For 33 years, the Fête de la Science has beenbringing together scientists, researchers and the general public for days dedicated to science and its popularization. It's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the hundreds ofworkshops, events, exhibitions and trails dedicated to young and old alike, in numerous locations across France.
With these ten days of science awareness, the French Ministry of Education and Research hopes to encourage vocations and, above all, promote the work of scientific researchers. This year's theme is "Oceansof Knowledge", and we hope to make as many people as possible aware of the link between this theme and science. In Paris, most science museums are taking part(Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle), joined by several higher education and research establishments, such as Collège de France and Sorbonne University.
Sorbonne University is one of France's most prestigious academic institutions, with a rich history dating back to the 13th century. It is spread across several campuses in Paris, each specializing in different fields of study. The historic Sorbonne-Clignancourt campus is dedicated to the humanities and social sciences. The Pierre et Marie Curie campus, located in Jussieu, focuses on science and engineering, while the Pitié-Salpêtrière campus focuses on medicine and health. Finally, the Saint-Antoine campus is home to the Faculty of Medicine of Eastern Paris. These campuses offer a number of internationally renowned academic programs, making the Sorbonne a mecca for higher education and research in France and around the world, much in demand by students from France and abroad!
Fête de la Science 2024 in Paris and Ile-de-France, free events to discover
The Fête des Sciences returns from October 4 to 14, 2024 for its 33rd edition! What's it all about? A week dedicated to scientific culture, with numerous free events all over France. Experiments, shows, open houses, visits and a host of workshops, open to all and adapted to children, await you in the four corners of Paris and the Île-de-France region! [Read more]
The cell is the smallest building block of all living things. To study them, we cultivate them like gardeners and look at them through a magnifying glass like detectives. Uncovering their mysteries is our passion! It allows us to better understand how they work together to form a living being. We look forward to seeing you!
As part of the Year of Physics, until November 30, 2024, the mineral collection is hosting a temporary exhibition entitled "Physics of Minerals, a story of discovery". It invites visitors to delve into the fabulous world of mineral matter, from its creation to its use in our daily lives, by simply exploring the diversity of their physical and optical properties.
Like plants, algae need light to feed. On the other hand, they have the ability to move quickly to react to light variations in their environment. Come and test, discover and understand how algae react to light with our simple, intuitive experiments!
Sorbonne Université's thematic institutes offer high-school students in the Paris region a direct immersion in scientific life and research at the university. All in just ten minutes.
Students in our high schools have only a vague and partial vision of university life and academic research. They have no idea of the richness of research, the multitude of bridges between study paths or the different careers offered by universities. To inform them, to reassure them, to interest them, our 6 institutes are organizing short meetings for your final year class with our PhD students. In 6 meetings, our different disciplines will offer your students 6 different career paths, 6 different types of research that only a university can provide.
Young researchers from the scientific communities of IMAT (Institut de science des matériaux), OPUS (Observatoire des patrimoines), QICS (Quantum Information Center Sorbonne), SCAI (Sorbonne Center for Artificial Intelligence), de l'Océan and Collegium Musicæ will welcome students from the Première and Terminale classes to a speed meeting to discuss their scientific and academic careers around their research topics: materials, heritage, quantum information, artificial intelligence, the ocean and music.
The institutes support interdisciplinary and innovative research: the scientists who develop these projects often have rich and original backgrounds, at the crossroads of several disciplines.
In brief:
- a class divided into groups of 5/6 students (from 1ère to terminale)
- 6 young researchers
- 10 minutes of discussion per researcher
- 1h30 speed-meeting
- the discovery of interdisciplinary careers in science and the humanities and social sciences (archaeology, chemistry, art history, computing, mathematics, physics, music, geography etc.)
Booking slots:
- 9h-10h30
- 11h00-12h30
- 13h00-14h30
- 15h-16h30
Info and contact with the institutes:
IMAT - emmanuel.sautjeau@sorbonne-universite.fr
OPUS - frederique.andry-cazin@sorbonne-universite.fr
QICS - khamsa.habouchi@sorbonne-universite.fr
Institut de l'Océan - marie-line.sauvee@sorbonne-universite.fr
Collegium Musicæ - nancy.hachem.1@sorbonne-université.fr
SCAI - Rakhee Patel : rakhee.patel@sorbonne-universite.fr, Julien.Roudil@sorbonne-universite.fr
Gas pedal experiments, particle manufacturing, telescopes, observation of particles from the depths of the Universe... Take a tour of our laboratory and get to the heart of the scientific world of particle physics: Higgs Boson - Antimatter, neutrinos - Dark matter, dark energy - Cosmic rays.
Through a variety of scientific experiments, Vert la Science aims to broaden scientific culture and awaken the scientific curiosity of youngsters. To this end, during the Fête de la Science, a team of volunteers will be delighted to present a number of experiments combining knowledge and fun.
Characterizing tiny objects that we can't see, smell, taste, hear or touch requires the development of sophisticated probe techniques capable of discerning them. One of these techniques is based on diffraction. This action invites you to explore this phenomenon and its applications.
After various microscopic observations of organisms, paleontological digs and reconstructions of a past world, as well as treasure hunts and more, become ocean science professionals! Let your scientific curiosity guide you, as a whole marine universe awaits you...
Plunge into the heart of the brain: several activities allow you to discover the brains of different vertebrate species, observe the amazing brain cells under the microscope, colored by various techniques, and understand how neuronal circuits participate in the realization of a movement.
Laboratoire Kastler Brossel is a major player in the field of quantum physics. Its themes cover many aspects, from fundamental tests of quantum theory to applications. For the fête de la science, we invite you to visit our laboratories. Four themes will be addressed: What is light? How do we detect gravitational waves? How far can matter be cooled? High-precision measurements in quantum physics
For each of these themes, a researcher will give you a presentation, followed by a tour of his or her laboratory. You can also visit the laboratory's mechanical workshop.
Come and discover how to detect pollutants, measure ocean acidification, find tomorrow's medicines and observe luminescent jellyfish through a variety of chemistry games and experiments. 20,000 moles under the sea will plunge you into ocean chemistry.
Do you want to help limit global warming? Do you know how much, when and how to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions? Take part in the "Inventons nos Vies Bas Carbone" workshop! This kit has been developed by the Nos Vies Bas Carbone association. It describes and quantifies the rapid, large-scale actions needed to preserve viable climatic conditions.
A microwave generates... microwaves! But how does this "invisible light" interact with small objects?
Here's the recipe: take a grape. Thanks to its size and shape, it will confine the microwaves and... heat up! Put two of them very close together and you can even generate flames and plasma. Incredible, isn't it?
Let's go one step further and peel a potato. By choosing its shape wisely, you can influence the concentration of this "light" and therefore choose the areas where it will heat up. Want to try it out? Get saving!
Technician, engineer, researcher... This workshop will introduce you to a platform showcasing various career paths to help you enter the world of science! You'll have the opportunity to meet scientists who are thriving in different fields, with varied backgrounds. Come and ask all your questions!
To register your classes, go directly to our e-mail address admin@sciencesforgirls.com or contactscigi@gmail.com
We'll be revealing the infinitely small world of several exotic species that biological research is studying: octopus, zebrafish, axolotl and many others. You'll also discover the various fluorescence optical microscopes available on the I2PS photonics platform.
The satellite studies the sun, collecting data and high-resolution images of the star and its heliosphere.
The aim of the game is to help you discover the scientific challenges of the Solar Orbiter exploration mission!
Put yourself in the shoes of the scientists, accumulate measurements and discoveries, and wisely choose colleagues for your laboratory to win maximum points before the end of the mission!
Public: Ages 10 and up.
Discover homemade spectroscopes and build your own!
This spectroscopy workshop will be supervised by physicists.
Continuous, all weekend long.
In this workshop, we'll explain our research into heart disease and physiology, and the links between heart and nutrition.
