Scientix: The community for
science education in Europe
The work presented in this document/ workshop is supported by the
European Commission’s FP7 programme – project Scientix 2 (Grant
agreement N. 337250), coordinated by European Schoolnet (EUN). The
content of this document/workshop is the sole responsibility of the organizer
and it does not represent the opinion of the European Commission, and the
Commission is not responsible for any use that might be made of information
contained herein.
Gina Mihai
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1/11/2014, Sofia

European Schoolnet (EUN)
Promoting the use of ICT
and digital technologies
in the classroom
Promoting the European
dimension in schools
Improving the quality of
education in Europe
Network of
30 Ministries
of Education in Europe
Three areas of interest:
 services to schools,
 research and innovation,
 sharing of learning resources

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EUN STEM Projects

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European science and maths projects

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http://scientix.eu
&
maths &
engineering & technology

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Scientix: 2010 - 2015
Conference 2014Portal
(disseminate projects)
Workshops
Scientix
observatory
Collaboration
between projects
National Contact
Points &
teachers’ panel

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scientix.eu
• Navigation: 8 languages (en, fr,
de, pl, it, es, ro, nl)
• Sections:
o Projects
o Resources
o News
o Events
o Community
o Conference
o Scientix Live
o In your country
o Observatory
o Newsletter + Email digest
every second Tuesday
o Social Media

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Projects: e.g. Creative little scientists
http://www.creative-little-scientists.eu/

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OPEN SCIENCE - Promotion of research and development

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Translation on demand

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Conference 2014Portal
(disseminate projects)
Workshops
Scientix
observatory
Collaboration
between projects
National Contact
Points &
teachers’ panel
Scientix: 2010 - 2015

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Scientix European Conference
6-8 May 2011, Brussels
• Key note speech – Sir John Holman, UK
• Posters session
• 46 talks
• 2 Round tables
• 25 stands presenting EU funded projects
• 10 mini-workshops
• 379 participants from 37 countries

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Scientix 2 European Conference
24- 26 October 2014, Brussels
•BUT this time… 600 participants from 41
countries
•Key note speech (former minister, rocket
scientist, Shell representative)
• Posters session
• 70 Talks
• 7 Round tables
• 25 stands presenting EU funded projects
• 14 Workshops
• competitions (resources, poster,
tweeter)
http://scientix.eu

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Conference 2014Portal
(disseminate projects)
Scientix
observatory
Collaboration
between projects
National Contact
Points &
teachers’ panel
Scientix: 2010 - 2015
Workshops

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Scientix workshops

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Future Classroom
Lab
 A flexible learning space to
experiment with different styles of
learning, facilitated by technology,
furniture and design.
 A space to promote
discussion on
future learning
strategies with
teachers, students
and policy makers.

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Workshops in the FCL
done!
The Science Projects Workshops in the Future Classroom
Lab (SPW@FCL) bring together STEM teachers working on different EC
funded projects. The programme always includes general sessions
designed by the lead project, as well as presentations by the collaborating
projects. Parallel sessions with specific programmes for each project also
take place. The workshops encourage the integration of the projects’
content and best practices into the setting and facilities of the FCL.
The 1st SPW@FCL (14 - 16
September 2012) was
organized in the framework of
the first Scientix, in
collaboration with Global
excursion and inGenious. 50
people including teachers and
science education
practitioners (partners in EC
funded projects) participated
in the workshop.
The 2nd SPW@FCL (19 –
21 April, 2013) was
organized by inGenious
and with the
collaboration of
nanOpinion, eTwinning
and Scientix. This event
brought together 77
science teachers, career
counsellors, industry
representatives and
project partners.
The 3rd SPW@FCL (14 – 16 Feb,
2014) was organized by Global
excursion and with the
collaboration of Scientix, Go-Lab
and inGenious. 32 people
participated in the event. It
included: the Award Ceremony of
the ViSH 2013 Competition which
was followed live through video
streaming and which got more
than 300 connexions, the 3rd
Scientix Teachers Kick-off, as well as
Go-Lab and inGenious workshops
for Belgian teachers.

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Workshops
The Science Projects Workshops in the Future Classroom Lab (SPW@FCL)
bring together STEM teachers working on different EC funded projects. The programme
always includes general sessions designed by the lead project, as well as presentations
by the collaborating projects. Parallel sessions with specific programmes for each
project also take place. The workshops encourage the integration of the projects’ content
and best practices into the setting and facilities of the FCL.
The 4th SPW@FCL (23 – 25 May, 2014) organized by Scientix
• 20 (4th SPW@FCL) + 7 (TSW4) + 5 (Tko4) + 1 (guest) = 33 teachers
• 12 students
• 3 guest speakers
done!

