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Ioulia Tzouvadaki wrote:
Last week, we had the pleasure of organizing a STEM outreach activity, “Sensing Life: Detecting the Invisible with Biosensors,” as part of the STEM Week at the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (UGent). It was truly inspiring to see the curiosity and creativity of the students we engaged with.
This activity was led by our amazing PhD students, shadi bazazordeh , Shashikant Pathak, and Iben Braeckevelt , who guided the interactive demonstrations and hands-on sessions.
Together with 20 second-grade students from Lucerna College and their teacher, we explored the fascinating world of biosensors. We discussed what biosensors are, examined real-life applications, and learned how lateral flow tests (such as flu kits) work. The students also observed fluid flow and color-based detection and mixing using microfluidics and performed glucose and pH sensing experiments. Their enthusiasm and engagement were a powerful reminder of why investing in STEM education is so important.
A big thank you to the UGent Faculty of Engineering and Architecture for the initiative and support, the ERC Starting Grant NEFELI for co-funding our activity, and everyone who helped realise this experience. We’re proud to contribute to initiatives that empower the next generation of innovators and look forward to many more opportunities like this! https://lnkd.in/extAVyiy
#STEM #Outreach #Education #Biosensors #CommunityEngagement #FutureInnovators , #FEA #UGent #CMST #ERC #ERCStG #HorizonEurope
This activity was led by our amazing PhD students, shadi bazazordeh , Shashikant Pathak, and Iben Braeckevelt , who guided the interactive demonstrations and hands-on sessions.
Together with 20 second-grade students from Lucerna College and their teacher, we explored the fascinating world of biosensors. We discussed what biosensors are, examined real-life applications, and learned how lateral flow tests (such as flu kits) work. The students also observed fluid flow and color-based detection and mixing using microfluidics and performed glucose and pH sensing experiments. Their enthusiasm and engagement were a powerful reminder of why investing in STEM education is so important.
A big thank you to the UGent Faculty of Engineering and Architecture for the initiative and support, the ERC Starting Grant NEFELI for co-funding our activity, and everyone who helped realise this experience. We’re proud to contribute to initiatives that empower the next generation of innovators and look forward to many more opportunities like this! https://lnkd.in/extAVyiy
#STEM #Outreach #Education #Biosensors #CommunityEngagement #FutureInnovators , #FEA #UGent #CMST #ERC #ERCStG #HorizonEurope