Microelectronics was part of a night dedicated to learning
IMB-CNM researchers participated in different activities within the European Researchers' Night at CosmoCaixa of Barcelona, bringing microelectronics closer to the public through conversations, microtalks, and workshops
The European Researchers’ Night is an initiative that brings science closer to society through outreach activities across Europe. Once again, researchers from the Barcelona Institute of Microelectronics (IMB-CNM) have taken part in the event at CosmoCaixa Museum in Barcelona, where they have shared their research with the public through a variety of formats tailored to different audiences.
Several researchers have taken part in the European Researchers’ Night, a science outreach initiative promoted by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions across Europe and coordinated in Catalonia by the Catalan Association of Science Communication (ACCC).
One of the main events held in Catalonia takes place at CosmoCaixa, which opens its doors to researchers, science communicators and the general public, bringing them together through a wide variety of formats.
The Speed Dating activity provided an opportunity for researchers and members of the public to have one-to-one conversations, explore research topics in greater depth and satisfy their curiosity. During the activity, Jordi Antoja Lleonard was able to explain his research, the path that led him to work in this field, and other experiences related to his work as a researcher at IMB-CNM.
The microtalks then offered a shorter, more dynamic format, with presentations by different speakers interspersed with short improvisational comedy acts based on the topics discussed. This format helped keep the audience engaged while also providing pauses to take in the information presented. During this session, IMB-CNM researchers Joel Pérez Poncelas and Sandra Pérez Jiménez presented their research on the fabrication of nanostructures for developing fire detection sensors and the use of graphene in a sensor for lung cancer biomarkers, respectively. The activity took place in the CosmoCaixa auditorium, which was almost full.
Finally, IMB-CNM also took part in the drop-in workshops. Yohana López Aparicio, Jordi Antoja Lleonart and Núria Barrera Gutiérrez explained the basics of electricity, how a transistor works and what the cleanroom is to a small group made up mainly of families. This format encouraged close interaction with participants and enabled them to ask questions and explore scientific concepts through hands-on activities.
The European Researchers’ Night provides an opportunity to bring science closer to society. At IMB-CNM, we are committed to sharing knowledge with the society that makes our research possible and that we serve through our scientific work. Events like this allow us to do so through a wide variety of activities and settings, reaching diverse audiences and making science more accessible.