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Scientix workshops

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Online training…

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Conference 2014Portal
(disseminate projects)
Workshops
Scientix
observatory
Collaboration
between projects
National Contact
Points &
teachers’ panel
Scientix: 2010 - 2015

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Promote collaboration between projects
1.Project managers
meetings / workshops (1 –
3 times a year).
2.Scientix offers online
meeting room
3.Scientix workshops 
Project workshops (e.g.
Scientix Teachers
workshops)

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Scientix Online Meeting Room

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Scientix Projects’ Networking Events
1st SPNE, 28 – 29 November 2013 in collaboration with Proconet and Primas.
During the event, 19 people from 14 different projects discussed difficulties in
organizing events together and possible common interests for future networking
events.
Topic: Communication and Dissemination activities
• Projects that were represented: Scientix, INSTEM, SAILS, ISE, Web2LLP,
Proconet, Pathway, Primas, Go-Lab, Global excursion, e-Skills, inGenious,
nanOpinion, DESIRE
2nd SPNE, 5 September 2014 in collaboration with nanOpinion. 30+ participants
from 24 projects.
Topic: Teacher training in European projects and policy recommendations
• Projects here today: Scientix, NanoDiode, TEMI, nanOpinion, Chemistry is all
around us - network (CIAAN), COMBLAB, SAILS, PROFILES, Living
Schools Lab, ICT for Innovative Science Teachers, Science in School,
Engineer, MIGAL, Xplore Health, EU-UNAWE/SPACE-AWE, Changing with
the Climate, CENSIS, Ark of Inquiry, Inspiring Science Education, Virtual
Nano Environments for Learning, To3 nano outreach, NanoEIS, Go-Lab and
Odysseus.

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Conference 2014Portal
(disseminate projects)
Workshops
Scientix
observatory
Collaboration
between projects
National Contact
Points &
teachers’ panel
Scientix: 2010 - 2015

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Scientix observatory

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Conference 2014Portal
(disseminate projects)
Workshops
Scientix
observatory
Collaboration
between projects
National Contact
Points &
teachers’ panel
Scientix: 2010 - 2015

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Scientix National Contact Points

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• Austria: Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, the Arts and Culture
• Belgium: Technology International vzw
• Bulgaria: Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Bulgarian Academy of
Sciences
• Cyprus: Learning in Science Group, University of Cyprus
• Czech Republic: Centre for International Cooperation in Education
• Denmark: National Centre for Science Education
• Estonia: Estonian Research Council
• Finland: University of Helsinki, LUMA Centre
• France: La main à la pâte Foundation
• Greece: Computer Technology Institute and Press "Diophantus”
• Hungary: Educatio Public Services
• Ireland: Professional Development Service for Teachers
• Israel: Makash
• Italy: National Institute for Documentation, Innovation and Educational Research
(INDIRE)
• Latvia: Center for Science and Mathematics Education of the University of Latvia
• Lithuania: Education Development Centre
• Lithuania: Education Development Centre
• Malta: Directorate for Quality and
Standards in Education, Ministry of
Education and Employment
• Netherlands: National Science & Technology
Platform (Platform Beta Techniek)
• Norway: The Norwegian Centre for Science
Education
• Poland: Faculty of Mathematics and
Computer Science, Nicolaus Copernicus
University in Torun
• Portugal: Directorate General for Education
, Ministry of Education and Science
• Slovenia: National Education Institute
• Spain: The Spanish Foundation for Science
and Technology
• Switzerland: Swiss Media Institute for
Education and Culture
• Turkey: Directorate General For Innovation
And Educational Technology, Ministry of
national Education
• United Kingdom: My science.co - National
Science Learning Centre

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30 Scientix National Conferences

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Scientix Teachers Panel:
Scientix ambassadors / deputy ambassadors

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http://scientix.eu
@scientix_eu
• Request
translations of
teaching
materials.
• Participate in
forums.
• Join teachers
directory.

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Science Programme Manager // Scientix project manager
Àgueda Gras-Velázquez (agueda.gras@eun.org)
More information
Web Editor // Scientix portal manager
Přemysl Velek (premysl.velek@eun.org)
Project Administrator // Scientix teachers panel coordinator
Marina Jiménez Iglesias (marina.jimenez@eun.org)
Project Administrator // Scientix portal resources coordinator
Victor J. Pérez-Rubio (victor.perez@eun.org)
Science Projects Officer // Scientix project deputy manager
Gina Mihai (gina.mihai@eun.org)
Project Coordinator// Scientix NCPs financial manager
Ioanna Leontaraki (ioanna.leontaraki@eun.org)