Schoolchildren in Italy have made a virtual visit to the Centre for Cancer Immunology.
The class at Borgo Veneto Primary School in Padova met with Dr Giorgia Chiodin and other members of the Forconi Lab and tissue bank via video link. They were shown around the lab and have the opportunity to ask questions about what it’s like being a scientist. Giorgia also performed experiments and explained the research she is currently working on.
The event takes place each year to mark International Women and Girls in Science Day. It started in 2020 when one of Giorgia’s friends, Martina Moro, a teacher and left in the picture with the children, said her children had come across the job of a scientist.
Giorgia explained: “They were curious about the scientific and research world, so we organised our first videocall, thinking it would have been nice to show them some of the tools we had in the lab and explain in simple terms what kind of research we do. The event was received very well from the pupils and their school so we now arrange the call each year.
The school director and teachers are very grateful for this connection, and we are very happy to take part. It gives us the opportunity to bring together members of different teams to share research and showcase our work at the University, possibly encouraging little children to approach a career in science tomorrow.”
This year, the Mayor of Borgo Veneto also took part to the call showing his support to the initiative, which is very educational for the children, and unique in the Borgo Veneto area.