During the 9th ŚFN Katowice, the City of Science Market of Ideas will feature a variety of topics, ranging from health and ecology, through natural intelligence and economics, to natural sciences and engineering. Among this year’s new proposals is the STEM Stage, which will encourage us to experiment in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Education in experimental sciences largely consists of learning through action, testing hypotheses, collecting data and drawing conclusions from practical experience – not just from textbook theory. This is the beginning of every scientific discovery and innovation. Critical thinking, curiosity about the world, and formulating research questions (in both mathematics and technology) are key skills promoted by experimental sciences. Modern science and technological innovation are almost always the result of teamwork. Communication, cooperation, interdisciplinarity, exchange of ideas and discussion of results are essential in any project involving experimental sciences.
Discover the STEM Stage during the Festival
Discussions about experiments, questions and experiences will be present every day on the STEM Stage, which you will find at the City of Science Market of Ideas at the ICC. Figures from the world of science, whom you will meet here throughout the three days of the Festival, will present a picture of the world in all its fascinating complexity – from the hidden recesses of the human body to the boundaries of space. This framework perfectly captures the spirit of experimental science.
On Saturday and Sunday (6 and 7 December), we will land on the Moon, dive into the virtual world, learn about insects in technology and answer the question of whether robots can create art.
On Monday (8 December), we have prepared numerous lectures and experiments for those eager to learn as well as school and university students. We will take a look at, among other things, Silesian power at CERN and the emotions that technology evokes, we will peek into the human brain, and we will consider why cryptocurrencies have value.
On Monday, we also invite school teachers and all those working in education. We want to focus on the challenges of today’s schools and talk about tools that can support teachers in their daily work. During the meetings and discussions, we will focus on the practical use of artificial intelligence in teaching – from ideas for improving teaching to reflections on how AI is changing the role of educators.
Another important area we will focus on is the social skills of teachers: communication, relationship building, supporting students in crisis, and creating an environment conducive to learning. We will also discuss one of the most serious problems of the profession – burnout. Together with experts, we will look for ways to maintain balance, well-being and motivation.
You can follow the STEM Stage programme on our website.
Join the community of science enthusiasts at the 9th Silesian Science Festival in Katowice on 6–8 December!
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