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From November 4 to 17, the nineteenth edition of the Madrid Science and Innovation Week, which commemorates the International Year of the Periodic System of Chemical Elements and the 50th anniversary of the arrival of man on the Moon. The URJC also joins these milestones, organizing various activities, such as the 'birthday party' of the Periodic Table, a workshop in which a 'periodic table' will be drawn up with elements of Psychology, different sessions to learn about the technology that made possible the arrival of man on the Moon or the materials and technologies of space suits. There will also be film projections to show and discuss the historical and scientific approaches to space exploration and a practice in which an Earth-Moon communications radio link will be simulated with antennas powered by renewable energy.
In addition, through the slogan chosen for this edition, "For inclusive science", it is intended to support public awareness of the United Nations Millennium Sustainable Development Goals, in order to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure gender equality as part of a new sustainable development agenda.
A program with a varied theme and for a heterogeneous audience
As in previous years, the URJC joins the largest scientific outreach event to value the work carried out by its researchers and bring attendees closer to what the daily work of a scientist is like in their laboratory or workspace.
For two weeks, a total of 128 free activities will be offered at the five university campuses and at the Madrid-Quintana headquarters, from open days and educational itineraries to workshops, conference cycles and exhibitions.
The scientific and social interest of the program will cover various areas of knowledge within the branches of Health Sciences, Experimental Sciences, Social and Legal Sciences, Humanities and Art, Engineering or Architecture. The activities will be aimed at all types of audiences, from children and primary to secondary, high school and university. In addition, for many of them it will not be necessary to have previous scientific knowledge, being accessible to a general public.
The Madrid Science and Innovation Week is coordinated by the madri+de Foundation for Knowledge promoted at the URJC by the Vice-rectorate for Research, through the Scientific Culture and Innovation Unit (CCU+i). This scientific outreach event also has the collaboration of the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT), dependent on the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.
For some of the activities there are still places available and registration can be made through a online form, where both individual and group tickets can be purchased.