[LS4FUTURE Online Informative Session] How Native Scientists broaden children’s horizons through science outreach: my journey
| When |
09 Apr, 2026
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02:00 pm to 02:45 pm |
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| Where | Online |
| Contact Name | Sara Marques |
| Contact Email | sara.marques@itqb.unl.pt |
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Title: How Native Scientists broaden children’s horizons through science outreach: my journey
Speaker: Joana Bordalo
From: Native Scientists and EUROfusion
Abstract: In this talk, discover how Native Scientists is connecting underserved children with scientists and find out how you can get involved either as a scientist, science communicator or supporting staff.
Joana’s talk will introduce Native Scientists, a pan-European non-profit organisation connecting underserved children and scientists, as well as her journey as a science communicator turned into social entrepreneur.
The talk will present Joana’s path in co-founding Native Scientists in Portugal and explain why and how Native Scientists is broadening children’s horizons, promoting scientific literacy and reducing inequalities through science outreach educational programmes.
The talk will also address the format of Native’s programmes and the impact they are having both on scientists and children.
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 1. No Poverty
Goal 4. Quality Education
Goal 10. Reduced inequalities
