As part of the INSE project (Interdisciplinary Network for Science Education Lower Austria), students from BORG Wiener Neustadt became social researchers themselves. The aim of the project was to strengthen understanding of science – in response to the high level… Read More »Experience science firsthand: Students perform research themselves
Exciting news for science enthusiasts and gamers—SCIBORG is now available online! This interactive board game is designed to promote scientific literacy and critical thinking, making it perfect for teenagers (+16) and adults interested in exploring the research process. In… Read More »SCIBORG: The Science Game is Now Online!
The latest Special Eurobarometer survey 557 provides interesting insights into the perceptions of science and technology in Austria. Notably, it reveals a decline in Austrian trust in their own scientific knowledge compared to previous years. Many individuals find scientific information-… Read More »Interesting Findings on Austrian Perceptions of Science and Technology
We are thrilled to announce that our partner school, NMS Lunz, has received funding from the SHORE project for their “Source to Sea” initiative. This Blue Project aims to educate students about the link between freshwater ecosystems and the ocean,… Read More »NMS Lunz joins SHORE project
February 11th marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day to celebrate the incredible achievements of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and to promote gender equality in these fields. While women have made… Read More »Celebrating Women in Science: February 11th, International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Have you ever wondered why lakes feel colder as you dive deeper? Researcher Laura Coulson is attempting to bring this question to life in the classroom. As part of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) Teacher-Scientist Pairing Scheme, Laura and with… Read More »Connecting Classrooms and Science with the EGU Teacher-Scientist Pairing Scheme
In this blog post, we would like to introduce REEF RESCUE project, an interactive educational game led by the University of Vienna and developed together with students. REEF RESCUE invites players to discover the fascinating world of coral reefs and… Read More »Introducing “REEF RESCUE – Save the coral reef” project:
As the holiday season approaches, it is the prefect time to reflect on all we have achieved this year at INSE. The year 2024 has been exciting, with highlights such as playtest of our SCIBORG game and active participation in… Read More »Wishing You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We are thrilled to announce that the science communication project titled “BrainFood”, led by ecologist Libor Závorka from our partner institute WCL, has been awarded funding by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF). The BrainFood project aims to raise awareness of… Read More »Exploring the Connection Between Cognition and Nutrition: Meet the BrainFood Project
In October, members of the SCIBORG project met to play test the first version of the SCIBORG game in Kardista, Greece! This ERASMUS+ project, titled “The Science Literacy Board Game: a new tool for improving science literacy with informal youth… Read More »SCIBORG game: play test in Greece