You'll be able to touch and observe a real heart, both with the naked eye and under the microscope (by staining microscopic sections yourself), or listen to it.
We also invite you to explore the heart, like a red blood cell, using a virtual reality headset.
As an added bonus, you'll be able to prepare your own DNA, play with lipids, and for the younger set, we've included a nutrition workshop.
The event is open to the general public without reservation on Saturday October 12 and Sunday October 13.
The Romarin project invites you to discover the robots in the RoMarin fleet, designed by students in Sorbonne University's Mechanics degree program. The purpose of these prototypes is to probe the seabed to gain a better understanding of these poorly understood, yet promising environments. At this stand, you'll learn how these mini-UAVs work, as well as the sensors they're fitted with (a prerequisite for obtaining a driver's license), and you'll be able to admire the original designs put forward by the students of the class of 2021! At the end of this initiatory tour, the bravest scientists will be offered a flying course.
Join us for the Fête de la Sorbonne and discover a unique experience combining an interactive game specially designed to guide you in your orientation and an exhibition featuring inspiring women from the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to illustrate professions that are too little known.
The "FuturinSTEM" workshop is an immersive experience in the form of a treasure hunt, inspired by our future application, designed to guide young people in their STEM careers. They will be able to discover the different professions in these fields, understand the necessary educational pathways, and familiarize themselves with the associated tasks and remuneration.
Our aim is to demystify the STEM fields, inspire vocations and encourage young participants to consider a career in these exciting fields.
To illustrate these often little-known professions, we and our sponsors have put together an exceptional exhibition entitled "Tribute to STEM Superwomen", where we invite you to explore the remarkable careers of women who are pushing back the frontiers of knowledge and paving the way for future generations. Through a series of captivating portraits, you'll discover their stories and contributions.
So don't miss this opportunity to celebrate STEM superwomen while having fun and learning!
What do tangible and intangible heritage, eco-friendly materials, neuroscience, health and biotechnology have in common? The Major Research and Innovation Domains (DIM) of the Île-de-France region open the doors to their scientific worlds. On the program: meetings and exchanges with researchers, experiments and games!
DIM MaTerRE
What is research into eco-responsible materials, and what is at stake in our daily lives? To find out, come and talk to researchers from the DIM MaTerRE and play themed games that will put your senses, memory and speed on the alert.
DIM BioConvS
The industry of the future will see the use of living matter as a means of production in factories. Come and discover synthetic biology projects, pioneering future applications of microorganisms in the health and agri-food sectors, presented at the iGEM 2024 international competition.
DIM ITAC
Would you like to find out how immunotherapies to treat cancers and autoimmune diseases work? And how researchers are collaborating and innovating to develop new, more targeted treatments. Come and visit the DIM ITAC stand, where researchers will share with you the latest advances in research in these fields.
DIM C-Brains
What are the differences between artificial neural networks used for artificial intelligence and the neural networks of the human brain? How do they learn? Come and experiment and discover the answers to these questions at the DIM C-Brains stand.
DIM PAMIR
Ancient materials... what do they tell us? What are they made of? And how can we find out? How did they manage to reach us? And how can we ensure that future generations benefit from them too? Come and experiment, play and, in the process, learn some great stories!
This animation offers 4 thematic workshops: Probing the interior of planets between physics and geosciences: Set course for the planets! Our first stop is the icy planets, where we'll show you how to make ice using high pressure. Then we're off to Mars to probe its interior with a seismology experiment. At the end of the trip, you'll have your feet firmly planted underground, and discover some of the minerals that have come from the depths of the Earth. Glass, witness to the past and protagonist of the future: from the first bottles to space shuttles, via the most beautiful cathedrals: come and discover glass, a fascinating material. To understand the stained-glass windows of yesterday and the energy of today, we present the secrets of glass. By tracing its history, you'll discover how this material is made, what its properties are and what techniques are used to study them. Mineral/living interface: Minerals and living organisms coexist, and sometimes even become one! Come and discover biominerals, biomaterials and fossils; their histories, properties and the tools used to study them Artificial intelligence, a tool at the service of physics: you'll understand how physicists use artificial intelligence to make predictions.
1- Films conceived as virtual excursions illustrating the major geological processes (seismic, volcanic, sedimentary, geodynamic...) currently at work in Europe and the Mediterranean. The films were produced in Corsica, Sicily and Greece, following three excursions devised and led by Sorbonne University master's students and Alliance 4EU+ European universities
2- Animations to better understand geological hazards in Europe: from tectonic plates to body to body; an experimental volcanic eruption device; a dry-foot crossing of the Mediterranean during the Messinian crisis some 5 million years ago
3- A "MOV'N GO" treasure hunt: make your own excursion on campus and through the long history of European geology!
To understand the polar auroras, one of the most fascinating astrophysical phenomena, immerse yourself in the heart of the formation mechanism using a real simulator!
Duration: 15 minutes. Continuous, all weekend long.
Set off on a voyage of discovery and adventure, exploring all aspects and forms of plasma. Search for information, learn to distinguish between different plasmas, discover this fourth state of matter, and play!
Continuous all weekend.
Public: ages 10 and up.
How do schools of fish form?
How do predators and prey interact?
Come and take part in a life-size experiment and join a host of other participants. You'll discover how simple rules can change everything, and how complex patterns can emerge from disorder!
Understanding the interaction between atoms and light and exploiting it for technological applications is one of the key aspects of quantum physics. It is at the heart of the research carried out at the Kastler Brossel laboratory. Several demonstration experiments will be presented: Open-heart laser Rubidium optical resonance Photon interference Laser radar
Egypt, Egypt: from the origins of photography to what's in the ocean.
When I swim in the sea, what does it contain of my past? The Nile carries particles from sites swallowed up by the Aswan Dam into the Mediterranean. Participants are invited to observe intact sites using calotypes (primitive photography) and to make a cyanotype (19th-century photographic print) to take away with them.
Through games, microscopic observations and quizzes, come and discover, look at, smell and handle little-known micro-organisms, insects with a fine sense of smell, pollinators essential to our health, the astonishing structure of plants, and the interactions that bind all these organisms together.
The aim of the game is to build a wastewater treatment plant using challenge cards (drawings and mimes) and question cards to test participants' knowledge.
Duration: 45 min-1h
How can we monitor atmospheric composition from space?
What is the link between the chemical composition of the atmosphere, pollution and climate? The IASI* instrument makes it possible to observe a range of atmospheric components involved in pollution phenomena. It also contributes to climate monitoring.
*IASI is an atmospheric sounder based on passive infrared remote sensing.
Magnetism can be a mysterious subject! Playful experiments using permanent magnets and electrical circuits, or a superconducting train, will show why some materials stick to the fridge while others don't, the links between superconductivity and magnetism, and how to create a magnetic field and "see" magnetization.
During European Protohistory, the Sun and Moon helped us to situate ourselves in Time and Space. The observation of these stars and the compilation of their various movements were used to establish solar, lunar or lunisolar calendars. In this respect, the gnomon appears to be the simplest instrument for situating oneself in the day and in the year. We'll also see that the use of cast shadows allows us to situate ourselves in Space. The aim of this workshop is to use experimental archaeology to rediscover ancient gestures and techniques for situating ourselves in Time and Space.
From cells to groups of animals, living things self-organize and create complex patterns. Come and shake nails, look through a microscope and play simulations to discover how nature creates order out of chaos!
Using simulation goggles, we will reproduce the effects of alcohol and cannabis on perception and brain function. Based on this immersive experience, discussion and debate with researchers will help us understand the harmful effects of alcohol and cannabis on the brain.
Visit the PLAS@PAR stand for a unique opportunity to observe the fascinating spectacle of the aurora (a contribution from IAP and LPP).
Come to the PLAS@PAR stand before the desired session.
