{"id":31066,"date":"2023-10-09T22:17:31","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T19:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/old.athens-science-festival.gr\/en\/?p=31066"},"modified":"2023-12-11T23:40:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T21:40:10","slug":"asf-shape-your-future-the-greatest-science-celebration-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.old.athens-science-festival.gr\/en\/uncategorized\/asf-shape-your-future-the-greatest-science-celebration-begins\/","title":{"rendered":"ASF: \u201cShape Your Future\u201d | The greatest science celebration begins!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you interested in joining a speed dating session with distinguished researchers? Explore unique art and science exhibitions? Take a tour of the Acropolis and see up close how the temple of Parthenon looked in ancient times?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

All these and many more await you in this year’s <\/span>full programme<\/b><\/a> of the <\/span>Athens Science Festival<\/b><\/a> Student Edition<\/span><\/i>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Join us at the <\/span>Technopolis City of Athens<\/b><\/a> from <\/span>Tuesday, October 10<\/b>th<\/b>, to <\/span>Thursday, October 12<\/b>th<\/b>, to have fun, get inspired, and \u201c<\/span>Shape Your Future<\/b>\u201d! Students will have the chance to discover the fascinating world of STEM professions, while university students and educators will have the opportunity to participate in <\/span>innovative <\/b>workshops<\/b><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At the <\/span>opening ceremony<\/b> of this year’s three-day festival of science and innovation, on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 10th, the popular <\/span>YouTubers<\/b> \u201c<\/span>Mad Scientist<\/b><\/a>\u201d and \u201c<\/span>Tech to me About it<\/b><\/a>\u201d, who are experts in science communication, will share an engaging discussion titled \u201c<\/span>AI and Pseudoscience: Enemy and Tool in the Battle Against Misinformation<\/i><\/b><\/a>\u201d. What could possibly emerge from this unique collaboration?<\/span><\/p>\n

Next up is <\/span>Georgia Maniati<\/b>, who is specializing in computational linguistics. In her speech titled “<\/span>Giving Voice to Machines: My Story<\/i><\/b><\/a>” the accomplished scientist will introduce us to the fascinating technology that makes human-computer interaction more natural and inspire us with her unconventional career path. Have you ever considered that the profession you might pursue in the future may not even exist yet?<\/span><\/p>\n

Athens Science Festival 2023 highlights<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Among the highlights of this year’s ASF programme, <\/span>four art<\/b> exhibitions<\/b><\/a> stand out, promising to captivate science enthusiasts. We’ll delve into the European program, <\/span>MedNight<\/b><\/a>, with an <\/span>exhibition<\/b> honoring the pioneering women scientists of the Mediterranean who contributed significantly to advancements in healthcare. Additionally, we will embark on a \u201cmarine\u201d <\/span>documentary<\/b> journey, featuring researchers who will inform us about contemporary issues such as climate change, health, and pollution.<\/span><\/p>\n

A unique <\/span>photography exhibition<\/b> will \u201ctransport\u201d us to Africa, allowing us to discover the <\/span>STEM in Tanzania<\/b><\/a> volunteer program, a collaborative effort between the educational organization <\/span>Science Communication – SciCo<\/b><\/a> and the non-profit organizations <\/span>Wheeling2help<\/b><\/a> and <\/span>SANA – Saving Africa’s Nature<\/b><\/a>, with support from <\/span>Miseni Retreat<\/b><\/a>. Furthermore, the exhibition by <\/span>Dr. Lefkothea-Vasiliki Andreou<\/b> and the <\/span>University of Ioannina<\/b><\/a> will guide us into the world of illusions. Leveraging tools like <\/span>3D printing<\/b>, we’ll explore how error and uncertainty are intertwined with the learning process.<\/span><\/p>\n

