Outreach and public engagement

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Outreach at the European Researcher’s Night

Angela Lamberti held a small seminar for high school students showing “neurobiology with the microscope”

“Thrilling moments unfolded at the European Researcher’s Night on September 29th! 🌍
I was honored to present, with my colleagues, the fascinating realm of neurobiology and sensory neurons during this exceptional event. Through an engaging video, we illustrated how our sensory neurons dynamically respond to stimuli, aiding in our reaction to potential threats! Yet, what truly set the day was the enthusiasm of the young scientists who joined us. 🧪🔬  Numerous curious young minds actively participating in the marvels of science was heartening! I extend my gratitude for the privilege of sharing my passion and knowledge with the future scientists of tomorrow. 🌐 Let’s persist in inspiring and empowering the scientific minds that will shape our future!”

Georgia Goutsiou and her coworkers presented posters on the history of Mustard gas compounds to the general public.

“The Research Week stands as a valuable innovation within the University of Eastern Piedmont’s array of events, serving as the culmination of numerous initiatives developed and refined over the years and various locations. In response to the increasing urgency of fostering a deeper connection between citizens and scientific culture, this week-long extravaganza serves as a singular platform, integrating a wealth of engaging activities. As we navigate the complex landscape of everyday challenges, the amalgamation of the “Children’s University,” PhD student presentations, and the longstanding tradition of the European Researchers’ Night creates a dynamic science festival tailored for eastern Piedmont. It’s a celebration of knowledge, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of progress that defines the spirit of UPO’s commitment to community engagement. My coworkers and I joined the European Researcher’s Night (Notte Europea dei Ricercatori in Italia) held on September 30th in Alessandria. The theme for this year’s event was “War and Peace”. Following an introductory talk, citizens could engage in various activities, attend additional talks, and explore a poster session. For this occasion, we presented a set of posters focusing on Mustard gases, tracing the history of these compounds from their discovery and early battlefield use to their application as antitumor agents.”

PIANO dissemination movies

Chimicamica

Georgia Goutsiou worked with children from local primary schools to teach them about their senses.

“Chimicamica is an initiative powered by Fondazione Novara Sviluppo, crafted to inject fresh inspiration and learning opportunities into the teaching practices of local primary schools, specifically within the realms of science education and introduction to the world of scientific research. Our goal was to impart scientific knowledge by transforming science subjects into captivating topics. In this regard, this year’s event was dedicated to the senses. Young students, after a short introduction to the sensational organs of the human body, had the opportunity to test their own senses through several brief experiments that the kids found really enjoyable. Through these events, our intention was to showcase that by prioritizing an alternative educational method centered on ‘let’s experiment together,’ we can offer children a chance to actively connect with concepts that may seem abstract in other contexts.”