Session 2: Science education - thinking outside the box

2.2 SiS Catalyst: Children as change agents for science and society
Tricia Jenkins, University of Liverpool, UK

Abstract
“SiS Catalyst: Children as Change Agents” is a four year FP7 project funded by the European Commission. Its aim is the mainstreaming of “Science in Society” activities through practical and easy delivery guidelines and support, linked to a Pan-European Benchmarking and Mutual Agreement Process. The project builds on the EUCU.NET, The European Children’s Universities Network with a specific focus on raising learning aspirations for young people, particularly those currently unlikely to progress to higher education.