Academic Activities

Explore the fascinating topics covered in our latest edition.

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Lecture
The Amazon and Its Paradoxes

A conversation about the Amazon, the occupation of its territory since the 60s, and the biological and social complexity of the rainforest.

Lecture
Unlocking the Brain's Secrets

Is it all about neurons, or are there unsung heroes? Dive into the nervous system as we unravel the mysteries of cellular neuroscience.

Lecture
The Epidemics in Human History

A journey through the history of epidemics and their societal impact, from cave times to today. What determines so many crises?

Semilab
Game Theory: From Nim to Surreal Numbers

What do prisoners, hockey goalies, and stone piles have in common? Game Theory! This course covers how to make the best decisions.

Semilab
Bioelectricity

We’ll study how nervous systems work—from worms and cockroaches to humans—using the electric nature of nerve impulses.

Semilab
Chemistry, Color, and Fire

What is fire? What does it need to burn? In this semilab, we'll uncover the chemistry behind flames.

Workshop
Luminescence and Art

Take your artistic skills to a new scientific level using luminescent paints. Bring your favorite T-shirt to decorate!

Workshop
Poker Probabilities

Learn about Poker and the mathematical probabilities of winning. Let’s calculate and play!

Workshop
Triangles Geometry with Origami

Relax and fold geometric origami to find the center of mass, orthocenter, and circumcenter of triangles.

Workshop
What is in your blood?

Discover your blood type! In this workshop, you'll collect a real sample of your blood for analysis.

Workshop
The Art of Problem Solving

Sharpen your analytical thinking with real-world scenarios from the International Young Physicists Tournament.

Workshop
3D Scanning: From Pictures to 3D Models

Use your smartphone to take pictures and turn them into a 3D model with the RealityScan app.

Workshop
3D Printing Workshop: Complete Workflow

Print the 3D model scanned in the previous workshop. We’ll prepare the model and printer for printing.

Workshop
Wedding Cake and Divorces: A Guide to Fair Division

How do you divide a wedding cake fairly? Learn about fair division and how the Thue-Morse sequence fits in.

Workshop
Human-to-Human Interface

Do you really control your muscles? We’ll use electric impulses to try to control each other’s muscles.

Workshop
CSI: Chocolate Science Investigation

What makes chocolate melt? How does its structure affect its properties? Discover the tasty science of phase transitions.

Workshop
Life in Plastic Isn't Fantastic

What can we do after the end of plastics’ life cycle? Let’s get chemically creative and turn polylactic acid into a cleaning solution.