On Wednesday, May 7th, we had the pleasure of welcoming 20 students and 4 teachers from the 4th Lower Secondary School of Ano Liosia to the Athena Research Center. A few days later, on Monday, May 12th, we were visited by 22 students and 2 teachers from the Model Senior High School of Agioi Anargyroi.
The visits were held within the framework of the European project #Code4Europe and the "Girls in Digital" campaign, highlighting the need to increase girls’ participation in the digital sector and promoting computational thinking as a key 21st-century skill.
Through hands-on activities, students engaged with modern technologies, developed critical thinking, and familiarized themselves with fundamental principles of Computer Science and the scientific method. Special emphasis was placed on the concept of open science, as participants worked through scenarios aimed at determining whether a piece of news was true, false, or misleading — using evidence-based analysis and discussion.
One of the most memorable moments of the day was the interview with researchers from the "Archimedes" Unit of the Athena Research Center, who shared their experiences in the field of Computer Science and spoke about their career paths. Students listened with great interest, drawing inspiration from realistic and accessible role models for their own future in the digital world.
Student participation was enthusiastic and active throughout the activities, confirming the value of such initiatives and the importance of providing even more students the opportunity to take part in this unique experience.