Giacomo Bozzo
(University of Calabria – Department of Mathematics and Computer Science - AgoràLAB: Laboratory for Science Communication)
In the evolving modern society, technological advancements bring opportunities and challenges. Scientific Literacy is essential for understanding and navigating these changes, fostering responsible citizenship. The perception of science shapes social attitudes, especially among young students, impacting their future choices. Concerns about declining interest in scientific careers emphasize the importance of understanding how school children perceive scientists. AgoràLAB laboratory, in collaboration with GEO research centre, conducted a study using the "Draw a Person Doing Science" task to explore children's perceptions. Preliminary findings from the analysis of 1100 drawings are presented and possible future Machine Learning applications in this research are discussed.
| How would you like to present your contribution? |
Live in Kraków (time slot to be allotted based on the programme)
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| Target education level |
Early Science/Primary
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| Category |
Formal Education
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Giacomo Bozzo
(University of Calabria – Department of Mathematics and Computer Science - AgoràLAB: Laboratory for Science Communication)
Onofrio Rosario Battaglia
(University of Palermo – Department of Physics and Chemistry “E. Segrè”)
Claudio Fazio
(University of Palermo – Department of Physics and Chemistry “E. Segrè”)
Alice Lemmo
(University of l’Aquila – Department of Engineering and Information Sciences and Mathematics - GEO: Italian Interuniversity Research Center for the Study of Youth Condition, Educational Institutions and Guidance)
Marisa Michelini
(University of Udine – Department of Physics - GEO: Italian Interuniversity Research Center for the Study of Youth Condition, Educational Institutions and Guidance)
Maria Assunta Zanetti
(University of Pavia – Department of Neurological and Behavioural Sciences - GEO: Italian Interuniversity Research Center for the Study of Youth Condition, Educational Institutions and Guidance)
Peppino Sapia
(University of Calabria – Department of Mathematics and Computer Science - AgoràLAB: Laboratory for Science Communication - GEO: Italian Interuniversity Research Center for the Study of Youth Condition, Educational Institutions and Guidance)
