Collection and processing of 3872 feedbacks, through:
On-site and online surveys (25 questions, displayed during the event, at national level), randomly selected, mostly composed of students, teachers and parents;
Focus groups organized with students and researchers;
Main conclusions:
Typology of visitors: the age of the responders concluded in 47% between 15-24 years, 15% (25-39 years), 25% (over 40 years); The majority of the responders were women (68%); The educational background of the responders was various: 43% graduated from a secondary school or High school, while 57% graduated university studies (license, master, PhD and Post PhD studies); Sources of information about the event: public advertising, pre-event activities, vlog and blog, online announcements;
Overall positive feedback regarding the hybrid format of the event, national exposure, concrete organization, scheduling, activities proposed, contacts with researchers;
Combination of entertainment and science, interferences with young researchers holding an accessible language to the audience;
Increased interest for the event expressed by both public and mass media;
Increased interest of the visitors to get involved in science projects after the event;
Increased interest for scientific careers expressed by young people attending, notably through the "5 Sciences" activity (elaboration of research projects by students and researchers, presented during the events);
Specific feedback from students from focus group:
o Accessibility of researchers involved: language, clear explanations, young and committed;
o Novelty to be discovered everywhere: stands, technology, projects, breakthroughs, and consequently increased knowledge after having participated in the event;
o Clear awareness of research contribution to facing daily challenges, research being the solution for a better and evolved world.
