From October 4 to 14, the Fête de la science takes us on a ten-day journey of scientific culture: laboratory visits, workshops, science villages... In the South of France, the event is coordinated by Les Petits Débrouillards, and many of Aix Marseille Université's research structures are taking part. Here's a sneak preview of the program.
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Le festival des sciences de Marseille - Village des sciences
October 12th and 13th, Marseille, espace Bargemon
Every year, the Marseille Science and Innovation Festival showcases the region's scientific and technical culture, with its many and varied research themes and initiatives: biodiversity, health, human and social sciences, archaeology, astrophysics, arts & sciences... Over the course of a weekend, science meets everyone through surprising experiments and simple manipulations, alongside exhibitions, lectures, escape games and augmented reality tours.
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A closer look at some of the festival's stands...
What's atomic force microscopy?
The DyNaMo laboratory will be presenting its main research tool, atomic force microscopy, through scale games, and will be inviting visitors to discuss the mechanical properties of different materials.
Treating genetic diseases
A stand to discover DNA, genetic diseases and how researchers at MMG - Marseille Medical Genetics, are trying to treat them. Through playful workshops, these scientists will present their research and their tools from the ocean.
Activities for schoolchildren
Inmed visit: diving into the brain
October 9, 2024, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Marseille, Luminy campus, INMED
The visit will feature workshops (microscopy, interactive games, manipulations, tour of research facilities) to raise awareness of careers in neuroscience, explore the structure of the brain and share knowledge. Find out more.
INS: the brain is you! Journey into an unknown lab
October 10, 2024, 10 am to 6 pm, Marseille, Timone campus, UFR SPMPM
High school students plunge into the secrets of the brain through immersive workshops and meet the researchers who are driving science forward! Find out more.
Village des Sciences CEREGE Arbois
October 10, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aix-en-Provence, Technopole de l'Environnement Arbois Méditerranée
CEREGE - Centre de recherche et d'enseignement des géosciences de l'environnement, opens its doors and its science free of charge to primary school pupils and the general public at the Village des Sciences de l'Arbois. Find out more.
What's in our air?
October 10, 2024, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aix-en-Provence, Technopole de l'Environnement Arbois Méditerranée
The concentrations and distribution of aerosols present in the room will be measured continuously during the workshop, and potential aerosol sources can be brought close to the analyzers to test their quantitative importance. A workshop offered by LCE - Laboratoire Chimie Environnement. Find out more.
Making clouds
October 10, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aix-en-Provence, Technopole de l'Environnement Arbois Méditerranée
This workshop will help you understand how clouds are formed, and give you the opportunity to use a simple experiment to make your own! A workshop offered by the LCE - Laboratoire Chimie Environnement. Find out more.
Navigating in Oceania: a geographical journey around maritime knowledge
October 14, 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm, Marseille, Campus Centre, Maison Asie-Pacifique
An invitation to discover knowledge and practices related to the marine worlds of Oceania. 4 workshops: introduction to cartography, sand drawing, tattooing, cultural awareness of the marine worlds. Find out more.
The Caromb Science Market
October 12th and 13th, 2024, Caromb
The Caromb Science Market will take place in Caromb's Salle des Fêtes, offering a range of events on fundamental science, technology and applications in a variety of fields. You'll be able to discover, discuss, experiment and manipulate. Once again this year, alongside researchers and mediators, pupils and students will be on hand to help you discover mathematics and algorithms... Get your questions ready, and tell us about your doubts! Find out more here.
Article published on October 7, 2024.
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