For the Fête de la Science, Sorbonne Université is bringing its researchers together at the heart of the Pierre et Marie Curie campus at Jussieu, in the Village des Sciences, to meet the curious and answer all your questions. The event, which runs from October 4 to 14, 2024, gives everyone the chance to meet the people involved in science from Sorbonne Université's three faculties.
A "catalyst for curiosity and knowledge", this unique encounter between the scientific community and the general public is the ideal opportunity to discover and understand the world around us with greater reason. All of this on a campus that places particular emphasis on scientific subjects, helping to create the big names of tomorrow. The aim of this Science Village?To "promote the scientific issues of its community around the challenges of tomorrow", such as ecology, renewable energies, medicine and so on.
During the weekend, the Campus traditionally hosts stands for experimentation, reflection and exchange on current scientific issues. Tower 44 and theISCD, the Institute for Computing and Data Sciences, an integral part of the Campus, will also be hosting events. The event also includes laboratory tours, debates and lectures. Students, pupils, families and the curious... Everyone is welcome!
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]
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.
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!
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
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.
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).
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.
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 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...
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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!
Dates and Opening Time
From October 8, 2024 to October 13, 2024
Location
Pierre and Marie Curie University
Place Jussieu
75005 Paris 5
Access
Metro line 7 "Jussieu" station
Prices
Free
Official website
dain.admp6.jussieu.fr
Fête de la Science 2024 in Paris and Ile-de-France, free events to discover
