually by the General Assembly. ABC is frequently requested by the Brazilian government to provide advice on policy and technical issues of interest to the country. Due to the relevance of its affairs, the government has been a major financier of the Academy's activities, respecting the independence and autonomous character of the Academy.

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