Project description
Promoting science through Researcher’s Nights in Greece
Researchers’ Night events aim to make science more accessible, enhance interaction between researchers and the broader public, and explain the critical role of science in our society. Supported by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the Science Odyssey project will bring Researchers’ Night to six Greek cities in 2024-2025. It will feature exhibitions, interactive experiments, spaces for EU Missions projects, scientific demonstrations, and fun learning activities. Researchers will connect with students in classrooms under the ‘Researchers at Schools’ initiative. The project is committed to inclusivity and will facilitate virtual interactions between researchers and students in remote communities, expecting annual participation of 28 000 individuals. The project aims to advance science literacy and encourage STEM vocations.
Objective
Science Odyssey brings Researchers' Night to six major Greek cities in 2024-2025. Its goal is to make science more accessible, promote interaction between researchers and the public, and highlight the important role of science in our society.
The Night events will feature engaging exhibitions, interactive experiments, dedicated spaces for EU Missions projects, and exciting scientific demonstrations, along with a variety of fun learning activities.
Under the “Researchers at Schools” initiative, researchers will connect with students in classrooms, fostering a dynamic exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Also, in line with the project’s commitment to inclusivity, several innovative activities have been planned, such as the “Chat lab” and the “Find Me a Mentor!” initiatives that will facilitate virtual interactions between researchers and students in remote or underserved communities, thereby bridging geographical and social divides. The digital comic “Drawing Science Equality” is another initiative to promote inclusivity by tackling gender disparities in science and promoting a more equitable scientific community.
Researchers will be given numerous opportunities to showcase their work and further develop their science communication abilities. Additionally, the project will provide them with a masterclass in science communication, equipping them with the necessary skills to effectively engage with the public.
The project aims to reach millions of Greeks and expects an annual participation of 28,000 individuals in the Night events. To do so, it will use digital platforms like social media and podcasts to expand its reach and engage diverse audiences, especially young teenagers and parents.
By the end, Science Odyssey aims to have a lasting impact on the general public, youth, researchers, participating organisations, and the EU by advancing science literacy, encouraging STEM vocations, and fostering an appreciation for research that shapes our collective future.
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Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-CSA - HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2023-CITIZENS-01
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570 01 THERMI THESSALONIKI
Greece
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