EUC Science Shop Information Day - 31 May 2012
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EUC Science Shop Information Day - 31 May 2012
- 1. European University Cyprus Science Shop Informa7on Day, 31st May 2012 Nicosia 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 1
- 2. “Science Shop” What is a Science Shop!? 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 2
- 3. What is a Science Shop? A unit that provides independent, par7cipatory research support in response to concerns experienced by civil society 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 3
- 4. What is a Science Shop? Science Shops use the term “science” in its broadest sense, incorpora7ng social and human sciences, as well as natural, physical, engineering and technical sciences 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 4
- 5. Science Shop History First Science Shop was founded in Netherlands – 70s Today, Science Shops exist all over Europe 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 5
- 6. How it works? 1. Ques7ons from civil society organiza7ons are rephrased to scien7fic research projects 2. Students, under supervision of a professor then perform the research, or a researcher does it 3. The research will lead to a report, which is made to be of use to the client 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 6
- 7. Example Groningen Netherlands Wind Turbines – Noise at night 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 7
- 8. Everybody Wins! • CSOs get answers on their problems, without budgetary constraints • Students “get their hands dirty” by applying scien7fic knowledge and contribu7ng on Research by challenging real problems • Academics are able to address real-‐life problems & they realize the socioeconomic impact of their research work • University fulfills its role of contribu7ng to solving society’s problems • University u7lizes findings to update its Study Programs and Research Strategies 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 8
- 9. European University Cyprus Science Shop 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 9
- 10. EUC Science Shop • First Science Shop in Cyprus! • Operates since 2011 at EUC • 5 Projects so far, one completed! 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 10
- 11. EUC Science Shop 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 11
- 12. EUC Science Shop • Member of “Living Knowledge” Interna7onal Science Shop Network • Funded by “PERARES” FP7 Project 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 12
- 13. Implemen7ng a Research Project with EUC Science Shop 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 13
- 14. Research Project Process 1. Applica7on 2. Review of Applica7on 3. Project Proposal 4. Project Implementa7on 5. Project Deliverable 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 14
- 15. Applica7on • Apply by sending the Applica7on Form to EUC Science Shop – Post, email, online form (soon available) • Applica7on Form available at hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy/ apply/ 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 15
- 16. Review of Applica7on • A research commiCee will inves7gate whether the applica7on received can be translated into a Research Ques7on • If so, inves7gates if there are any interested Researchers to assign the Project 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 16
- 17. Project Proposal • Nego7a7on over a Project Proposal – Science Shop – Project Team – Client • Topics to be agreed: – Research Ques7on – Research Methodology – Time Plan – Final Deliverables etc. 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 17
- 18. Project Implementa7on • Project Team works for the implementa7on of the Project • In compliance to the pre-‐agreed Project Proposal 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 18
- 19. Project Deliverable • The Project Findings are being delivered to the Client in the form of product – Report, and/or any other agreed deliverable. • Post Project opera7ons may follow – Publica7ons – Events etc. 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 19
- 20. Accepted Research Projects • Research must be achievable • Methodology must be clear • Research must be ethical • Clear access to par7cipants • Organiza7on willing to support students • Science Shop’s and Student’s contribu7on should be acknowledged. 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 20
- 21. Who is eligible to apply? 1. Civil Society Organiza7ons – CSOs 2. Communi7es 3. Companies 4. Individuals 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 21
- 22. Contact Informa7on Website: hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy Email: scienceshop@euc.ac.cy Tel.: 22713239 -‐ 96460816 Post: Science Shop European University Cyprus School of Business 6, Diogenous Str. Engomi P.O. Box: 22006 1516 Nicosia-‐Cyprus 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 22
- 23. Ques7ons & Answers! 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 23
- 24. European University Cyprus Science Shop Informa7on Day, 31 May 2012 Nicosia The work leading to these results has received funding from the European Community's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-‐2013) under grant agreement n° 244264 (the PERARES project) 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 24