COMMUNICATING, EXPERIENCING AND UNDERSTANDING CHEMISTRY

Guest of the ELTE Faculty of Science, Institute of Chemistry seminar:

Philipp Spitzer

Fachdidaktikzentrum Chemie, Univestität Graz, Austria

Communicating, Experiencing and Understanding Chemistry – Science Communication Between Outreach and Education

Science communication takes many forms—from public events to social media—but how effective are these approaches in reaching and educating school students? While universities are highly active in public engagement, do these efforts truly reach young audiences? What role do social media play, and where does real learning happen? I will discuss insights from our projects and their impact, focusing on the Chemical Christmas Lecture and social media outreach. Using the GlacierXperience project as an example, I will also highlight how out-of-school learning can be designed to engage students with current scientific topics, provide information, and give a glimpse into actual scientific research.

This talk invites a discussion on how we can bridge the gap between outreach and education—ensuring that science communication not only inspires but also fosters deeper understanding.

The event is public, everyone is warmly welcome!