Giants of the Infinitesimal
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Sheffield
Department Name: Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
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| Description | This project developed on outreach programme to bring recent achievements in nano-technology to a wider audience. Specifically the aims of the project were to include a younger audiance. This project was highly succesful and reach on the order of 100,000 people. |
| Exploitation Route | The expertise gained by the group has been embedded into the institutes which took part in the work. |
| Sectors | Education,Culture, Heritage, Museums and Collections |
| Description | The project produced and displayed a science exhibition which was displayed at the Manchester museum of science and industry. The exhibition was open to the public and reached an expected audience of 80,000 people. Beneficiaries: Society and the young people who's interest in nano-science has been sparked. Contribution Method: The project was to bring science from a previous grant to a wider audience. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2012 |
| Sector | Cultural,Societal |
| Impact Types | Cultural,Societal |
| Description | Magna Science Adventure Centre |
| Organisation | Magna Science Adventure Centre |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We worked closely with Magna to bring our science to a wider audience. This involved 'meet the scientists' days. The output from the Giants of the Infinitesimal project was displayed at Magma for a year. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners provide space in their museum and advertised the events. Many of the items built for Giants of the Infinitesimal were displayed at Magna. |
| Impact | We were able to reach a large number of the public. |
| Start Year | 2009 |
| Description | Interview by the Manchester evening news paper |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | The GOTI exhibition created a lot of interest. Two major outreach outcomes were achieved 1.) The interviewing of Dr. Cadby by the Manchester Evening news which featured in their paper and on their youtube account. 2.) The interviewing of Prof. Moriarty on radio 4's you and yours. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2011 |
| Description | Love Bytes event |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The GOTI brand has been invited to several outreach events due to its success at MOSI. Due to the success of the GOTI project we were invited to take part in the long running Love Bytes technology festival in Sheffield. Myself and two students joined MAGNA (sheffield science centre) in a one day event at promoting nano-science and the GOTI exhibition soon to move to MAGNA. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | Meet the scientist event |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | At the opening of the GOTI exhibition at MOSI, a meet the scientist event was held to give the public a chance to interact with the scientist. This event targeted families and had many hands on science demonstrations. The event was manned by staff and students from the Universities of Sheffield, Manchester and Liverpool. About 400 people visited the one day event. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2011 |