This year, new partnerships with the Science Outreach Department of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) Scienscope, gave a new scope to the project.

From 11 to 15 February, 57 very enthusiastic volunteers from CERN, UNIGE and EPFL gave 150 talks, reaching over 3100 pupils!

They spoke about their background, revealed some mysteries of science and conducted small demonstrations in front of very curious school pupils. The idea behind the project is to have them act as female role models to change the perception towards scientific and engineering professions. They contributed in changing sexist stereotypes, enabling young girls to imagine themselves as researchers, explorers, innovators, engineers or inventors.

“How does one become a researcher? How is CERN useful? If antimatter is expensive, and bananas emit antimatter, why are bananas cheap?” The volunteers worked hard to make their daily researches understandable for the youngest which resulted in some very relevant, sometimes cranky, questions asked by their audiences!

If you are interested in participating get in contact with Local engagement.