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TITLE OF THE INITIATIVE:

Eugenidio Foundation-Activities-The Cafe of Science

REFERENT(S):

Eugenidio Foundation (Ίδρυμα Ευγενίδου) – Non profit organization

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INITIATIVE:

Series of informal lectures in which there is an open dialogue between scientists and the general public in different themes related to science. The event takes place at least three times a year and the thematic area is related with a scientific subject (not always related to Chemistry). One recent event has been related to photochemistry (26/3/2009-picture above).

OBJECTIVE OF THE INITIATIVE:

The initiative aims at bringing the world of science closer to the general public.

TARGET GROUP OF THE EVENT:

General public (adults).

ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE EVENT:

Open dialogue between scientists and general public in a relaxed atmosphere (over cheese and wine).

IMPACT OF THE EVENT:

Local impact (in the area of Athens)

EVALUATION OF THE INITIATIVE:

The event uses a winner formula for scientific dissemination, however no systematic evaluation of its success is available.

NAME OF COMPILER:

Dr. Dionysios Koulougliotis

NAME OF INSTITUTION:

T.E.I. of Ionian Islands

ROLE:

Associate Professor