The science that lurks in the corners

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The science that lurks in the corners Irene Lapuente La Mandarina de Newton S.L. http://www.lamandarinadenewton.com

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Talk about the importance of creativity in science. Vila-real 2010.

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The science that lurks in the corners

The science that lurks in the corners

Irene LapuenteLa Mandarina de Newton S.L.

http://www.lamandarinadenewton.com

Irene LapuenteLa Mandarina de Newton S.L.

http://www.lamandarinadenewton.com

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ScienceScience

• Science is the ability to be curious and excited about our surrounding with the intention of finding rational and empirical laws that explain what it is around us.

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Science where we least expect it ...

Science where we least expect it ...

• Science can be found in the street?

Obviously yes!Lisbon street floor, PortugalLisbon street floor, Portugal

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• Science can be found in open spaces?

Lake Tahoe, California, Lake Tahoe, California, USAUSA

Exactly!

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Reality as a textbook

Reality as a textbook

• Can we include our environment as a tool for learning?

Yes!Petrified forest, California, USAPetrified forest, California, USA

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• The nature and the urban landscape as a source of inspiration for scientific communication

Lisbon, PortugalLisbon, Portugal

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Hundreds of formats...

Hundreds of formats...

• How can we raise awareness of science?

Educational workshops and regular courses

Educational material

Gymkhana games and clues

Scientific tourism!

Demonstration and theater performances

TV Programs!

Created and co-created exhibitions

Network activities!

Video games and online activities

Etc.

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Educational workshops and regular

courses

Educational workshops and regular

courses

• The educational workshops are regular workspaces, which allow participants to acquire knowledge and values over time.

• They can be carried out at schools, neighborhoods, special centers, research centers and museums!

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Educational materialEducational material

Fotografia de la República del EcuadorFotografia de la República del Ecuador

There are many types of educational materials:

•Educational papers•Tales and stories•Teaching suitcases•Games, •Books,etc.

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Gymkhana games and clues

Gymkhana games and clues

Gymkhana organized by ICP and UAB2009

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Scientific tourism!Scientific tourism!

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scientífiqu

es

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Demonstration and theater performancesDemonstration and

theater performances

The shows are a good way to

encourage and enthuse the

public

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TV Programs!TV Programs!

The television can also be a learning channel

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Created and co-created exhibitions

Created and co-created exhibitions

In 2010, la Mandarina de Newton S.L. has coordinated a project on the co-creation of an exhibition.

Currently this is one of their lines of work and research:Co-Creating Cultures: http://co-creating-cultures.com

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Network activities!Network activities!

Web 2.0 tools allow us to create new participatory activities. Join them!

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Light the corners!Light the corners!

• Science can be found even in the more hidden corners.

• The work of science communicators is to light these places and show science in a thousand of formats.

• Joining forces from researchers, teachers and science communicators, we can make science available to everyone!

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Thanks!!Thanks!!

La Mandarina de Newton S.L.http://www.lamandarinadenewton.com

La Mandarina de Newton S.L.http://www.lamandarinadenewton.com