DCU physicists get Science Bus rolling

FOUR Dublin City University physicists have been selected to lead a European initiative that will see a Science Bus tour around Europe to demonstrate that citizen science is an accessible and fun way to explore the world around us.

The Science Bus forms part of a European project

‘Doing It Together Science’ in which 11 research institutions will collaborate with science galleries, museums and art institutions to host innovative workshops, exhibitions and activities to engage as many people as possible with citizen science.

Following an international call and selection process, the four DCU physicists and one from University College Dublin were selected as captains of the bus as it makes its way across Europe.

PhD researchers Claire O’Connell and Stephen Davitt will lead team one, DCU graduates Philip Smyth and Aoibheann Bird team two and Mark Langtry (graduate of UCD Physics) is one of the leads in team three. Each team will present workshops in multiple locations over a three-week period. 

“Citizens have a major role to play in addressing the challenges to a sustainable future,

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“It is by ‘doing science together’ that we combine our resources and expertise to raise awareness, build capacity, and innovative lasting solutions grounded in society.

“It aims to build the institutional and policy foundations for deep public engagement in science and technology in Europe.

“To make this happen a consortium of 11 partners across the EU brings expertise from a range of areas including community organising, policy development, engagement in science and technology, citizen science research, technical visits and knowledge transfer in two broad strands: Environmental Sustainability and BioDesign.

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Further information is available at www.togetherscience.eu.