The main heroine, having difficulty controlling her anger, is stunned by lightning (plasma). She finds herself in the dream world of matter. After encountering solid, liquid and gas, she goes in search of Plasman, who will help her return to the real world.
Project led by the PLASMAScience University Research School and its 7 laboratories. Ages 8 to 13
The ClimaTicTac game lets you work together to devise a strategy to deal with the perils threatening our planet. It's up to you to act collectively, according to the climatic hazards and the levers of action available to you. But will the mounting catastrophes give you enough time? Come and play ClimaTicTac with friends or family. This game was awarded the CNRS Medal for Scientific Mediation.
Researchers and doctoral students from IPSL (Institut Pierre-Simon Laplace) use experiments to explain the impact of physical phenomena on climate: the water and carbon cycle, ocean circulation, melting ice... You'll discover how these processes influence the climate, how they modify it and how to limit these modifications.
My photographic work seeks to capture a narrative that blends the fascinating beauty of the ocean with the ecological challenges humanity has imposed upon it. The ocean is a vast realm filled with life in many different forms, each an integral part of a delicate ecosystem. Through my lens, I aim to convey the underwater odyssey of "Living Colors for Pure Ocean", a microcosm teeming with vibrant life. Their vibrant hues tell a story of resilience and beauty in the midst of adversity.
A mobile laboratory (pipette, microscope and picture cards) will enable us to study "marine life". Using an aquarium with a few zebrafish, we'll measure pH to show the consequences of ocean acidification, and observe zebrafish and plankton under the microscope.
Alice and Bob dream of traveling the world and space, going ever further, ever faster, but to do so, they'll have to overcome a few obstacles....
From their physics laboratory, Alice and Bob take viewers on a journey to understand the strange phenomenon of quantum entanglement, which even the famous Albert Einstein could never quite accept. He wasn't the only one, as Charlie, an acquaintance of Alice and Bob, doesn't believe in it either. Alice and Bob suggest that he take part in a game to find out the truth about this phenomenon. Determined to prove that quantum entanglement does exist, Alice and Bob jump into their space shuttles and head out into the cosmos to win the game and reveal the difference between our world and a world where quantum entanglement doesn't seem to exist.
Straddling the line between animated video and facecam, this video will take viewers on a journey of total immersion into the heart of the quantum universe, traversed by singular and astonishing phenomena that some describe as esoteric and that researchers in the field continue to explore with ardor.
At the forthcoming Fête de la Science, QICS will be presenting a joint project with its community of doctoral students: the OptiQraft video game, developed around two key themes: education and the dissemination of knowledge through video games, and quantum physics.
Through various levels, players find themselves in control of a quantum computer... or rather, its components. Like a classic puzzle game, the player has to manipulate the various components, transmitters and detectors in increasingly difficult challenges, gradually introducing the concepts governing the "quantum world".
Equality between men and women, preservation of the environment and species, development of critical thinking, fundamental rights... these are just some of the topics to be discussed during this round table with 4 renowned scientists.
What is quantum physics? How does it work? The QuanTiP research network in the Paris region invites you to meet, play and experiment with PhD∙es and researchers∙es to understand the inner workings of quantum technologies. Experimental manipulations and collaborative games will be the order of the day!
The math rally is aimed at all ages, from 7 to 99, and consists of three stands presenting different aspects of mathematics. The stands are renewed each year, and are all accompanied by manipulatives to make the mathematical questions asked more concrete.
During a tour of our laboratory, you'll discover our ongoing research into the mechanisms involved in the normal and pathological development of vertebrate skeletal muscle, which we conduct mainly using the bird embryo (fertilized quail and chicken eggs) as a study model.
During this visit, we will show visitors the approaches and tools used in our day-to-day research at the LBD at IBPS. The visit will include observation of embryos in their shells at various stages of development, as well as an "in ovo" electroporation experiment. This technique is a simple way of modifying gene expression in targeted tissues of the developing embryo in its shell.
On the occasion of the restoration of Adam Steiner's Sculpture Garden (1986), the public is invited to attend a shared presentation by the artist and researcher Lucie Bittner. Discover our artistic heritage and witness the dialogue between art and science.
The functioning of living organisms is governed by complex biological processes involving different types of biomolecules, which it is important to visualize in order to understand the role they play. In this interdisciplinary workshop, between chemistry and biology, we'll see how to highlight and observe different types of biomolecules through simple, fun and colorful experiments!
Description: Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of quantum physics through a performance combining dance and theater. Follow the daily life of a doctoral student in physics, juggling her research with the challenges of everyday life. In this immersive performance, quantum physics concepts such as superposition, entanglement and uncertainty are illustrated through dance sequences and dialogue. You'll be transported on an introspective journey, oscillating between scientific rigor and artistic expression, for an experience that's as educational as it is entertaining.
This performance is designed for families, science buffs, theater enthusiasts and anyone looking to explore the links between science and art. No prior knowledge of physics is required - just bring your curiosity and open-mindedness!
Duration: 25 minutes
Venue: Foyer des étudiants du Campus Pierre et Marie Curie, Jussieu
Performers: Marina Cagnon Trouche, Antoine Chapuis and Leonardo Rincon Celis
How to get involved: free access
Saturday at 12:30 pm then 4:30 pm;
Sunday at 2:00 pm
Thanks to Alice Fargier for her support in the creation of this artistic project.
Discover how minerals are formed and make a small crystal.
The kidney ensures the proper functioning of our body by ridding the blood of waste and excess elements. It's an indispensable organ! Unfortunately, kidney disease is not uncommon. We'll explain why, and you'll learn how to detect them using color techniques.
We encounter soils and rocks every day - we walk on them, build buildings on them and even dig tunnels in them.
A closer look reveals that soils and rocks are not only made up of different minerals, but also contain air and water.
The interaction between these elements generates complex phenomena, which have a major impact on the stability of our structures when constructing buildings, in the event of water level variations and temperature changes.
At our stand, we provide interactive demonstrations of different soil materials and present experiments in soil and rock mechanics.
Composed of short texts and drawings by a comic strip illustrator, the exhibition aims to raise public awareness of ethical issues, and to prompt questions about the role of science in relation to these themes. It also encourages the public to take part in the round-table discussion to explore the issue further.
Discover the many video games created by the national consortium Ikigai - Games for citizens.
The ambition of ikigai.games is to make learning fun and effective, thanks to varied and original game mechanics developed by multi-disciplinary teams.
Ikigai Games for Citizens brings together universities, Grandes Ecoles, research laboratories, associations and video game professionals. Together, we're developing a new generation of video games for learning, designed by teachers, for teachers and students, but also for culture, scientific mediation, popular education, participatory science... and above all, for your enjoyment.
A program produced by Sorbonne University students and journalist Thomas Schnell.
The aim of this video is to give an introduction to the quantum description of light, based on two experiments that have greatly contributed to our understanding of its behavior. We start with an explanation of the Mach-Zender interferometer, then make the device even more complex by tackling the Hong-Ou-Mandel experiment, which shows the quantum properties of photons in an even more astonishing way. At each stage, the results are compared with what would be expected if the description of light were classical.
In our laboratories, we carry out advanced experiments in quantum optics, some of which are difficult to explain to a non-scientific audience. However, some of these are more accessible and have had a profound impact on our understanding of the quantum behavior of light, and are even at the origin of envisaged applications of quantum technologies.
From the Mach-Zender interferometer to the Hong-Ou-Mandel experiment, the fundamental aim of this video is to make the public understand that light is made up of photons, and that their behavior is not intuitive from the classical point of view.
The video shows a progressive increase in the complexity of the description of light. It begins with a semi-classical approach to describing the elements needed for experiments, such as semi-reflective mirrors and phase shifters.
The Mach-Zender experiment is then presented, highlighting what happens when individual photons are considered, and illustrating the dual wave-particle behavior of photons. This is followed by the Hong-Ou-Mandel experiment, which is set up in a similar way to the Mach-Zender interferometer, making it easier for everyone to understand. This last experiment introduces more complex concepts such as entanglement and indiscernibility.
