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Girls Go Circular
The organization Junior Achievement Cyprus in collaboration with the office of the Commissioner of the Environment and the Youth Makerspace of the Youth Organization of Cyprus, organize the Girls Go Circular Day that will take place at the Youth Makerspace in Larnaka, on December 1, 2023 at 14:30-17:30.
Girls Go Circular, a free online education program aims to encourage women’s participation in STEM and help close the gender gap in terms of the number of women active in the digital and business sector in Europe. The program takes place through an online learning platform and is aimed mainly at girls aged 14-19. It includes multiple modules that impart digital skills by exploring the circular economy from different perspectives. The program is offered in both English and Greek.
Girls who complete the program will receive certificates of participation and will also be entered into a draw for a €100 gift voucher from an electronics department store.
Important to note, that all girls who wish to take part, will need to bring their computer with them.
To register, please complete the online form below:
https://forms.gle/zjSn6FuxEquBtQFSA.
The number of places is limited so please proceed with your registration as soon as possible, with a closing date of 26/11/2023. In case there are more applications, then an additional meeting may be held.
Finally, we would like to inform you that for all girls who register, parent/guardian consent will be requested, which will be sent to them after registration.
Stellar Entanglement – Larnaca Biennale
“Stellar Entanglement” (2019) is a VR film based on the stripped-down show “The Evolution of Stars”. It tells the story of a mysterious scientific institute trying to ensure the immortality of a civilization held prisoner on a doomed planet in a remote region of our Galaxy. However, the main focus is the search for the space of the Universe within people. The project resulted from the collaboration of Instytut B61 with the directing duo, The Kissinger Twins (Katarzyna Kifert & Dawid Marcinkowski).
The work deals not only with issues of stellar evolution and quantum connectionism but also touches on philosophical issues. “The connections between particles in the Universe, says Jan Świerkowski, are no different from the connections between us.
But is it possible that some of us have been infected with the same elements that made up past cultures?
After all, as astronomers say, each of us brings a souvenir of cosmic catastrophes – supernova explosions. If so, does the fact that we are made of the same matter as the luminous cores of the stars allow us to be called ‘children of the stars’ or is something more necessary?”
Instytut B61 is an international art and science collective founded in Toruń during the UNESCO International Year of Astronomy in 2009 by artist, astronomer, and art curator Jan Świerkowski. Group members include scientists, artists, musicians, visual artists, actors, and cultural administrators. The group creates non-profit performances and multimedia theaters that combine art, science, and technology. The group’s works have been presented in Poland and abroad, including in Armenia, Belgium, Estonia, the Netherlands, Latvia, Lithuania, India, Germany, Portugal, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
Registration is mandatory. Choose your preferred time slot between 10:00 – 18:00. The duration of the VR film is 10 minutes.
Register now: Stellar Entanglement – Larnaca Biennale (biennalelarnaca.com)
Cosmic Perspective – Larnaca Biennale
Don’t miss this talk! It will be very interesting, especially if you are interested in how art can be combined with scientific concepts. Jan Swierkowski, founder of Instytut B61, will explore the very deep impact of these interactions. It will illuminate how these contacts can be transformative, offering experiences that can reshape our perception of life and philosophy.
During his presentation, Swierkowski will explain his experimental approach, which combines art and science using cognitive metaphor theory and conceptual combinations. Additionally, it will guide us through the process of establishing successful art residencies. These residences act as collaborative spaces where artists and scientists come together to explore and translate the details of the Invisible World.
JAN ŚWIERKOWSKI is a curator, artist, futurist and astronomer. He graduated in astrophysics and completed a PhD in cultural studies. He has received grants from the Government of Portugal (FCT) and the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. He holds the title of Honorary Ambassador at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and is the winner of the 2017 Prize of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for the Dissemination of Science in Poland.
Combine this talk with your visit on Monday the 13th to the Cinematic 360 VR experience “Stellar Entanglement” by Instytut B61, hosted at the Youth Makerspace Larnaka.
Register now: Cosmic Perspective – Larnaca Biennale (biennalelarnaca.com)
OPEN CALL FOR GIRLS IN STEAM 2023
Girls in STEAM Academy’s BridgeSTEAM program is coming back in December!
With a mission to eliminate discrimination and strengthen the presence of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) fields, Girls in STEAM Academy is announcing its third BridgeSTEAM program of the year! The two-day program is aimed at girls aged 14-16 and will take place on 9 & 10 December 2023 at the Youth Makerspace Larnaka.
BridgeSTEAM is not just a program. It is an opportunity for girls to develop new programming skills, learn about the career prospects offered in the STEAM fields, and get in touch with outstanding female role models in Cyprus who are making their way in these fields.
