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Engaging high-school students in scientific conferences
Dorrit Inbar1, Yonatan M Kupchik1, Danny Ben-Zvi2
1Department of Medical Neurobiology, The Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada (IMRIC), The Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 9112102, Israel; IMRIC Center for Addiction Research (ICARe), The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 9112102, Israel.
Scientific conferences can engage local high school students, boosting science education and trust. Involving students in meetings benefits both the community and the scientific process.
Area of Science:
- Science communication and outreach
- STEM education
Background:
- Scientific conferences typically have limited community engagement.
- The educational and scientific impact on local communities is often minimal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the successful engagement of high school students in scientific conferences.
- To advocate for the involvement of high school students in scientific meetings to promote science education and trust.
Main Methods:
- The study focused on integrating high school students into existing scientific conferences.
Main Results:
- Successful engagement of high school students was achieved.
- The initiative demonstrated a positive impact on science education and trust.
Conclusions:
- Involving high school students in scientific conferences is feasible and beneficial.
- Conference organizers and attendees should actively include students to foster scientific literacy and public trust.
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