Education & Training

University of Sao Paulo

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  • Doctor of Science

  • Sao Paulo, Brazil

The present study begins by examining the evolution of narratives featuring time travel, tracing its origins in the 19th century and its societal role as a mediator between evolving societies, enduring elements, and transformative shifts. It explores how, during the 1950s and 1960s—a period marked by significant global changes—a diverse range of narratives incorporating time travel reflected societal interpretations of the present, conveyed historical perspectives, and contemplated future possibilities.

Against the backdrop of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a superpower, narratives of time travel originating from the US serve as a crucial lens for understanding the interconnectedness of past, present, and future, as well as the dynamics of change and transformation. To illustrate the context of the postwar era, The Twilight Zone television series, initially broadcast from 1959 to 1964 and still in reruns today, is employed as a primary historical artifact.

Created and predominantly scripted by Rod Serling, The Twilight Zone stands as a cultural hallmark of the US, with its enduring impact and global reach underscoring its historical significance. Within this study, The Twilight Zone is considered a pivotal document reflecting its historical milieu. Through its diverse narratives of time travel, the series provides insights into how societal changes and continuities were scrutinized, endorsed, and experienced in the US during the postwar era.

These narratives encapsulate nostalgic sentiments, contemporary critiques, and future projections within Rod Serling's moralistic framework, fostering a reevaluation of contemporary realities and advocating for human progress.

  • Field(s) of study: Social History
  • Thesis: O Futuro e o Passado estão Além da Imaginação - A viagem no tempo e os EUA no contexto do segundo pós-guerra

University of Sao Paulo

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  • Master of Science

  • Sao Paulo, Brazil

This thesis examines four science fiction films produced in the United States during the second post-war period: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), The Blob (1958), and Fail-Safe (1964). In contemporary societies, this genre gains relevance as it interprets reality, representing, analyzing, and discussing historical contexts and human interactions with the unknown. These films propose ideas about social organization and prompt reflections on the nature of science and technology. Through a critical analysis of these films, one can grasp the American perspective on Cold War international relations and domestic societal threats. It is important to note that while these movies reflect American themes, they also resonate with audiences in various regions worldwide, addressing universal questions.

  • Field(s) of study: Social History
  • Thesis: Filmes do fim do mundo: ficção científica e Guerra Fria (1951/1964)

University of Sao Paulo

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  • B.A. in History

  • Sao Paulo, Brazil

University of Sao Paulo

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  • License in History

  • Sao Paulo, Brazil

Universidade Nove de Julho

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  • License in Pedagogy

  • Sao Paulo, Brazil

Work Experience

  • Municipal Secretariat of Education - Municipality of São Paulo

  • Sao Paulo, Brazil

History Teacher

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  1. Teach world and Brazilian history classes to students aged 12 to 15;
  2. Organize extracurricular activities for the school;
  3. Develop teaching projects in the full-time education proposal.

  • Centro Universitário Sumaré

  • Sao Paulo, Brazil

College Professor - Pedagogy, History, and Geography

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  1. Teach classes on History of Education, Sociology of Education, Contemporary History, Philosophy of Education, and Teaching Methodology of History for undergraduate courses;
  2. Organize activities and guide educational projects.

Language skills

Mother tongue(s)

Portuguese

Other Tongue(s)

English

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel

Conferences & Seminars

Digital Americas 2021. Conference of the Austrian Association for American Studies.

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Online, University of Graz.

I submitted the presentation "The Similars and Mexican History in The Twilight Zone." It discusses how the model created by Rod Serling for the series The Twilight Zone in the late 1950s was used in the 2015 Mexican film Los Parecidos to reflect on Mexican society and history.

II Simpósio brasileiro de estudos do horror e do insólito

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Sao Paulo, Brazil

I presented the paper "The Uncanny Will Be Televised: The Importance and Influence of Rod in the Uncanny Audiovisual," a study on the influence of American screenwriter Rod Serling on the development of the fantastic in audiovisual media.

12th Screenwriting Research Network (SRN) International Conference

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Porto, Portugal

I presented "7,000 Million Stories in the World... or Just One? Los Parecidos, Irony, and The Twilight Zone." It's a paper about the 2015 Mexican film Los Parecidos and its connection to the culture of the fantastic in television.

Guerra Fria e Cinema

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Sao Paulo, Brazil

I presented "A Guerra Fria nos filmes de ficção científica". A paper on some important and interesting films of Science Fiction in the context of the Cold War.

XXVI SIMPÓSIO NACIONAL DE HISTÓRIA

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Sao Paulo, Brazil

I presented the research "The Meaning of the Pods in Invasion of the Body Snatchers – Organic Challenges," which analyzes the historical, cultural, and social significance of the creatures featured in the film Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956).

XXV Simpósio Nacional de História - História e Ética

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Fortaleza, Brazil

I presented "Deklato Prosko - O Dia em que a Terra Parou, a proposta dos cientistas para resolução de crises e a bomba atômica", an analysis of the film *The Day the Earth Stood Still* and its relationship with the message of post-war scientists in the USA.