To help you better understand the ultimate aim of these experiments, the video presents a few examples of applications, such as metrology and quantum computing.
Target: High school level
Duration: 15 minutes
Location: free access at the QICS stand
Designer:
Malo Joly and Carlos-ernesto Lopetegui-gonzalez; PhD students in quantum sciences at Sorbonne Université
When molecules interact with light, they are modified. We can then study the properties of these molecules on many scales, from the Earth's atmosphere to the interstellar medium. You'll discover some of the research activities at the MONARIS Laboratory, with presentations of various physics and chemistry experiments.
The oceans play a major role in stabilizing the climate and are home to immense biodiversity. The increasing concentration of CO₂ in the atmosphere and global warming threaten this balance and marine biodiversity.
Citizens for Climate offers you a fun, interactive workshop led by our scientific mediators with mini-TP and Kiosque des Sciences, to better apprehend the consequences of global warming on oceans, glaciers and marine biodiversity.
As part of the Year of Physics (2023-2024), the mineral collection highlights the contribution of physics to our understanding of the mineral world. From the arrangement of atoms to the manufacture of materials with remarkable properties, immerse yourself in the discoveries that have revolutionized our vision of the world.
ALIAS (L'association Ludique et Informatique de Sorbonne Université) will be present at the Village des Sciences to offer activities on Computer Science and Mathematics:
* Introduction to Programming
Levels: Primary, Collège/Lycée
As the world becomes more and more connected, it seems obvious that young people should be made aware of how the electronic devices around them work.
In this activity, we at ALIAS propose introductory programming exercises, adaptable for all audiences. The exercises aim to teach the basics of Python through fun activities.
Scratch programming for younger audiences.
* Tic-tac-toe
Level: Primary
We get the kids to play a few games of Tic-tac-toe, then explain that there are strategies for never losing!
To prove it, we'll use an algorithm that we'll code to put these strategies into practice so as not to lose a single game.
* Turing test
Level: Primary
The Turing test is a thought experiment proposed by Alan Turing, the great father of computing, in 1950. It involves putting a human in a blind verbal confrontation with a computer and a human being, who must then guess which of the two subjects is the human.
We'll explain the history and importance of this test in the development of artificial intelligence, and then have students take the test using open-source AI, with increasing difficulty according to their abilities.
* Logic exercises:
All levels
Exercises consisting in transcribing sentences in mathematical language into French language, adaptable to various media and of varying difficulty.
* Cryptology exercises:
All levels
Exercises consisting in decrypting sentences according to different schemes and techniques used in the world of cybersecurity.
Discover a panorama of typical Corsican music, drawn directly from historical musical sources: Corsican polyphony, certainly the island's best-known musical form, as well as monodies, work songs and instrumental pieces.
In this workshop dedicated to oceanographic campaigns, discover the measuring instruments used at sea and assemble the components of a mooring line to understand how it works and reacts once submerged.
Schoolchildren are welcome from October 8 to 11, and the weekend is open to the general public. The 2024 edition of "Ocean of Knowledge" takes visitors on a tour of the Pierre et Marie Curie campus, the Cordeliers research center, the Pitié-Salpêtrière campus, the Saint-Antoine research center and the Maison Poincaré.
The program included a radio show with Radio Sorbonne, workshops, laboratory visits, stands, games, exhibitions and a theatrical stroll. Over 300 scientists from the humanities, health, science and engineering will be on hand!
In two 2-hour workshops, a number of short, fun chemistry and physics experiments will arouse children's curiosity and raise their awareness of the natural phenomena that surround us. From cloud formation to quicksand, these phenomena can easily be explained in a fun way. Children will discover : Kitchen quicksand "Magic" cold Making bubble balls Red cabbage in all its colors Cold in all its forms
SAFIR is an analytical tool: it probes the structure and composition of solids from the first atomic layer down to a few micrometers in depth. In this way, it is able to identify, count and locate atoms accurately and precisely.
This research is useful, for example, in optimizing materials and structures for microelectronic devices (chips, optoelectronics, quantum computers).
Among gas pedals, SAFIR stands out for its exceptional energy stability, its location in a condensed matter physics laboratory, its accessibility, ease and flexibility of use, and finally its openness to other disciplines: materials science, electro-chemistry, geology, planetology, archaeology.
The team in charge of the gas pedal offers you a guided tour with the following program: General presentation of SAFIR Visit and talk on some basic elements of physics Starting up the gas pedal and analysis
It is advisable to combine the visit to the gas pedal with a guided tour of particle physics.
The tour of the laboratory will be divided into workshops to give a quick overview of PMMH's research activities: wave propagation, kirigamis, walking drops, tear propagation, soap bubbles, mechanics workshop, dragonfly flight, superhydrophobic surfaces and inflatable structures. The workshops and experimental demonstrations have been designed and will be presented by the researchers (non-permanent and/or permanent) or technicians who study them on a daily basis.
Come and visit the botany collection room, featuring teaching models, resin samples, dried samples of mushrooms, flowers, fruits and seeds, as well as wood, fossils and herbariums. Take the opportunity to observe the plant world under the magnifying glass and microscope, and admire the infinitely small.
To enrich our collections of seeds and dried fruits, if you have any beautiful specimens, please bring them in - we'd be delighted to accept them.
This room was designed and created by Ewa Watroba, Technician; Nathalie Laurent, Assistant Engineer and Elodie Boucheron-Dubuisson, Lecturer at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Sorbonne-Université.
The number of cases of myopia among children is rising dramatically worldwide. It is therefore vital to inform young people about this new scourge: one myopic person in 10 could lose his or her sight tomorrow. Our workshop will describe the mechanisms of myopia and its control, from a theoretical and practical point of view (optical bench, wearing glasses, etc.).
Our mascot, Monsieur l'ours Caramel, has developed a mysterious colon tumor... We need your help to identify the culprit! Who's to blame? Sneaky tobacco, alcohol, processed meat, an evil toxin or a cunning virus? As a budding Sherlock Holmes, put on your detective-researcher hat and help us investigate, analyze the tumor's DNA, and find out who's responsible. Fun, discovery and prevention guaranteed!
For schoolchildren: workshop combined with the "Liver doesn't like fat" workshop.
Whether it's called non-alcoholic steatosis, fatty liver disease or soda disease, this silent pathology is a major problem in our industrialized countries. It is largely linked to junk food, and can have serious consequences for the health of those affected, up to and including life-threatening consequences if the disease is not diagnosed in time.
Come and discover how to study liver cell metabolism through a fat absorption experiment.
After a short introduction to the role of the liver and a brief presentation of the laboratory's work, you'll be able to feed liver cells in culture with good or bad fat, and analyze the effect of these two nutrients on cell function.
At the same time, you'll discover the laboratory equipment, from basic tools to high-performance machines, and be able to ask all the questions that cross your mind!
For schoolchildren: workshop coupled with the game "Enquête au labo : les cellules en folie".
To study cells, you need to be able to grow them, carry out experiments and analyze the results.
Through 4 workshops, discover how to properly preserve cells (human and bacterial), extract their DNA, make the right gestures to grow them and the different techniques to characterize their various components.
Come and visit our renal physiology laboratory and meet the researchers who are exploring the mysteries of the kidney!
You'll observe kidney slices and nephrons under a binocular loupe, stain kidney slices to identify diseases, in particular renal fibrosis, and learn how to detect molecules in urine, which can reveal many secrets about our health!
Don't believe everything you see! This workshop explains the mechanism of vision, the magnifying effect of the crystalline lens, and color vision in color-blind people. Students will discover how white light is broken down using a prism, how a magnifying glass turns an image upside down, and examples of optical illusions.
