Main conclusions of the impact assessment:
Visitors:
• Parents, many of whom accompanied children ages 6 to 12, gave overwhelmingly positive feedback about the event as they observed the joy and excitement of children engaging in new learning experiences.
• Parents appreciated the wide variety of activities available and the impact it had on fostering curiosity and sparking interest in science and research. They particularly highlighted their children's enthusiastic engagement in hands-on activities and exploration of various topics, including math, computer science, physics, biology, and space.
• Parents also appreciated the diverse range of activities offered, noting their children's excitement during the Science Rally and the science show presented by Werner Gruber.
• Children shared their excitement and fascination with the different experiments they participated in, expressing a desire to return in the future.
• Overall, the European Researchers' Night received high praise from parents, with more than 55% rating it a perfect score of 5 out of 5 stars and an additional 20% giving it 4 stars, indicating that the event exceeded expectations and left a lasting impression.
Teachers:
• Teachers appreciated the well-organized and engaging activities for their students, from asking questions and seeking answers to hands-on learning and experimentation.
• Teachers noted that the workshops successfully captured the curiosity and excitement of the students and left a lasting impression on them. Specific highlights mentioned were the wind tunnel activity, which made a significant impression on the pupils.
• Overall, the teachers expressed their gratitude to the ERN team for creating a stimulating and educational environment that left both students and teachers enthusiastic and eager to participate in the future.
Researchers:
• Researchers gave positive feedback on aspects of the event such as the variety of scientific activities offered and the diversity of the audience. They also complimented the involvement of energetic young people and their enjoyment of participating in experiments, as well as the positive influence of the Science Rally on children.
• Researchers praised the event for its high attendance, excellent location and smooth organization. They responded that they mainly presented research results and new developments when asked to rate the purposes for which they were able to use the event.
• 44% of researchers indicated that the event fully met their expectations, giving it a perfect score of five out of five, while another 50% felt that the event largely met their expectations. The usefulness of the event to their institution was rated as follows: 31.3% strongly agreed, giving five out of five stars, 25% gave four out of five stars, and finally 37.5% gave three out of five stars.
