Project description
Bridging science and society’s understanding
The gap between scientific advancements and public understanding is widening. The wider it gets, the faster misinformation spreads unchecked, posing threats to informed decision-making and societal progress. Recognising this challenge, the MSCA-funded S.T.R.E.E.T.S. project aims to symbolise a strategic pivot towards enhancing public interaction with science and technology. Collaborating with universities, institutes, and diverse stakeholders, the project counters misinformation and promotes ethical research. It champions public participation, innovation, and societal progress, aligning with EU missions. Notably, it integrates schools, fostering scientific literacy and inclusivity. The project’s overall aim is to ensure science resonates with evolving societal needs.
Objective
"The present version of the project S.T.R.E.E.T.S. (Science, Technology, and Research for Ethical Engagement Translated into Society) 2024-2025 marks a significant shift from the previous proposal: the most evident change is the shift of our focus from the streets to the squares as the focal point for the initiatives. This transition, defined as ""S.T.R.E.E.T.S. to (the) square"", also represents an elevation to the next level of engagement and an enhancement of the results of the previous project. The objectives remain consistent, emphasizing in all the initiatives the promotion of scientific understanding, opposing to misinformation, engaging the public, fostering public participation, advocacy for ethical research, and promoting innovation and social development.
The project will continue to engage the entire Campania region and southern Lazio, potentially encompassing approximately 10% of Italy's population.
The collaboration among all the prominent public universities of the Campania region, the network of more than 26 CNR Institutes, private companies, and various new third parties is confirmed. This result gives an idea of the positive impact of the first two years of implementation.
Furthermore, the project addresses key themes on Europe's developmental agenda notably through the EU Missions. A specific attention is dedicated to the relationship with schools: researchers will engage with teachers, educators and pupils on challenges related, for instance, to climate change, sustainable development, health. Schools' initiative will also promote gender balance, diversity and inclusiveness in science in terms of planned activities and researchers involved.
In this dynamic, the transition to squares as a meeting point represents a dynamic response to the evolving needs of society, ensuring that the project remains at the forefront of fostering a symbiotic relationship between science, technology, research, and society for the common good."
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Programme(s)
- HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Main Programme
Topic(s)
Funding Scheme
HORIZON-CSA - HORIZON Coordination and Support ActionsCoordinator
80138 Napoli
Italy