We invite you to visit a research laboratory working on liver cancer using models that mimic human disease. We use the CRISPR/Cas9 or molecular scissors technique to modify genes found mutated in cancer.
After a brief introduction to liver cancer and CRISPR/Cas9, you'll be able to make liver sections and observe them after staining to understand how biologists and doctors can analyze tumors. Thanks to the PCR technique, you'll be able to check that the CRISPR/Cas9 scissors have cut the DNA.
Zines (personalized brochures) are a great way to share information on exciting topics. With prepared material (texts, graphics, drawings), students will be guided in selecting and organizing information on climate change, helping them to create their own zine. Climatologists from IPSL's Laboratoire d'Océanographie et du Climat will support them in their thinking.
Strolling street show in the form of an "organized journey into the world of the natives", looking at humans as if they were an unknown species of animal. Scientific and humorous show proposed by the artists' collective "Un Euro ne fait pas le Printemps"
Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnR2PrVz4ok
The show links several laboratories or stands in the Science Village to meet researchers.
Come and discover some of the aquatic plants used in practical teaching at Sorbonne University, and more particularly in the Centre de Formation Pratique en Biologie.
How do aquatic plants breathe, day or night?
What gives algae their color?
We'll be tackling these subjects through experiments such as ExAO and chromatography.
Have fun comparing different types of bacteria in terms of shape, respiration, metabolic capacity and mobility.
These little organisms will reveal some of their secrets.
Immerse yourself in the challenges and discoveries of scientific research in one of the planet's most extreme environments by talking to a climatologist from LMD-IPSL who took part in an expedition to Antarctica.
Discover marine animals:
- Place marine species according to where they live, ocean depth
- Representation of 5 marine species: place the different anatomical parts An awareness of marine pollution and waste sorting: sorting games on a miniaturized beach A manipulative workshop: creation of alginate beads
After a general introduction to marine plankton (its diversity, its role in the oceans, the methods used to study it, the impact of climate change on it), you'll investigate in teams (of ~ 4 students) in several mini-workshops to collect clues and find out which plankton you are, before presenting it to the class!
Through original scientific experiments, we invite you to discover the close links between the study of climate change over time, certain geological phenomena and the risks associated with them. You'll also discover what exploring the seabed can tell us about past climates, based on microscopic observations and geochemical analyses of marine sediments.
In parallel, a second group (if the group exceeds 18 people) will explore numerical modeling and earth deformations on the ocean floor.
The METIS laboratory uses model experiments to show how aquifers function in the underground environment (variations in the piezometric level of the water table, interactions between surface water and groundwater, and the effects of any contamination of groundwater from the surface).
Sorbonne Université's paleontology collections boast several hundred thousand fossils. Reserved for researchers, access to the collections is exceptionally open to the public for the Fête de la science.
Come and discover the history of life in the oceans during the age of the dinosaurs.
The Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls sur mer has been in existence since 1882. Throughout its history, the laboratory's "seafarers" have explored and observed the oceans to gain a better understanding of the marine world. Our activities will enable you to discover the history of the Arago laboratory's oceanography pioneers and the current work of scientists observing the oceans.
Our workshop is divided into two parts. First, using archives, nautical charts and old navigation and observation tools, we'll retrace the development of oceanography at the Arago laboratory. Secondly, we will present current observation methods, in particular the REMIMED technological platform, which enables scientists to continuously monitor the sea's physico-chemical and biological parameters.
Observe sediment samples taken from the seabed and make microscopic observations. Discover what exploring the ocean floor can tell us about past climates, based on microscopic observations and geochemical analyses of marine sediments.
The aim is to raise awareness of the challenges of environmental and societal transition. The game is accessible to adults and children (aged 13 and over). The number of squares and the level of difficulty of the questions can vary according to the participants. Malus and tokens make the activity even more fun. All you need to play is a recycled pawn and a dice.
Come and discover marine flora and fauna through fun games and observations. Recognition games, waste sorting on a miniature beach and alginate bead creation workshops will be on offer.
Have fun comparing different types of bacteria in terms of shape, respiration, metabolic capacity and mobility. These little organisms will reveal some of their secrets.
Discover some of the aquatic plants used in practical teaching at Sorbonne University, and more specifically at the Centre de Formation Pratique en Biologie. Night or day, how do aquatic plants breathe? We'll take a look at this subject through ExAO experiments.
At the LMD-IPSL (Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique - Institut Pierre-Simon Laplace), scientists will be presenting fun experiments to help you understand how clouds form, why the sky is blue, why clouds are grey when seen from the ground but white when seen from the air... We'll also be talking about some of the big issues: climate modelling, predictions for the future, IPCC reports...
Sorbonne Université opens the doors of the Paris-Centre transmission electron microscopy (TEM) platform. The platform features three transmission electron microscopes with complementary capabilities. TEM is an essential technique for analyzing a wide range of materials, including metals, oxides, polymers, biological materials and organic/inorganic hybrids.
It provides information on the morphology, structure (crystal phase: electron diffraction, high resolution) and chemical composition (X-ray and energy loss analysis) of samples down to the atomic scale. Modern microscopes can achieve magnifications in excess of 1 million times. To gain a better understanding of this versatile technique, the visit will begin with a theoretical introduction, followed by a practical demonstration and interactive workshop. This activity will take place in Tower 32-33.
Driven by their desire to share and popularize their research work, the researchers at the Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine are coming to meet you to present their discoveries and get you involved!
After describing the various concepts associated with proprioception and balance, visitors will be led through a series of balance exercises related to water sports. The different strategies adopted by the body will allow us to introduce Newton's laws.
Discover, build and play your very own marine instrument! Water drums, rattles and percussion instruments! In this creative workshop, young and old alike can make and play their own marine instruments! The program includes the creation of shell rattles, gourd water drums and aquatic percussion instruments.
Discover how the computer becomes a creative tool in musical composition by manipulating Python code. Using specialized libraries, you can generate melodies, harmonies and rhythms, while exploring algorithms for structuring or transforming sounds. This approach enables musicians to automate certain parts of the creative process, while retaining control over artistic decisions. Python thus offers a new way of conceiving music, where programming and art intertwine to create unique and innovative works.
This interactive game explores the cultural and historical links between the different musics of the countries bordering this ocean. The scientific approach is based on ethnomusicology, which analyzes music through its cultural and geographical contexts. By linking musical traditions to migratory flows, trade and colonial influences, this Blind-test provides a better understanding of how human and natural interactions shape musical heritages from one region to another.
This exercise engages the principles of geo-ethnomusicology, a discipline that links the social and acoustic sciences to study how the geographical characteristics of oceanic regions influence people's musical practices. By cross-referencing data from biogeography, climatology and anthropology, you'll explore how maritime conditions (winds, tides, coastal habitats) shape not only the instruments used, but also the rhythms, timbres and sound structures specific to each region. This scientific approach will lead you to analyze acoustic traits, such as sound frequencies and resonances, in relation to the natural and cultural environment of oceanic peoples, enriching your understanding of the profound links between music and environment.
Discover how technology is transforming music in this fun, scientific workshop at the Fête de la Science. By manipulating original synthesizers and devices, you'll be able to create astonishing sounds, while exploring the principles of acoustics and electronics. This workshop offers a fascinating plunge into the world of digital music, where mathematics and the science of sound meet to give birth to unique compositions. Whether you're a novice or an enthusiast, come and experience music in a new way!
When molecules interact with light, they are modified. We can then study the properties of these molecules on many scales, from the Earth's atmosphere to the interstellar medium. Come and take part in workshops on cold and air quality, and discover the astrophysics and atmospheric science research activities at the MONARIS laboratory (from Molecules to Nano-Objects: Reactivity, Interactions and Spectroscopies)!
How do you show research in the making? Seven photographers take a look at the daily lives of researchers in science and engineering, health and the humanities and social sciences. The exhibition offers a sensitive look at what research is like at Sorbonne Université today.
