Friday 22 September Rannís stands for sk Science Week - - Dating with scientists at the Reykjavík Art Museum at Tryggvagata. IFL will be involved and will present how the senses can be used in science.
As stated Rannís website The aim of Science Week is to arouse public interest in science and increase awareness of the work of scientists and their importance.
As previously stated, the Science Week will be held on Friday 22 September and will start at 18 - 21. The science week will have a similar format as last year, when scientists from companies, research institutes and universities took part and about 700 guests came to visit.
During the Science Week, emphasis will be placed on putting the scientist himself in the foreground by making the scientists visible and accessible to the public. During the vigil, scientists will have the opportunity to present their research and results in an easy-to-understand and entertaining way, as the Science Week should appeal to the general public, both young and old.
The title of Rf's presentation will be "The senses as measuring instruments in science" and will be presented there, among other things sky food, but in sensory evaluation are the senses of man, viz. visual, olfactory, taste, hearing and touch senses used to assess food quality. A project that IFL has worked on in collaboration with other parties will also be presented Attitudes and fish consumption of young people: Improving the image of seafood.
Vísindavökun is free and admission is open to everyone and there is reason to encourage people to visit the Reykjavík Art Museum next Friday night.