Annual Scientific Report 2014

ICIQ trained in chemistry 21 high-school students that were (and totally are) crazy about chemistry. They were selected to participate in the first edition of this course sponsored by Catalunya-La Pedrera Foundation.

This is a year-long chemistry course to make sure students don’t recover from their craziness. “It’s a unique opportunity to learn chemistry in a different way than we are used to,” says Irene. “We’ve seen a new world we barely knew and we’ve lived experiences you don’t learn in books”, adds Marina.

Throughout the course ICIQ researchers and technicians shared their knowledge and their respective career’s experiences with students. The ICIQ staff shed lights and support for the theoretical and practical classes conducted by Dr. Laia Pellejà, ICIQ’s science outreach officer. “It’s chemistry from first hand. You get to know the real chemistry,” says Raimon. “You don’t only meet researchers but also fantastic classmates. It has helped me to decide my career,” added Júlia.

“And let’s not forget the fun experiments we perform in the laboratory… like toothpaste for elephants!” pointed out Josep.