As part of the Fête de la Science, discover the traditional songs of people living along Africa's Atlantic coast. This interactive workshop explores the links between music and the coastal environment. Through the study of sounds, local instruments and rhythms specific to this region, students will learn how musical traditions reflect the relationship between man and his natural environment. This scientific journey, based on notions of ethnology, geography and marine biology, will illustrate the impact of the ocean on the cultural practices and lifestyles of African communities. A unique opportunity to discover science through music and world cultures!
Qats is an educational board game that requires no prior scientific knowledge to play. The target level is high school minimum. The game is played by 2 to 4 players, divided into two teams, and the aim is to score points by playing on dice shared between the two teams. The game combines tactics and luck, and lasts between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the number of players. The game is accompanied by a set of rules which also include a section on scientific popularization and openness, added as an integral but optional part of the rule book. Nevertheless, even without reading the scientific explanations, the player will have used the rules of quantum mechanics to play without knowing it.
Target group: High school level
Duration: 30 minutes max, depending on the number of players
Venue: QICS stand and game area in the Science Village
How to take part: Free access Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 6pm.
Mediterranean percussion instruments, such as drums and cymbals, offer a unique field of study for the science of sound. They allow us to analyze the influence of materials and shapes on resonance and tonality. Complex rhythms enrich our understanding of rhythm perception and its effects on cognition and emotion. In addition, these instruments reflect Mediterranean cultural traditions, showing how music shapes cultural identity. Discover these aspects by taking part in our practical music workshop, where theory and practice meet.
What will the communications of the future look like? How do quantum computers work? What principles are they based on? These are just some of the questions the field of quantum information is seeking to answer.
If you want to understand what all the fuss is about, QICS has put together a 15-minute video to give you a taste of the power of quantum technology.
A group of QICS doctoral students introduce you to the most elementary object on which these new technologies are based, the qubit, and some of its very special properties, superposition and entanglement.
Project entirely directed and produced by : Adrien Bouscal Beate-Elisabeth Asenbeck Andrea Olivo Clémentine Rouvière David Fainsin Francesca Sansavini
In coordination with the Quantum Information Center Sorbonne
Playing the Qraqeb, the traditional metal cymbals of Gnawa musicians, offers a fascinating crossroads between music, science and culture. Acoustically, the Qraqeb provide a unique terrain for exploring the principles of resonance and vibration. The physical characteristics of cymbals influence sound quality, enabling researchers to examine how materials and shape affect tone and loudness.
In addition, the complex rhythmic patterns produced by the Qraqeb are essential to understanding rhythm perception and cognitive response. Psychological researchers are studying how repetitive patterns influence memory, attention and emotion, offering insights into how music structures our sensory and cognitive experience.
Culturally, Qraqeb play a central role in Gnawa rituals and ceremonies, illustrating how music is integrated into spiritual practices and social dynamics. Analysis of these instruments reveals insights into how musical traditions shape and reflect the cultural identity of Gnawa communities.
By combining these dimensions, playing the Qraqeb with Gnawa musicians offers a multidimensional perspective on the interplay between sound, cognition and cultural traditions, demonstrating the importance of musical practices in our understanding of the world.
The Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotique (ISIR) opens its doors to the general public! Come and discover ISIR's research activities and explore the world of robotics and new technologies.
Activity description
ISIR is opening its doors to the public to showcase its research activities. ISIR researchers will be presenting their forward-looking research work through experimental demonstrations and mini-conferences. The laboratory focuses on the autonomy of machines and their ability to interact with human beings. Research applications address major societal challenges in healthcare, the industry of the future and personal services.
Sorbonne Université and CNRS open the doors to the Paris-Centre Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Platform. The platform is equipped with 9 NMR spectrometers coupled to intense magnetic fields: up to 300,000 times stronger than the Earth's magnetic field. Such intense fields can only be obtained using superconducting materials maintained at -269°C using cryogenic fluids. This is a sophisticated and ultra-powerful analysis tool, on an atomic scale. It can be used to study small or large molecules, as well as materials, whether crystallized or disordered, in all states: liquid, solid or gas. This method covers a wide spectrum of fields: chemistry, biology, physics, ...., but it is also used in industrial environments or for other types of applications, including medical imaging (MRI) and fraud control. A tour of the platform will be offered, followed by a brief introduction to this analysis method. Secondly, interactive demonstrations on everyday products will illustrate the performance of this analysis tool.
The event will take place in Tower 32-33 on the Pierre et Marie Curie campus. The meeting point is at the foot of Tower 33. The activity will last approximately one hour, at the following times: 12:00, 13:30, 15:00 and 16:30 on Saturday, October 12; 12:00, 13:30, 15:00 and 16:30 on Sunday, October 13. No reservation is necessary; we'll be waiting for you at the meeting point. Find us on the Platform website: http://rmn.sorbonne-universite.fr
Scientifically validated by M.Chevassus-au-Louis, President of Humanité et Biodiversité, and awarded the double label of the Conseil Régional Île-de-France and the Office Français de la Biodiversité, this show is a veritable hymn to awareness
Summary:
Two experts are invited to the set of Plantes et Terre TV Planétaire to analyze and propose solutions following the appearance of an unknown gas rewilding the Earth. Leaking onto the set, the gas sows chaos, putting the experts against the wall. Is collaboration between Homo sapiens still possible? What measures can be taken to ensure a viable Earth for all?
This all-ages show is open to the public for a playful theatrical experience.
Is archaeology just excavation?
Archaeologists need specialists to help them understand the societies of the past.
Discover three original aspects of the profession through workshops:
- Excavation of offerings to aquatic deities
- Demonstration of dyeing techniques
- Photogrammetric 3D modeling of remains
With: Grégory Chaumet, research engineer at Plemo 3D - Sorbonne Université Linh Tran, PhD student at the Laboratoire d'Archéologie Moléculaire et Structurale - Sorbonne Université Pauline Mancina, associate member of the Préhistoires en zone tropicale et subtropicale (PRÉTROP) team - Museum national d'histoire naturelle
Schoolchildren are welcome from October 8 to 11, and the weekend is open to the general public. The 2024 edition of "Ocean of Knowledge" takes visitors on a tour of the Pierre et Marie Curie campus, the Cordeliers research center, the Pitié-Salpêtrière campus, the Saint-Antoine research center and the Maison Poincaré.
The program included a radio show with Radio Sorbonne, workshops, laboratory visits, stands, games, exhibitions and a theatrical stroll. Over 300 scientists from the humanities, health, science and engineering will be on hand!
In two 2-hour workshops, a number of short, fun chemistry and physics experiments will arouse children's curiosity and raise their awareness of the natural phenomena that surround us. From cloud formation to quicksand, these phenomena can easily be explained in a fun way. Children will discover : Kitchen quicksand "Magic" cold Making bubble balls Red cabbage in all its colors Cold in all its forms
SAFIR is an analytical tool: it probes the structure and composition of solids from the first atomic layer down to a few micrometers in depth. In this way, it is able to identify, count and locate atoms accurately and precisely.
This research is useful, for example, in optimizing materials and structures for microelectronic devices (chips, optoelectronics, quantum computers).
Among gas pedals, SAFIR stands out for its exceptional energy stability, its location in a condensed matter physics laboratory, its accessibility, ease and flexibility of use, and finally its openness to other disciplines: materials science, electro-chemistry, geology, planetology, archaeology.
The team in charge of the gas pedal offers you a guided tour with the following program: General presentation of SAFIR Visit and talk on some basic elements of physics Starting up the gas pedal and analysis
It is advisable to combine the visit to the gas pedal with a guided tour of particle physics.
The tour of the laboratory will be divided into workshops to give a quick overview of PMMH's research activities: wave propagation, kirigamis, walking drops, tear propagation, soap bubbles, mechanics workshop, dragonfly flight, superhydrophobic surfaces and inflatable structures. The workshops and experimental demonstrations have been designed and will be presented by the researchers (non-permanent and/or permanent) or technicians who study them on a daily basis.
