IRN09 · Israeli Researchers' Night
FP7 — People (Marie Curie Actions)
- Duration
- 2009-06-01 → 2009-12-31
- EU contribution
- €120,000
- Participants
- 9
- Scheme
- CSA-SA
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Results in brief
Israeli Researchers' Night
Researchers Night 2009 objective was to initiate a nationwide festival of science and scientific thought by celebrating human achievements in Evolution and Space Exploration: 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth, 150th anniversary of the Theory of Evolution and the international year of astronomy celebrating 400 years of Galileo's invention of the telescope for astronomical observations. The main purpose was to provide the public, young audience included, an opportunity to meet researchers within the context of a festive activity and to promote interest in science as well as to highlight the appeal of pursuing a research career. The event intends to bring science and scientists closer to the general public in order to diminish stereotypes about researchers and their profession. The event also provided scientists with the opportunity to understand and respond to the concerns and aspirations of the community. The Night itself was rich and imaginative with science-based programs reaching across the expanse of scientific endeavour. The event included informal settings, such as Science-cafes and Science-salons where scientists and the public could meet in an informal atmosphere that does not resemble a lecture hall and bridge the gap, i.e. get to know better the person and human behinds the title! In each location an EU "corner" was set up, which was a designated area devoted entirely to raising public awareness of the goals of the EU in general and FP7 in particular. A detailed impact assessment was designed and carried out to assess both quantitatively and qualitatively the impact of the night on the public and the participating scientists. Analysis of the media was performed by comparing three stages of media coverage - before, during, and after the event, over a period of 1.5 months. Analysis of participants was performed using pre- and post-event questionnaires and structured interviews at six event sites. Pre-event questionnaires were completed by 643 people; post-event questionnaires were completed by 411 people; and 164 people were interviewed. Although there were no immediate changes in participant attitudes towards scientists and science after Researchers' Night 2009, we found an apparent cumulative effect of the IRN events reflected both in attitudes and in media coverage.
Data: CORDIS, © European Union
Project objective
Israeli Researchers' Night 2009 (IRN09) is designed to attract Israelis of all ages, background and geografic location nationwide. The event is part of a worldwide celebration marking 200 years to the birthday of Charles Darwin, 150 years to the Theory of Evolution, 400 years to the Galileo Telescope and the Year of Astronomy. A broad range of compelling scientific activities, held nationwide and supported by the Ministry of Science, Culture and Sport will contribute to altering public stereotypes of researchers, and to a greater understanding of the pivotal role of researchers (in both universities and industries) and their contribution to the betterment of society and mankind as a whole. This year's event will comprise rich and imaginative programmes, featuring leading researchers from Israeli universities, research institutions, major science museums and industry, engaged in cutting edge scientific discovery and technological innovation. Events will include interactions and exchanges with scientists whose research has received EU grants, and a variety of hands-on activities for youngsters and others. Forums will take the shape of informal settings, such as Science Cafes, where scientists and the public can get acquainted with each other in an unthreatening environment. Each event location will boast a European Corner, devoted to heightening public awareness of the EU-Israeli RD collaboration; the EU's outlook and social and global vision, as well as its FP7, CIP and EuropaAid activities. Israel's major science museums will post the top posters entering the nationally competition, Imagine Researchers’ Night 2010. Following the Researchers' Night Event the poster exhibition will tour the country. Although the official date of the European event was set for Friday evening, September 25, Israel got a special permission to hold its event one night earlier due to religious restrictions.
Original text from CORDIS.
Participants
- MIGAL GALILEE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LTD · KIRYAT SHEMONACoordinatorIsrael
- BAR ILAN UNIVERSITY · Ramat GanIsrael
- BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV · Beer ShevaIsrael
- Bloomfield Science Museum Jerusalem (BSMJ) · JerusalemIsrael
- MADATECH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCIENCETECHNOLOGY & SPACE TECHNION DANIELAND MATILDE RECANATI CENTER · HaifaIsrael
- TECHNION - ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY · HaifaIsrael
- THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM · JerusalemIsrael
- THE ISRAELI MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, CULTURE AND SPORT · JERUSALEMCity levelIsrael
- WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE · RehovotIsrael
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