Join us at a series of activities we're organising in collaboration with the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF), Dimokritos National Centre for Science Research and EPISEY (Institute of Communication & Computer Systems) as part of the Science and Technology Festival 2012, where you'll have the opportunity to take part in a variety of science experiments and other exciting educational activities!
Come along to our morning activities for schools on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 December 2012, which include experiments, presentations, theatrical activities, visits to the NHRF laboratories and seminars for teachers and university students.
Don’t miss the morning activities – fun for the whole family!
Highlights include Nicholas Harrigan's performance Titchy Tiny Science (45 minutes, suitable for children aged 5–10). Kevin is a tiny speck of dust who wants to go places. "Titchy Tiny Science tells the story of his quest to grow up to be something beautiful – a rainbow! But since he’s so small, he might need a little help." The presentation will be in English with simultaneous interpretation into Greek.
You can also take part in afternoon activities – highlights include:
Οur very own Greek 'FameLabbers' (our science communication experts) will entertain us with their performance CSI Science Crime in the Lab, which reveals the importance of research.
Nicholas Harrigan, a physicist from the UK, will surprise and intrigue you with his presentation (scientists can't be destroyed by conventional weapons - How science can give you superpowers).
"Like many aspiring adults, I dream of webslinging, caped crusading, and simply wearing my underpants on top of my trousers. But after several fruitless radioactive insects bites, I finally found how to really get superpowers ... science! I'll show you how researchers are beginning to harness some of the greatest powers that comic books have to offer. From nature's clever use of inter-atomic forces for wall climbing, to materials that bend light until you're invisible, science is finally starting to fulfil the promises of the silver screen."
