On Friday, the 11th of October, the CRMN team in Lyon had the pleasure of hosting 4 school visits in the framework of the National Science Festival.
The national science festival is organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research in France, dedicated to celebrating science, technology, and innovation.
For this year's event, an ambitious program was crafted to engage with the visiting students.
The itinerary kicked off with an informative introduction, providing insights into the CNMR (Centre of Nuclear Magnetic resonance) laboratory, the exceptional research team that operates within its confines, and a thought-provoking exploration of how one can unlock the secrets of the infinitely small through nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The introduction concluded with a general presentation of European funded projects within the laboratory, including a presentation of PANACEA and its opportunities (training, mobility and access).
Following the introduction, the students embarked on a journey into the heart of the laboratory. They had the privilege of touring the facility's hall, where they were introduced to a variety of sophisticated spectrometers. The students were encouraged to marvel at the cutting-edge technology and instrumentation that allows scientists to probe the molecular world at the atomic level.
Additionally, three small initiation workshops were organized, focusing on chemical reactions intimately connected to NMR. These demonstrative sessions provided the students with a rare opportunity to actively engage.
The school visit at the CRMN lab during the Fête de la Science is an important bridge between scientific research and the general public. It motivates young students to explore careers in chemistry and physics by demystifying science and showcasing its real-world impact.
