Cell EXPLORERS present at Scientix 2022
The Cell EXPLORERS University of Galway coordination team recently presented at this year's Scientix conference. Scientix is a large community for science educators across Europe and includes STEM teachers, education researchers, policy makers, and other education stakeholders. The Scientix conference (http://www.scientix.eu/conference) is often very practice-focused, and celebrates and supports exchange of knowledge and best practice amongst all, and to inspire creativity an
Cell EXPLORERS return to in-person GSTF!
Extract DNA, solve puzzles, and craft teeny tiny hearts – this is just fraction of what enthusiastic mini scientists and their families could do at the Cell EXPLORERS workshops at this year’s Exhibition Day November 13th at University of Galway, as part of Galway Science and Technology Festival (GSTF). Together, our team of 37 volunteers delivered 11 sessions, directly engaging 410 young people and their family members. Group photo of the all CE volunteers at the GSTF, along
CE research group welcomes new project coordinator!
The Cell EXPLORERS team has a new coordinator in their ranks! Our newly funded Giving Real Opportunities to Widen participation in STEM (GROWS) project will be coordinated by Dr Kristin Anderson, PhD. The Cell EXPLORERS GROWS project aims to deliver our education and public engagement activities to young people from minoritized communities in equitable ways. Kristin’s background is in neuroscience and genetics, but she is no stranger to science communication and youth science
