Proposals for schools by reservation

The Sharper Project - European Researchers' Night is especially targeting secondary school audiences this year. The proposals on this page are aimed at high school students.

For information and reservations write to terzamissione@uniss.it, indicating the teacher of reference and a phone number.

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Mossa Hall

The Law in the Face of Advances in Technology

(activity bookable by class at terzamissione@uniss.it)

Conference-debate with Michele Comenale Pinto, Giovanni Pruneddu, Marcella Lamon (UNISS - Dept. of Law), Valeria Massa (Leonardo spa), Gianni Serra (Commander Municipal Police Sassari), Mattia Cavicchio (Guardia di Finanza), Vincenzo Attolino (Navy), Stefano Esposito, Domenico Caputo (Air Force), Gianni Saba (Karel Tecnologie srl). The growing use of unmanned aerial systems and the prospects for commercial use of outer space require a definition of the regulatory legal framework that is moreover functional to ensure the development of the so-called space economy with fair distribution of the benefits that can be derived from it. Moreover, special attention is paid to the risks involved, with a view to a precautionary approach. Thanks to the passion of some young scholars on these issues, an operational synergy has been created with companies (Leonardo) and institutions (Casd, Enac) that share the objectives of research in the sector.

Contacts: Michele Comenale Pinto, Giovanni Pruneddu (UNISS - Dept. of Law)

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. ScienzArena Space

Mixed reality methods applied to neuroscience

(activity no longer bookable due to reached limit of accessions)

Interactive workshop with experiences using wearable visor to visualize neural networks in the brain with Sergio Solinas, Paolo Enrico and Martina Rizza (UNISS - Dept. of Biomedical Sciences)

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Zanetti Classroom.

DNA the sequel  

(activity no longer bookable due to reached limit of accessions)

Interactive game to learn how to sequence DNA.
Thanks to the many successful TV series, a little bit of everyone now knows that from DNA traces it is possible to trace the perpetrator of a crime, but how does this scientific process take place? Extracting DNA from saliva can be a fascinating game. The hunt for the culprit will unfold through saliva sample extraction and DNA sequencing using PCR. Participants will be able to watch the formation of their DNA strand and find the culprit like a TV series.

Organized by the Istituto Zooprofilattico della Sardegna

Contacts: Sebastiana Tola, Cristiana Serra (Ist. Zooprofilattico Sardegna)

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10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. ScienzArena Space

Ecological footprint: how much does lifestyle affect our Planet?

(activity no longer bookable due to reached membership limit)

How much do our activities affect the environment? The meeting aims to sensitize the younger generation to understand how much lifestyle can contribute to altering the Earth System and to reflect on some simple actions to take to safeguard it.

Referees: Serena Marras (UNISS - Dept. of Agriculture), Valentina Bacciu (CNR - IBE), Alessio Menini (CMCC Foundation)

Partners: CMCC Foundation, CNR IBE

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Classroom Moves

Star Wars: An Introduction to Political Science through Science Fiction.

(activity no longer bookable due to reached membership limit)

Interactive and playful science workshop. Through science fiction (in particular, the Star Wars saga) the basic principles of Political Science will be illustrated. A unique and engaging perspective on political systems, political behavior and political institutions will be provided to better understand political phenomena and the complexity of contemporary democracies. Participants will explore and analyze the political dynamics depicted in the Star Wars saga. Through guided discussions, role-playing and hands-on activities, their understanding of the political systems and power structures featured in the saga will be deepened and they will be able to compare themselves with the political reality of the contemporary world.

Contact person: Marco Calaresu (UNISS - Dept. of Law

12:00 - 13:00 ScienzArena Space

Playing chess with chemistry - researching drugs to fight cancer

(activity no longer bookable due to reached limit of accessions)

Interactive course on progress and issues in drug research for the fight against cancer and recent strategies for the development of innovative anticancer drugs, by pharmaceutical chemist Mario Sechi (UNISS - Dept. of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy), AIRC researcher