Simon Schwartzman date of birth:
July 1, 1939
How old is Simon Schwartzman?
86
Where was Simon Schwartzman born?
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Simon Schwartzman body shape:
Average
What color are Simon Schwartzman's eyes?
Blue
What color is Simon Schwartzman's hair?
Grey
Is Simon Schwartzman gay or straight?
Straight
What is Simon Schwartzman's ethnicity?
White
What is Simon Schwartzman nationality?
Brazilian
What is Simon Schwartzman's occupation?
Sociologist
Simon Schwartzman claim to fame:
In 1996, Schwartzman was awarded the Grand Cross of the Brazilian Order of Scientific Merit
Short Biography
Simon Schwartzman (born July 1939 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil) is a Brazilian social scientist. He has published extensively, with many books, book chapters and academic articles in the areas of comparative politics, sociology of science, social policy, and education. In 1996, Schwartzman was awarded the Grand Cross of the Brazilian Order of Scientific Merit for his contributions to the cause and development of science in Brazil. In recent years, Schwartzman has written extensively on issues related to brain drain and brain circulation in the academic world, the Affirmative Action program in Brazilian higher education, and equity in education. He has been part of international teams of experts convened by OECD and The World Bank to advise governments on higher education, science and technology policies.