The community for science education in Europe

Descriptor: applied sciences, biology, computer science, educational sciences, information and communications technology (ICT), software, technology

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• Age: 16 - 19
• Project: ODYSSEY

Description:AI researchers and engineers should understand the dual nature of their work and learn more about the (social/theoretical) issues of AI abuse. AI should not deny people the right to data privacy, such as individual, family or community rights. Numerous...

Descriptor: biology

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• Age: 14 - 24
• Project: Futurum

Description:"Our bones are extremely important, not just for supporting our body and protecting our internal organs, but also as a reservoir of minerals and other substances involved in metabolism,” says Dr Pascale V. Guillot. This teaching resource explains the...

Descriptor: biochemistry, ecology, marine sciences

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• Age: 14 - 24
• Project: Futurum

Description:How do phytoplankton in the ocean modify the ocean carbon cycle? This resource introduces the work of Professor Katsumi Matsumoto, an ocean biogeochemist at the University of Minnesota. He is using numerical modelling to investigate the ratio of carbon to...

Descriptor: biology, ecology, marine sciences

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• Age: 14 - 24
• Project: Futurum

Description:Among all of the creatures in our oceans, few are more ancient or mysterious than jellyfish and ctenophores. Though they first appeared over 500 million years ago, there is – of course – still so much to learn about them. This resource...

Descriptor: biology, earth sciences, ecology, energy, fishery, marine sciences

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• Age: > 18
• Project: EU4Ocean

Description:We live on a blue planet. Our planet has one ocean, without which life as we know it would simply not exist. Despite sharing a vast coastline and maritime history, many European citizens are not aware of the importance of the ocean and the...

Descriptor: biology, earth sciences, ecology, energy, fishery, marine sciences

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• Age: > 18
• Project: EU4Ocean

Description:Education is a critical agent in addressing the issue of climate change and sustainable management of our oceans and seas. It can encourage people to change their attitudes and behaviour while it helps them to make informed decisions. In the...

Descriptor: biology, biotechnology, botany, earth sciences, ecology, forestry

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• Age: > 18
• Project: NBS-Pilot

Description:Citizens and experts have identified better awareness of the opportunities, benefits and limitations of nature-based solutions as one of the main factors that could facilitate the transition to more sustainable cities and territories. Nature-Based...

Descriptor: aeronautics, astronomy, mathematics, meteorology, physics

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• Age: > 18
• Project: Aerospace in Class

Description:The “Aerospace in Class” Project investigated the requirements and benefits of integrating STEM resources from the Airbus Foundation Discovery Space in classes for students aged 8 to 12. The project was funded by the Airbus Foundation, which is committed to...

Descriptor: biology, chemistry, ecology, fishery, marine sciences

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• Age: > 18
• Project: EU4Ocean

Description:Although the ocean covers the vast majority of our planet, most of us live on land and have a low awareness of the importance of oceans in our lives. Europe’s territory exhibits large peninsulas and indented coastlines stretching from the Arctic to the...

Descriptor: computer science

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• Age: 14 - 24
• Project: Futurum

Description:Artificial Intelligence has huge potential, and Professor Zhigang Zhu, a computer scientist from the City College of New York, is passionate about using this potential for social good. This resource introduces the SAT-Hub project, which has seen Professor...