Water is one of the planet's most important resources. Industrialization, intensive farming and livestock breeding are all sources of pollution of water sources (groundwater, sea/ocean, rivers, etc.). An effective means of decontamination is the use of porous materials that purify water by trapping pollutants within their pores. The shaping of these materials is also a crucial aspect of their use, particularly for the recovery and treatment of contaminated waste. The aim of this workshop is to introduce the concept of mesoporous materials, and then to present the use and shaping of these porous materials by soft chemistry for water purification.
But what's in tap water? Is it really all that different from water in a plastic bottle? Mineral water, spring water? What about rainwater? Finally, can I leave water in my gourd without rinsing it out?
Besides, what's in water? Mineral salts, pesticides, chlorine, pollutants? I've heard there's even gas in the water! These are just some of the questions we'll be tackling as we decide whether or not to clean our tap water.
The national GIMeole student competition gives students from GIM departments the chance to design, build and implement maintenance solutions for small urban wind turbines, which will then be put through their paces in the wind tunnel. Several test runs are organized to decide between the technical solutions on the basis of production performance criteria. Students from BUT GIM and the innov'GIMlabSD student association will be presenting the operating principle and the manufacturing and testing processes used on a number of wind turbines ("Dionysiennes") that have taken part in GIMeole in previous years, as well as posters relating to these projects.
www.gimeole.fr
We'd like to introduce you to an installation that uses a pump to store water at height, then releases the water to create hydroelectric power using a turbine. The principle of this station is quite similar to that of an electric battery: we store energy and then release it as we need it. The main difference is that the energy is stored in the form of gravity's potential energy.
The transfer station is accompanied by another source of renewable energy to power the pump and the device we want to operate (miniature road tunnel equipped with LEDs). This energy will come from solar panels.
The LEDs are therefore powered by photovoltaic energy, but when there isn't enough light radiation, water flow is used to replace the lack of electricity.
When the upper water tank is empty, the pump powered by the panels will start up to replenish the tank.
GIMEOLEX (extreme) is a variation on the national GIMeole student competition, and follows on from it in June of each university year. This scientific, technological and sporting challenge is organized by the GIM departments of the IUTs, in partnership with the French Alpine Club. This time, the idea is to take wind turbines and other systems for producing energy from renewable resources, designed in our laboratories and workshops, and install them in the mountains to power the camp's electrical systems for three days.
The presentation will also focus on the characteristics of wind turbines commonly used by students, and how to acquire production data.
Every year, second-year students in the BUT Mesures Physiques program have six months to develop projects around a theme defined in September. Mesures Physiques departments from all over France get together over a weekend to present their achievements, compare the means they have developed to reach their objectives, and so on. Come and see their videos, and try out some of these technical achievements with us!
In October 2023, Sorbonne Paris Nord University unveiled two comic strips resulting from the collaboration between mathematician Bruno Vallette and cartoonist Laura Bertrand, and physicist Sébastien Forget and comic book artist Henri Lemahieu. This project offers a playful approach to the similarities and differences between the practice of research in these two disciplines. The exhibition aims to explore both Bertrand and Lemahieu's artistic and didactic approach, offering an opportunity to (re)read the two comics.
BUT GIM students will be demonstrating the operation of various photovoltaic solar installations and technologies in isolated sites, some of which are in operation at our IUT, while others will be available to visitors for experimentation and measurement. Using measurements and data from the equipment used, it will be possible to identify the parameters that contribute to maximizing the production of electrical energy from the solar resource present on the IUT forecourt that day.
Sorbonne Paris Nord University is organizing its second Science Festival. Operational implementation will be handled by the Direction de la vie universitaire, with the support of the cultural service, the communication service and the sports department.
From October 8 to 12, 2024, a number of conferences, workshops and stands will be held on the Villetaneuse, Bobigny and Saint Denis IUT campuses. USPN will be welcoming schoolchildren from 93 and 95 as well as its own students to the event. USPN research staff have been invited to submit proposals for activities for this event.
Interactive workshops will take place in the common areas of the campuses or in the classrooms. The event will offer a program of scientific culture, free of charge and subject to registration.
(43 minutes of film and 45 minutes of discussion)
The Mediterranean, an almost enclosed sea, is bordered by densely populated areas. The marine species it shelters are heavily impacted by human activities. The Pelagos sanctuary was created to protect large marine mammals. Current systems enrich the area, making it a rich environment for cetaceans. Numerous species feed and reproduce in this maritime area, which stretches from the Giens peninsula to Corsica and Italy: dolphins, whales, rorquals, sperm whales...
Scientists carry out campaigns to gather information on animal populations and try to better understand their behavior. From designing anti-collision beacons to deciphering the sound repertoire of cetaceans, scientists are working to protect these marine species and preserve Mediterranean biodiversity. The screening will be followed by a discussion with a member of the film team or a researcher.
https://pariscience.fr/festival-pariscience/
A show about Florence Nightingale, followed by a round-table discussion on hygiene and water with the artists and Aurore Margat, Senior Lecturer and Director of the Ecole Universitaire Sciences Infirmières en Promotion de la Santé.
Mission Matilda is a project co-created by Diagonale Université Paris-Saclay and École Estienne, and produced by students in the DSAA Design et Création Numérique program, with the participation of students in the Événementiel, médiation des arts et des sciences (EMAS) master's program. The aim of the project is to highlight the diversity behind the words "to be a woman in the world of science", and to present the diversity of these women's careers through video portraits, objects and sound effects.
The project is made up of 7 Mystery Suitcases drawing on the visual and digital arts. Presented by artist-designers from the École Estienne, these installations - most of which are tactile, interactive and manipulable - enable visitors to discover the work of women researchers in 7 scientific fields: Ecology, Astrophysics, Mathematics, History of Science, Computer Science, Computational Biology and Aerospace.
The university library will be showcasing a selection of works on the theme of water sports, in particular scuba diving and sailing, from its collections of Science, Geography, Literature, children's documentaries (Livres au Trésor collection) and cinema.
Mental disorders are responsible for around a third of the disease burden in France, but they don't always receive enough attention from scientific research, despite their significant impact on health. People with mental disorders often have a reduced life expectancy due to poorly managed physical problems.
The MEMORIES project investigates the link between mental disorders and diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes in French adults. Over a five-year period, this multidisciplinary project will study how conditions such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, eating disorders and addictions can increase the risk of these diseases. The aim is to create a tool to assess this risk and estimate how many illnesses and deaths could be avoided with better understanding and appropriate interventions.
The presentation will explore the use of water in the treatment of nervous disorders, tracing its historical development. We'll start with thermalism, which exploited the curative properties of mineral waters to soothe nervous ailments. Next, we'll look at the prolonged baths used in psychiatric wards in the 19th and 20th centuries to calm agitated patients and reduce anxiety.
Finally, we'll look at the controversy surrounding the wet sheet ("parking") technique, used to soothe nervous tension but criticized for its potentially uncomfortable nature. This exploration will highlight the benefits and challenges of hydrotherapy in the treatment of nervous disorders, based on scientific evidence and historical perspectives.
Presentation of the Nutri-Score principle based on the packaging of products found in shops: its creation process, its interest for consumers, the method used to calculate its algorithm, and its evolution.
This workshop offers an introduction to the sociology of the digital world through the exploration of an online discussion forum. Students will have the opportunity to observe and describe this environment, while developing a problematic based on their observations. They will experiment with various sociological methods to answer their research question, confronting their data and sketching out preliminary results. After a brief introduction to sociological methods, students will familiarize themselves with the investigative terrain of online discussion forums, adopting an ethnographic approach to explore this new universe. Finally, students will experiment with the methods most relevant to their study.
