SCIENCE POPULARIZATION, SANT’ANNA SCIENCE CAFE TAKES PLACE ON MAY 31 – JUNE 22, 2017 - FOUR SEMINARS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
On May 31-June 22 at 9.15 pm, at the SantˈAnna School Science Café, members of the public will have the opportunity to learn more about agriculture and biotechnologies, space medicine, and high/speed trains reaching 1.000 km/h. Marco Malvaldi, writer and invited speaker will give an opening speech on the “negative effect of statisticsʺ. The 2017 SantˈAnna Science Café consists of four lectures. The program allows guests to meet real scientists and discuss their research. Debora Angeloni, researcher of molecular biology at SantˈAnna School, explains the goals and objectives of the science investigations.
“We aim to share the results of the research activity carried out at SantˈAnna School and demonstrate the contribution that science makes to society. This can involve economic and societal impact. We aim to contribute to the understanding of method, theory and application across disciplines such as biotechnologies which have expanded and flourished in these years. Excellent research should encourage reflection and conceptual advancement. The active roles played by researchers will make an impact on the spread of misinformation, presenting new evidence on the role of false stories circulated on social media. Democratic knowledge is strengthened by formal education and by access to the news media. Societies must have the necessary awareness and information to evaluate the quality of the democratic process”, said Debora Angeloni.
The 2017 SantˈAnna Science Café Science is an educational and entertaining event. It explores a variety of science and technology topics. Attendees can enjoy food and music while hearing from scientists and researchers. Attendees can ask questions and learn about the SantˈAnna School
“Angolo della trasparenza”. SantˈAnna School addresses the transparency and anti-corruption issues through good governance mechanisms and corruption fight at local level.
Marco Malvaldi, crime writer and a former researcher at the University of Pisa, will give his talk on the “Usi perversi della statistica: da Lourdes a O. J. Simpson” on May 31, sharing his passion for science through his novels.
Debora Angeloni, researcher of molecular biology at SantˈAnna School, will give her talk on June 8, focusing on space medicine and “Cellule, microscopi e viaggi nello spazio per comprendere malattie diffuse sulla Terra”.
Matteo dell’Acqua, genetic scientist at SantˈAnna School, will give his talk “Alla ricerca del grano perduto: dialogo tra genomica e conoscenze contadine sulle alture dell'Etiopia”, on June 15.
On June 22, the Sant’Anna Science Café closing remarks are from Laura Montironi, five year engineering student, presenting “Hyperloop: l'Italia in treno a 1000 Km all'ora”, a futuristic subsonic train reaching 1.000 km/h.
The 2017 Sant’Anna Science Café event was inspired by Debora Angeloni. It is organized with the support of Francesco Ceccarelli, journalist, and Area Affari Generali Office.
The Sant’Anna Science Café is free and open to the public. Lectures will be held in aula 3 and aula magna storica - piazza Martiri della Libertà 33 - Pisa.
Cover photo: researchers working at SantˈAnna School BioRobotics Lab.
