The STEAM series, led by BSM and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia - BarcelonaTech (UPC), it aims to encourage young people to pursue careers in science and technology
During this two-day event, taking place today and tomorrow, the pupils will be immersed in the world of biology through fun, participation-based activities
This morning, Zoo de Barcelona has hosted another session in the STEAM series, an initiative led by BSM and the Barcelona East Engineering School (EEBE) at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia - BarcelonaTech (UPC) that aims to encourage young people to pursue careers in science and technology.
Today’s session on biology was attended by 503 Year 1 and Year 2 pupils from 7 secondary schools, while tomorrow, 614 more from a total of 11 schools are expected to take part.
Throughout the morning, the pupils – split into small groups – explored different areas of biology through play and experimentation, both in Zoo de Barcelona’s classrooms and in its outdoor spaces. They explored topics such as the information contained in DNA, how metabolism turns food into energy and communication between the brain and the muscles.
The BSM/UPC STEAM series
Now in its eighth year, the STEAM programme led by BSM and the UPC combines workshops and immersive activities to get primary, secondary and baccalaureate pupils interested in science, technology, engineering, art and maths. The sessions take place in iconic Barcelona landmarks (including Zoo de Barcelona, Park Güell, Anella Olímpica, Parc del Fòrum and Parc d’atraccions Tibidabo) and focus on getting young people, especially girls, interested in careers in science.
Every event is structured around activities led by teaching and outreach teams, supported by UPC students. The initiative combines practical experiments, workshops and science shows, with content adapted to the curriculum and the pupils’ level. The goal is to develop STEAM skills through a participation-based, inspiring, academically challenging experience.
The next event, open to 2nd- and 3rd-year secondary school pupils, will take place at the Anella Olímpica on 24 March. It will focus on aspects of applied science through activities organised according to five areas of knowledge: the brain, matter, energy, art and technology. And on 13 May, Parc d’atraccions Tibidabo will host Fisidabo, an event for 4th-year secondary students and baccalaureate students that will turn the park into a physics laboratory for the day.
There will also be three training sessions for teachers: one at Zoo de Barcelona on 9 April, which will focus on teaching biology; another at Parc d’atraccions Tibidabo on 16 April, looking at physics experiments; and, for the first time, one at Park Güell on 9 May, about maths activities and workshops.