Publications

Filmes do Fim do Mundo

2013 https://www.amazon.com.br/Filmes-do-Fim-Mundo/dp/8585908238/ref=sr_1_1?crid=345ED8HU0T213&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.s1Mlce7wCVhlzxGkZmgEYQ.eLKXHnlWSFpDbD_Dy6nXz4_KYmFTc4NR4uhlCM4SgWs&dib_tag=se&keywords=igor+carastan+noboa&qid=1720470895&sprefix=igor+caras%252Caps%252C239&sr=8-1 Igor Carastan Noboa, Sao Paulo, Brazil: LCTE.

The four films discussed in this work, each in their own way, present fantastic situations with the intention of entertaining, generating profit, and warning about the dangers of social disintegration, the destruction of humanity, and the human being; and bidding farewell to a world that needed to transform to fight the Cold War and deal with the changes of the post-World War II era, both within American daily life and internationally.

Heróis Pulp

2022 https://www.amazon.com.br/Her%C3%B3is-Pulp-Tarzan-Sombra-Rogers/dp/658628452X Edited by Daniel Fontana. Sao Paulo, Brazil: Skript.

Wrote the chapter about the history of Buck Rogers - the history of its development, importance, and influence.

The Routledge Handbook of Star Trek

2022 https://www.routledge.com/The-Routledge-Handbook-of-Star-Trek/Garcia-Siino-Mittermeier-Rabitsch/p/book/9780367366674 Edited By Leimar Garcia-Siino, Sabrina Mittermeier, Stefan Rabitsch. New York, NY, USA: Routledge.

I wrote chapter 18 about the film Star Trek: Insurrection. It covers the production history, influence, and themes addressed in the movie.

Filmes B - Ensaios, perfis e críticas

2020 Edited by Nelson Marques, Gianfranco Marchi and Tatiana Lima. Natal, RN, Brazil: Fortunella.

I have written three chapters for this book. The first one, "George A. Romero e a noite que nunca terminou", is about the biography of director George A. Romero, another, "A eterna noite dos zumbis", on the analysis, history, and cultural significance of the film Night of The Living Dead (1968), and a third, "Sobre punks, armas atômicas e cérebros", on the analysis, history, and cultural importance of the film The Return of the Living Dead (1985).

Sessão Dupla : o original e a cópia, o remake, a sátira, a paródia

2016 https://repositorio.ufrn.br/jspui/bitstream/123456789/20844/3/Sessa%CC%83o%20Dupla%20(e-book).pdf Edited by Nelson Marques and Gianfranco Marchi. Natal, RN, Brazil : EDUFRN

I have written two chapters for this book. The first one, "Além das ruínas da zona proibida", analyzes the 1968 film Planet of The Apes, its story, cultural impact, and its relation to the Cold War. The second chapter, "O terror não tem forma", discusses the 1958 film The Blob, focusing on the role of creatures in cinema and what they represented in the historical context of the work.

Ensino De História E Poética: (Baseado Em Fatos Irreais Ma Non Troppo)

2016 https://www.amazon.com.br/Ensino-Hist%C3%B3ria-Po%C3%A9tica-Baseado-Irreais/dp/8585908599 Edited by Marcos Antonio da Silva. Sao Paulo, Brazil: LCTE

I wrote the chapter "Retorno à Zona Proibida (O Planeta dos Macacos na sala de aula)"on how history teachers can use the film Planet of The Apes in history classes for young students.

Ver história: o ensino vai aos filmes

2011 https://www.revistafenix.pro.br/revistafenix/article/view/379 Edited by Marcos Antonio da Silva. Sao Paulo, Brazil: HUCITEC.

I wrote a chapter on how history teachers can use the films Fail-Safe (1964) and Dr. Strangelove (1964) to teach the Cold War to young students.

Metamorfoses das linguagens (Histórias, Cinemas, Literaturas)

2009 https://repositorio.usp.br/item/001836168 Edited by Marcos Antonio da Silva. Sao Paulo, Brazil : LCTE.

I wrote the chapter "Do You Want to Know More? - Adaptação e Visões de Futuro em Tropas Estelares." It analyzes the relationship and messages of the book and film Starship Troopers.

Projects

Student Council

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Student Council Coordinator, assisting students from EMEF Emiliano Di Cavalcanti in organizing activities, conducting assemblies, engaging with school management, and developing projects for the school.

Fantastic Cinema and Television

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Teaching project for the full-time school EMEF Emiliano Di Cavalcanti, featuring an elective course on fantastic audiovisual works in cinema and television."

Board Games and Card Games

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'Territory of Knowledge' course featuring board games and card games as part of the full-time school program offered in the municipal education network for youths aged 11 to 17.

Modern Myths and Skeptical Thinking

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Teaching project for the Emiliano Di Cavalcanti Full-Time Elementary and Middle School (EMEF), with an elective course focusing on discussing the social function of myths (both ancient and contemporary), as well as developing critical and scientific thinking through debates on supernatural phenomena. The course was designed based on student interests and covered mythologies from European, African, Indigenous, and Asian civilizations, as well as topics like UFOs, ghost recordings, spiritual healing, ancient astronauts, and time travel.

Projeto Found Footage

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Write here the description...Elective extracurricular activity for middle school students within the full-time school project at EMEF Emiliano Di Cavalcanti. The project involved hosting lectures with academics and conducting supervised activities, mimicking the format of 'ghost hunting' TV shows and found-footage films.