Project description
Promoting science in Southern Italy
In the Calabria region in Southern Italy, three universities and six national research institutions are participating in the events organised by the EU-funded SuperScienceMe project, as part of the European Researchers’ Night. The aim is to create opportunities for matching researchers and citizens, and in particular young people. For instance, a researcher will be invited to play the role of a superhero and to explain science in a simple way through interactive and fun activities. The list of activities includes more than 100 guided tours of science laboratories, research centres and museums. An exhibition will also be set up to host spin-off companies and research start-ups, as well as other innovative companies and social actors. Finally, there will also be an initiative to bring research to the paediatric wards of local hospitals, and an effort to engage the disabled.
Objective
"SuperScienceMe is a dive into the ocean of knowledge in search of scientific and cultural Calabrian wonders. Visitors will be involved in experiments, games, and artistic performances offered by partners and cooperation bodies. The aim is to create opportunities for matching researchers and citizens, with a special focus on young people. The researcher plays the role of a superhero - SuperScienceMe–that tells the science in a simply way to participants, demonstrating them that it is not separated from real life. Moreover, in line with “European Year of Cultural Heritage” the project aims to promote Calabrian cultural heritage and the superhero will lead visitors in museums and archaeological sites where will be carry out the pre-events.
The activities are based on the successful format of the Unical Researchers' Nights previous editions that will be extended to the regional territory, involving Calabrian research/innovation system:
• ""Experiencing research"": demonstrative and fun activities to discover the scientific and cultural work, through a program of more than 100 bookable guided tours in the laboratories, research centres, museums and service facilities, especially dedicated to students;
• ""Research exhibition"": research booths, with spin-off companies and research startups, other innovative companies and social actors. Also present will be the EU, national and regional structural funds, and EEN corners.
Other inclusive and social activities will be:
• ""Experiencing in the hospital"", the initiative that brings ""Experiencing research"" to the Paediatric department of some Calabrian hospitals;
• ""Research without barriers"", a program for integrating the disabled as users and also as authors of scientific demonstrations, cultural initiatives and shows;
• ""Imagine the research"", a video-photography contest;
• ""Sporting events"" involving researchers.
The project includes a thematic film review on innovation and performances by artists linked to Calabrian tradition."
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Funding Scheme
CSA - Coordination and support actionCoordinator
87036 Arcavacata Di Rende
Italy