Design of Educational Activities on Addressing Topics in Materials Science in Informal Learning Environments

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Published: Apr 19, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.9910
Keywords:
informal education material science science communication
Maria Gavala
University of Crete
Eleni Botzaki
University of Crete
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3586-8033
Argyris Nipyrakis
University of Crete
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6075-1784
Dimitris Papazoglou
University of Crete
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4537-5108
Dimitris Stavrou
University of Crete
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2813-0152
Abstract

This study focuses on the development of a series of activities addressing issues from the field of materials science, aiming to support educational visits in informal learning environments. The research is conducted in the context of the MaSCot project, which aims to develop training programs for teachers and scientists to create meaningful scientific learning experiences in out-of-school settings. This study will present the  educational reconstruction and the fundamental concepts of innovations in the field of materials science specifically of biomaterials and polymer materials, as well as the activities designed to communicate advancements in materials science to students in out-of-school learning environments.


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