PhD students, postdocs, undergrads, technicians, engineers, research scientists, associate professor, PIs, faculty staff… you are all invited and needed to talk to high school students about research! Become Declics Ambassadors and speak of this action around you!

You have nothing to prepare, just reserve half a day in your schedule Preferentially Thursday the 18th of November between 14.00 and 17.00. Do not worry, they do speak some English and from experience, high school students are very impressed by the fact that science happens in English and that people come from abroad to do research in France!

Register here!

Why (some reasons):

⇒ to help future citizens understand why basic research matters and how it works

⇒ to help young adults in their studies choice

⇒ to try to build a lasting relationship with teachers

⇒ to promote critical thinking and explain how knowledge is validated

⇒ to share your passion

⇒ to increase trust in science and scientists

When, where:

Preferentially Thursday the 18th of November between 14.00 and 17.00.

But other slots available, in person and remotely! Detail in the registration form

What:

Practically speaking, high school students will attend a special Declics encounter lasting half a day. Declics (Dialogues Entre Chercheurs et Lycéens pour les Intéresser à la Construction des Savoirs) is a half-day program based on three-steps. You can find more information about it here.

We need you to become a Declics Ambassador by participating to the second moment of this encounter: a speed-meeting lasting 1h30. You will be seated with a group of five high school students to talk about your job, your daily occupation and research and answer their questions. Every 12 minutes a bell will ring: it will be the moment for you to meet a new group of students.

You have nothing to prepare, just be there ! Practically speaking you start the discussion by presenting yourself (who you are, what you do) and the conversation goes on. Beware, it is not a short conference but a real exchange!

How: 

To become a Declics Ambassador you do have to fill this online form.

Note that there may be several Declics events in your city. Don’t hesitate to go to more than one! There are also remote events.

At your request, you can be provided with a participation certificate after the encounter.

If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact me (maude.le-gall@inserm.fr) or the association by writing to contact@declics.info