With his Compagnie Barks, Bastien Dausse conducts research into gravity, combining acrobatics with scenography, sculpture, science and other genres. With his work, Bastien Dausse develops a singular aesthetic and aims to propose a vision of art that questions our relationship with everyday life.
Discover quantum science through a scientific experiment and a puzzle game for everyone!
Social enterprises place a social dimension at the heart of their activity and organization, integrating social or environmental objectives into their mission. Our project aims to identify these enterprises and analyze their structure, practices and values. We propose to evaluate the real impact of their actions.
The 15-minute presentation will be followed by a 15-minute discussion.
Demonstrations of robots designed and built by students from Ecole Sup Galilée and the Club Robotique de l'Institut Galilée for their participation in the French Robotics Cup on the theme of pollinating the planet Mars. Come and try out the different robotics strategies and board games developed in our makerspaces.
(Dis)balance is at the heart of the work of Bastien Dausse and Compagnie Barks. By combining acrobatic material with scenography, sculpture, science and other genre encounters, the artist plays with gravity. He develops a multi-faceted circus aesthetic, like a great cabinet of curiosities, designed to shake up the laws of physics and explore the notion of (dis)balance.
This workshop will be an opportunity to divert our senses and blur our reference points. Using acrobatic games and visual devices, we'll explore space and rediscover our everyday lives.
This mini-conference explores the importance of technological tools in scientific translation. Focusing on dedicated resources and modern technologies, we will discover how these tools transform the work of translators, guaranteeing the accuracy and quality of translations.
We'll look at the evolution of computer-aided translation, the use of terminology databases and specialized multilingual glossaries accessible online. We will also examine the role of specialized software such as machine translation, phrase extraction and translation memory management. Finally, we'll discuss the challenges and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence in this rapidly evolving field.
A 15-minute classroom presentation will be followed by a 15-minute discussion.
Ants are social insects that form colonies (known as anthills), some of which are highly complex in their organization, ranging in size from a few dozen individuals to several million.
We will present the main characteristics of ant societies: division of labor, social organization, communication systems between individuals, as well as the morphological diversity present among the 13,500 species currently recorded. We'll conclude with a look at the problems associated with certain invasive ants.
Water pollution is an issue that will become increasingly central as the problems associated with global warming grow. The problem is to know which molecules are pollutants and in what quantities they are harmful to health and the environment. Without the possibility of precise measurement, it remains difficult to answer these questions. In this conference, the challenges of water pollution and an original response will be described.
Imagine life in the Middle Ages, punctuated by events: organizing a banquet, preparing for a Christmas party, arming to defend the town, dressing army troops, dealing with the vagaries of the weather, maintaining town streets. People had to be remunerated, their travel expenses and supplies paid, etc. To do this, taxes had to be levied, and there were also fines, etc. Accounts had to be kept and presented to the royal inspectors. Numbers were written in words or Roman numerals. Pounds, sous
and deniers were used as currency, with a livre worth 20 sous and a sou worth Une2 deniers. To calculate, there were tokens and mats - called abacuses. These were the first calculating machines, and did not require rare metals or electricity. None of this would be possible without the profession of accountant. Abacus masters and mistresses from LAGA and IREM will reveal the secret of abacuses, enabling you to check a city's accounts before presenting them to the king.
These activities are based on the "Cormecouli" kit, which won the Jacqueline Ferrand 2024 prize from the Société Mathématiques de France.
How is water cleaned before it can be released into the environment or drunk? In wastewater treatment plants, we mainly use filters for larger pollutants, and chemical processes are also used. Sometimes there is no solution, or we simply seek to reduce the quantity of chemicals. With regard to heavy metal pollution, we are developing a process that uses plasmas to transform these pollutants into more manageable elements.
Come and chat with a researcher from the ethology laboratory, who will show you the life of termites with live specimens! He'll introduce you to these little-known social insects, often wrongly regarded as pests. After a short presentation in images and videos of the very particular behavior of termites, you'll be able to observe soldiers with powerful mandibles ready to bite you, workers who feed on wood and the enormous laying queen over 10 cm long next to a tiny king!
Winner of the 2023 Pariscience science film festival.
www.pariscience.fr/festival-pariscience/
In 2021, 15 men and women lock themselves in a cave for 40 days. With no access to sunlight or temporal information, they embark on an unprecedented collective experiment.
How do you prepare for such an expedition? Is it possible to live without knowing what time it is? And how do you create cooperation when each member lives at his or her own pace?
Staff from USPN's laser physics laboratory run a stand presenting a number of spectacular and entertaining experiments for the general public (laser fountain, optical illusions, levitation, etc.).
We present live ant colonies, nests, posters and other educational material to explain our research work in ethology (study of behavior), insects and other biological models from the laboratory.
Look at the parts that make up a soccer ball... Hexagons and pentagons! Eigil Nielsen was the goalkeeper for the Danish national team, and it was he who invented the ball. Through his story, as well as that of the ball hit by Roberto Carlos for his famous free-kick, and the tribulations of a fortune-teller trying to make her crystal ball bigger, we take a trip around soccer and maths, to discover polyhedrons. A multi-faceted show, combining theater, magic, juggling and storytelling, that puts her in the spotlight.
The Edgard Morin University Library will be showcasing a selection of works on the theme of the oceans in an exhibition.
This encounter between mathematics and optics is organized around 3 themes:
- Optics in the service of trigonometry: Come and manipulate light using various optical components to rediscover the trigonometric functions sine and cosine...
- Time for a reflection on a parabolic mirror: The parabola is a mathematical function whose properties can sometimes seem quite abstract. How do you construct a parabola or, better still, a parabolic surface? Where is the focus of a parabola? The encounter between mathematics and optics will enable you to experiment with some of the remarkable properties of this function.
- The algebra of light: We usually think of algebra as being about numbers, but it's useful for much more than that! Algebra gives us a symbolic language to represent relationships between all sorts of things. In this workshop, we'll explore how to transform light, and see how algebra helps us understand what's happening in front of our eyes.
Come and see the research of a researcher from the ethology laboratory as he takes you on a tour of termite pheromone trails! Whether they're workers or soldiers, termites are blind insects. When they leave their termite mounds in search of food, they are obliged, in most cases, to deposit substances on the ground that enable them to find their way around: track pheromones. Like Tom Thumb, who threw pebbles on the ground to return home, a termite mound's entire survival depends on these pheromones, which humans can neither see nor smell... The researcher will introduce you to these little-known social insects, often wrongly considered pests. After a short video and image presentation of the termites' very specific behaviors, you'll be able to observe the soldiers with their powerful mandibles ready to bite you, the workers who feed on wood and the enormous laying queen over 10 cm long next to a tiny king!
This workshop highlights the importance of physical activity and sport in improving your daily health. You'll discover how to integrate simple exercises into your routine, prevent illness, reduce stress and boost your general well-being, whatever your level of fitness. The aim is to promote an active, accessible approach to a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
This lecture invites students to reflect on the computer's ability to "understand" the instructions it executes, a central question that is particularly divisive with the advent of artificial intelligence. Through a historical exploration from the beginnings of computing and the contributions of Alan Turing, students will discover the foundations of coding and the technological advances that have enabled this theoretical idea to become a practical reality. This mini-conference will apply critical thinking tools from the philosophy of science to distinguish scientific knowledge from preconceived ideas, and explore the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in modern society.
Doping is a major problem in the world of sport. A number of tools (static or physico-chemical) are available to catch cheats. In this seminar, after a brief review of living molecules and what doping molecules are, a technique for detecting them will be presented in greater detail: mass spectrometry.
The 15-minute presentation will be followed by a 15-minute discussion.
Dates and Opening Time
From October 12, 2024 to October 13, 2024
Location
Faculty of Science and Engineering - Sorbonne University
4 Place Jussieu
75005 Paris 5
Prices
Free
Fête de la Science 2024 in Paris and Ile-de-France, free events to discover
