Issue 38

Sharing a passion for STEM around the world

“Our aim is to bring science and scientists directly into classrooms, to empower, inspire and motivate children and teenagers,” says Dr Athanaisa (Nasia) Nikolaou, co-founder of Lecturers Without Borders (LeWiBo). Fellow co-founder, Dr Liubov Tupikina continues, “Ultimately, I see LeWiBo as a platform for researchers to share what they are passionate about with the world.” Nasia and Liubov tell us how they are connecting scientists travelling for work with local schools at their destinations, creating a bridge between the global research community and school classrooms.

“We believe in providing students with first-hand experiences of what science is and who scientists are,” says Nasia. Here at Futurum, we share this belief. Which is why you’ll find this issue packed with articles about real-world research projects being carried out by real people. And like us, these researchers are passionate about sharing research with students and teachers. So read on to feel empowered, inspired and motivated…

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