Context
The teaching of science subjects in Romania is done in an abstract and conceptual way by delivering information. Experimental part or applications of science in everyday contexts are almost non-existent. The majority of students finish 12 years of school without performing a science experiment.
The need that the Romanian Science Festival (RSF) initiative seeks to address is the low level of scientific literacy among students.
Strategy
Romanian Science Festival is an initiative that aims to bring science closer to students through mentoring and informal, hands-on interaction with science.
The RSF seeks to address this shortcoming is through two main directions: (1) exposing students to expertise from the academic diaspora, role models to inspire them towards a career in science, and (2) interacting with science content in an accessible and understandable way to pique their curiosity and interest.