Cleaning the air with GEMINOA
This month, Glasgow Science Centre welcomed experts from GEMINOA (Glasgow Environmental Monitoring of Indoor and Outdoor Air) to the Science Centre to lead an interactive family event exploring Glasgow’s air quality.
During the event, researchers from the University of Strathclyde were able to engage with both adults and children; sharing GEMINOA’s vital research into how we measure the air quality of Glasgow and how this data can be used to make environmental decisions.
Attendees to the event were able to learn about the science behind air quality sensors and how we can use them to understand the air quality of Glasgow.
Funded by the ICLEI Europe Action Fund 2.0, GEMINOA is a collaborative project between the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Science Centre and SmartSTEMs.
Commenting, Senior Science Learning Coordinator, Tara Gibson said:
“We really enjoyed having GEMINOA lead our family event this month, which allowed for 213 engagements to be delivered over 8 hours adults and children of all ages to engage with the science of air quality and learn about ways to improve air quality within their homes.
“This event is great example of how STEM organisations and institutions can work together to enhance public learning and raise awareness of important STEM related issues – like air pollution – in a way that inspires people to think differently and expand their own knowledge.
“Our public engagement opportunities are a vital way in which Glasgow Science Centre brings STEM education to people outside of traditional education pathways, but it would not be possible without the support of our valued funders, like ICLEI, who make this work possible.”
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