For yet another year, <\/span>COSMOTE<\/b><\/a> supports the grand celebration of science, technology, and innovation as the Major Sponsor of the festival and introduces us to the innovative <\/span>COSMOTE CHRONOS<\/b><\/a> app. This groundbreaking application, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Sports, “brings to life” the Acropolis during its prime, right on your mobile phone or tablet. By harnessing cutting-edge technologies like AR, VR, and AI, combined with the capabilities of the 5G network, this app offers a unique opportunity to explore the monuments and delve into their history. Meet Clio, the digital assistant, who will guide users through the historic landmarks, answering all their questions! The app is available for free download, accessible to everyone, whether they’re standing on the rock of the Acropolis or anywhere else in Greece or the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, at this year’s ASF, you’ll have the opportunity to attend <\/span>two panel discussions<\/b> focused on <\/span>Digital Gaming<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n

In the panel discussion titled “<\/span>The Future of Digital Gaming<\/i><\/b><\/a>“, <\/span>Georgios N. Yannakakis<\/b> (Professor and Director of the Institute of Digital Games at the University of Malta and Co-Founder of <\/span>modl.ai<\/b><\/a>), <\/span>Vangelis Kalloudis<\/b> (Senior Product Manager at <\/span>Kaizen Gaming<\/b>), and <\/span>Giannis Routis<\/b> (<\/span>LegitGamingGR<\/b><\/a>) will delve into the future of digital gaming. We will get to explore professional opportunities in this exciting field. <\/span>Dr. Elina Roinioti<\/b> will be the panel moderator. <\/span>This discussion is powered by <\/span><\/i>Kaizen Gaming<\/i><\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

In the panel discussion titled “<\/span>Game On: Building a Career in the Gaming Industry<\/i><\/b><\/a>” four leading professionals and researchers will share their journeys in the industry of digital gaming. <\/span>Athena Polina Dova<\/b>, <\/span>Kate Mataraga<\/b>, and <\/span>Christina Chrysanthopoulou<\/b>, under the coordination of <\/span>Dr. Elina Roinioti<\/b>, will shed light on their paths to success in a predominantly male-dominated field. You’ll come to realize that achieving your goals is always possible, no matter where you begin!<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, at this year\u2019s three-day event, we\u2019re setting up a “date” with science! The <\/span>British Council<\/b><\/a> \u00a0invites students to participate in a <\/span>speed dating<\/b> event with <\/span>scientists<\/b> from the <\/span>UK Alumni network<\/b>. This provides students with a unique opportunity for informal conversations with scientists from various fields. Small groups of students will have 5 minutes each to interact with each scientist, allowing them to learn as much as they want.<\/span><\/p>\n

Last but not least, don’t miss out on ASF’s <\/span>evening events<\/b>: <\/span>Stargazing<\/b><\/a>, <\/span>Chemistry, Love and Shakespeare<\/b><\/a> and a night of laughter with the <\/span>Science Reactors<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The greatest science celebration is approaching, and it invites you to “Shape Your Future”! Have you booked your ticket yet?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Watch the promo video of the Athens Science Festival 2023<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Explore the full programme of the festival<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

The Athens Science Festival 2023 is organized by the educational organization “<\/span><\/i>Science Communication – SciCo<\/i><\/b><\/a>“, the <\/span><\/i>British Council<\/i><\/b><\/a> and the <\/span><\/i>Technopolis City of Athens<\/i><\/b><\/a> in collaboration with a number of academics, research bodies and educational organizations.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Main Sponsor <\/span><\/i>COSMOTE<\/i><\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

*To be the first to discover all the science news, follow the ASF pages on <\/span><\/i>Facebook<\/i><\/b><\/a> & <\/span><\/i>Instagram<\/i><\/b><\/a> and subscribe to the festival’s <\/span><\/i>YouTube channel<\/i><\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

#asf #ASF2023 #AthensScienceFestival #ShapeYourFuture<\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets are available for purchase<\/b> on <\/span>more.com<\/b><\/a> and through our network of resellers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Information:<\/b><\/p>\n

Tuesday, October 10<\/span>th<\/span> to Thursday, October 12<\/span>th<\/span>, 2023<\/span><\/p>\n

General admission: 7 euros<\/span>
\n<\/span>Entrance for students\/people with disabilities\/unemployed: 5 euros<\/span><\/p>\n

More: <\/span>www.athens-science-festival.gr<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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