The GenB project and its mission to promote the transition to a circular bioeconomy and more sustainable lifestyles experienced a major upswing during this year’s Scientix STEM Discovery Campaign (SDC24), a worldwide initiative co-organised with the Life Terra project and running from 1 February to 30 April.
Throughout the campaign, the Scientix Bioeconomy Award, recognised the pedagogical activities of teachers and educators inspired by 4 streams:
• Bio-Art Gallery, where students are able to explore different career paths in bioeconomy through an interactive virtual space.
• Experimental Exhibition, which features valuable activities that emphasise sustainability and show students how they could contribute to a greener future though experimentation.
• Hands-on Lab, with a focus on sustainable practices such as recycling and resource re-use.
• Role-play Game, which fosters potential careers through engaging interactive activities.
The submissions ranged from applied sustainability projects to original interpretations of careers in bioeconomy, all aimed at stimulating students and enhancing their understanding of the field.
Out of 300 entries connected to the field of bioeconomy, the award recognised the outstanding entries of the following teachers:
• Serife Takmaz, from Türkiye.
• Iwona Kowalik, from Poland.
• Gjorgjina Dimova, from North Macedonia.
• Aspasia Mylona, from Greece.
Thanks to the Scientix Bioeconomy Award scheme, hundreds of teachers brought the prospect of a STEM career in the field of bioeconomy and sustainability to their students, and in doing so proved that such complex topics as the circular bioeconomy can be taught in a contextualised, engaging, and inspiring manner.
By supporting a Scientix Bioeconomy Award, GenB is proud to contribute to the dissemination of its values for a sustainable future and to provide teachers and students with the opportunity to discover the transformative potential of bioeconomy.
Click on this link (https://www.scientix.eu/campaigns/sdc/sdc24) to learn more about the STEM Discovery Campaign, a Scientix initiative that aims to stir greater engagement in STEM across Europe, which this year has reached more than 100,000 teachers and 700,000 participants, including an indirect reach of 500,000 students.