2nd SEE Science FestivalSEE Science

The fifth element!The four ancient elements and the 3i!

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Aims of SEE Science Festivals

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The main aim of SEE Science Festivals (SF) is to raise public awareness regarding science, innovation and technology, and also contribute to the regular communication and dissemination of different project activities.

Specifically the festivals will directly contribute to the project objectives by:• increasing scientific awareness among the citizens of a community; • making innovation more accessible to society;• promoting widespread access to new knowledge and science

experiences; • encouraging young people to study further science and technology

fields and consider careers in these areas; • facilitating new networks and strengthen existing ones; • providing a venue for scientists to communicate with

the general public; • engaging new audiences; • networking• transnational events

SEE Science Festivals

•1st SEE Science Festival, Thessaloniki, 18th of October 2012

•2nd SEE Science Festival, Debrecen, 22 of March 2013

•3rd SEE Science Festival, Burgas, Sept 2013

•4th SEE Science Festival, Trento, Jan 2014

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The venue: University of Debrecen

2nd SEE Science FestivalBasic requirements• Target audiences in general:– individuals, families, communities

• Specific target audience:– Youngsters app to 8 ages and

families– Target of 1000 visitors

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• Date & Duration:– Festival day: 22 March 2013. („World Water Day”), – Opening hours: from 9:00 to 18:00, – Preparation day for partners: 21 March 2013

Concept of 2nd SEE Science Festival

The fifth element!The four ancient

elements and the 3i!

Water

Zone

Earth Zone

Fire Zone

Air Zone

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Structure of 2nd Festival

Contributors on the events

• Unideb’s Researchers activities• Contribution of SEE Science Project Partners• Activities from other partners

• Research Institutions• Innovative Companies• Innovation Agencies• Etc.

• Participants of the School Competition

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Suggested activities according to the methodology

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Activities Dialogue Informal education

Showcasing innovation

• Researh day• Innovation

workshop

• Exhibitions• Shows• Learning

activities • Experiencing

activities • School

competition

• Fame lab• Open lab• Learning

activities • Draw your

experience• Leave your

mark

• Plenary talks• Café scientific

S p e c i a l t y p e o f a c ti v i ti e s

Planned activities from Unideb’s Researchers

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ZONE TYPE Special type ActivityWater Informal edu. Interactive show Experiments with water & aqueous solutionsWater Water Water Fire Informal edu. learning/exp. activity Little Hangarian "spiceology"Fire Informal edu. Interactive show "Playing with Fire"Fire Fire Fire Earth Informal edu. Show Plotting board with running waterEarth Informal edu. Show GPS

Earth Dialogue Science Cafe/Plenary talksDo not smoke the Marijuana! - instead lubricate your skin

Earth Informal edu. School competition Folktivity - Show yourselfEarth Informal edu. School competition Manage your money with ethnography

Earth Informal edu. learning/exp. activity Öko-Land - environmental protection with traditional tools

Air Informal edu. Show Wind tunnelAir Informal edu. Interactive show Experiments with gasesAir Air

SEE You Soon!

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