“Sharing the Future”: scientists and students celebrate a centennial or research
An educational moment, but also a precious opportunity to connect high school students with the world of science and technology. Yesterday morning, CNR opened the doors of its Rome offices to celebrate its centennial with the Fondazione Mondo Digitale with the “Sharing the Future” event.
The protagonists were over 300 young men and women, from high schools in Lazio, who had the possibility of posing questions directly to CNR researchers to learn more about progress and discoveries on issues such as the health of mankind and the planet, the environment and energy, and artificial intelligence.
After the initial welcome, Radio 3 Science Journalist Marco Motta moderated six sessions on robotics, life sciences, sustainability, clean energy, artificial intelligence and digital transition.
The format featured CNR scientists as role models who transmitted values and interests that could be of inspiration to the students. “At the Fondazione Mondo Digitale, we firmly believe in the potential of the new generations, which we often stimulate at events and debates. We especially ask the young women amongst you to listen to the scientists who speak to you today, just as Mathematician Gustavo Colonnetti would say, to elevate your minds and mature your consciences,” commented Mirta Michilli, Director General of the Fondazione Mondo Digitale.
In his message, CNR President Maria Chiara Carrozza explained to the students that science is above all a great opportunity, not just to pursue the objectives of scientific curiosity and new discoveries, but also for the good of humanity: “Today, we need science to answer the great challenges faced by our planet: from the energy crisis to digitalization, from the ecological transition to the ability to identify solutions to contrast problems such as world hunger, pandemics, drought and the lack of raw materials, which lie at the origin of so many conflicts. In our knowledge society, the relations you see today are key to allowing you to understand the importance of research and its ties to culture, health, and wellbeing. They will orient you towards your future.”
