Activity report 2024

1. General context

The year 2024 represented an important stage of consolidation of educational activities and science promotion within the community for the Garden of Science Association. The main objective of the activities was to stimulate children’s scientific curiosity and to create an interactive learning framework based on hands-on experiences.

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2. Activities carried out

Participation in the European Researchers’ Night 2024

Date: 27 September 2024
Location: “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
Partner: Livada Secondary School

The Garden of Science Association took part in the 2024 edition of the European Researchers’ Night, organized by “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad. Through its partnership with Livada Secondary School, a group of students from the village of Livada was able to participate in the educational and experimental activities held during the event.

Special thanks are extended to Biology teacher Irina Emilia Ana for her active involvement in coordinating the students and for the support offered to the Association’s team.

In order to make the event as engaging as possible, the Garden of Science Association organized an interactive stand featuring eight different experiments, each accompanied by informational brochures for visitors. These materials were designed to allow participants to continue exploring scientific topics at home.

In addition, the stand included biology experiments and unique exhibits aimed at sparking children’s interest in the natural sciences. The students wore customized T-shirts and badges featuring the logos of the Association and Livada Secondary School, highlighting their belonging to an active community of young people interested in science and quality education.

Impact:

• Over 200 visitors interacted with the Association’s team;
• Children presented the experiments with enthusiasm and were active, curious, and receptive;
• The event was highly appreciated by the public, who thanked the team for their involvement and the quality of the activities;
• Participating students stated that the experience was memorable and expressed their desire to take part in similar activities in the future.

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3. Development directions and plans for 2025

Building on the success of participation in the European Researchers’ Night 2024, the Garden of Science Association aims to:

• organize local scientific workshops and exhibitions for children from the village of Livada and neighboring areas;
• expand partnerships with schools and educational institutions in Arad County;
• prepare and submit project proposals for funding (educational grants, European programs, local sponsorships);
• develop an online educational platform integrating teaching materials and scientific resources for students and teachers.

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4. Conclusions

Participation in the European Researchers’ Night 2024 confirmed the strong interest of children from the village of Livada in science and applied educational activities. The event contributed to promoting the image of both the community and the Garden of Science Association as a promoter of modern education and intellectual curiosity.

Such initiatives will continue in the coming years, with the aim of bringing science closer to everyday life and transforming learning into an enjoyable, accessible, and inspirational experience for all children.