The Young Academy on Wheels is a science outreach initiative where 24 scientists engage with students aged 12-14 to introduce them to various scientific disciplines. The project aims to promote curiosity and provide a first-hand experience of the scientific process. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of understanding science's limitations and encourages face-to-face interactions with scientists.

1. The Young Academy on Wheels Alex Verkade Scientix Conference, May 8 2011

2. ... on Wheels 24 scientists in a bus visit schools whole day of science 90-120 kids aged 12-14 all levels: not just future scientists

3. De Jonge Akademie Royal Dutch Academy of Arts and Sciences The Young Academy: members 30-45 50 selected members science wide, chemistry to sociology

4. De Praktijk Project bureau for science communication and education (NL) Education projects Free and open Content driven Added value for the teacher

5. Goals A first introduction to science The people that do science The process of science The variety of subjects Enjoy doing it

6. Impact: depth vs. numbers depth of information # of people reached bus game

7. Expedition Moendoes

8. What is science? Curiosity Publishing Peer review Building upon other results Cooperation Competition Variety of subjects

15. Key aspects Face to face contact with scientists (bus) Essence of science vs. facts To think about: communicate the limitations of science

16. www.dejongeakademieonwheels.nl www.praktijk.nu alex(a)praktijk.nu