During the event, organised by BSM and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia - BarcelonaTech (UPC), students were able to experiment with Newton’s laws through dance and to design and build a rocket propelled with water pressure
The Palau Sant Jordi hosted another edition of the STEAM meetings this morning, organised by BSM and the East Barcelona School of Engineering (EEBE) of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia – BarcelonaTech (UPC). The event brought together over 2,000 students in the second and third years of ESO (ages 13-15) from 27 schools in Barcelona and other parts of Catalonia, with the goal of enabling new generations to engage more closely with science, technology, engineering, arts and maths, awakening their interest in these areas.
Throughout the morning, the Palau Sant Jordi became a large science classroom where students were able to enjoy activities, workshops and displays linked to subjects as diverse as biology, chemistry, technology, physics, mathematics and more.
The participants carried out experiments such as building a rocket powered by water pressure, as well as putting Newton’s laws into practice through dance and getting a grasp of the importance of sustainable mobility models thanks to the Bicing bike-sharing service. There were also able to enjoy a laser game based on a chapter of the series The Big Bang Theory.
Bringing science disciplines closer to students by combining learning and entertainment
During the 2024-2025 school year, six STEAM days are planned, organised by BSM and the UPC, always taking place in iconic Barcelona locations such as Zoo de Barcelona, Park Güell, the Anella Olímpica, Parc del Fòrum and Tibidabo. A total of 7,750 primary and secondary school students are expected to take part, 10% more than last year.
The next STEAM sessions will be in the Parc del Fòrum, on 26 March, and at the Parc d’Atraccions Tibidabo, on 14 May.
With these sessions, BSM and the UPC have been helping for the last seven school years to promote technical vocations among students, particularly among girls. All this is through exercises and activities that merge learning and entertainment in unique settings.