The program also includes a Career Counseling workshop to help girls understand which career options suit them in the world of STEAM and an educational workshop on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
With more than 150 graduates and 3 years of action, the Girls in STEAM Academy team aims for a world without stereotypes, where each of us has the opportunity to follow what we dream without limitations. In 2022, 4 two-day BridgeSTEAM programs were successfully held in three cities of Cyprus, giving girls aged 14-16 and 17-18 the opportunity to experience a unique educational experience – you can see the relevant video here.
“The program has fully met my expectations and I would do it again and again! Thank you very much!!” (2022 program participant)
But the experience for the participants does not stop there. The girls who participate in the Girls in STEAM Academy programs belong to the alumni network that provides them with countless opportunities, either in Cyprus or abroad. Graduates of the 2021 and 2022 programs participated in the “TechGirls” program in the United States, took on the role of presenters on the Academy’s “SheSpeaks” podcast, and had the opportunity to explore various careers through job shadowing at various companies and universities both in Cyprus and abroad.
Application for the December program is open and you can apply at the link here with more information via the program website here until November 24, 2023. Due to high demand, applications after the deadline will not be accepted.
The Girls in STEAM Academy is an initiative of the Be an Ally Foundation, with the main sponsors of this year’s programs being the Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, PwC Cyprus, and the Bank of Cyprus. The initiative is led by Panagiota Polykarpou and Anastasia Liopetritis.
Why STEAM domains?
It is time to overcome stereotypes and give girls the opportunity to show their true potential. Although girls are making rapid progress in the digital world, women make up just 17% of ICT workers in the EU and just 36% of STEM graduates.
For more information and to apply, visit our website: https://steamacademycy.org/
Website: https://steamacademycy.org/
Contact: [email protected]
STEAM & Disability
The innovative robotics workshop “STEAM & Disability” will be held at the Youth Makerspace Larnaka, to promote education, innovation, and the integration of disability with technology among children with and without disabilities.
On Saturday 11 November 2023 at 10:00, children aged 8-12 will have the opportunity to explore possible technological solutions around disability and work with robots to solve potential difficulties that arise for people with physical disabilities.
The aim of the workshop, like the Cyprus Youth Organization’s Youth Makerspace Larnaka, is to create an environment that promotes collaboration, creativity, and innovation, enhancing children’s skills and self-confidence. In addition, it promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities in the STEAM field, thereby creating a more open and progressive community in the field of education and technology.
Building & Visiting USA
“CUTing Edge – American Space” and “Youth Makerspace Larnaka” invite all Ukrainian youth located in Cyprus to the unique workshop “Building & Visiting USA”.
On the 3rd and 4th of November, technological tools and equipment meet US geography and culture at the Youth Makerspace in Larnaka.
Participants between the ages of 14 and 18 are invited to learn more about Virtual Reality, visit and explore various cities, landmarks, and university campuses in the USA and build various iconic American sights and architecture with Lego sets and 3D printers.
Time schedule: Friday 3/11 – 15:00-18:00 & Saturday 4/11 – 10:00-16:00
In order to participate please fill in the form: https://forms.gle/bFUXyCDPuLXHD5nKA
For more information: [email protected] – 24201777 – Instagram & Facebook
Bench – Exhibit for the Kalamourgiki Memorial Museum in Livadia
Within the framework of the cooperation of the Larnaca Tourism Development and Promotion Company, the Municipality of Livadia, the Youth Makerspace Larnaka of the Cyprus Youth Organization and the Larnaca Archives of Phoebus Stavridis and with the support of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, an innovative construction was created for the Kalamurgiki Memorial Museum in Livadia.
The Youth Makerspace Larnaka team, and specifically the product designer Konstantinos Harilaou, was asked to design and build a bench to be placed outside the aforementioned Museum to give it character and attract visitors and young people to the space.
The creators decided to combine the traditional art of reed-making – that is, reeds and mats – with a more modern and modern material, resin. For the three-dimensional design of the structure, the starting point was the section of the traditional ton chairs, which was “transformed” into a bench. The main inspiration for the construction was the American sculptor, of French origin, Armand Fernandez who became known for his use of everyday objects that express the reality of his time. The ultimate goal of the creation was to “freeze” the reed and its deterioration in time, creating the illusion for the visitor that the reed-making materials are floating.
An important addition is the lighting of the construction through the integrated Arduino Uno programming board which automatically changes the color of the bench every certain time. The colors chosen are yellow, which refers to the color of the traditional accent chair, pink, and green since right behind the bench there is the bougainvillea creeper. During the year, the construction will change color automatically through the Arduino Uno board, depending on the season when the bougainvillea blooms.
It is worth noting that the initiative of ETAP Larnaca, the Municipality of Livadia, the Youth Makerspace Larnaka of the Cyprus Youth Organization, and the Larnaca Archives of Phoebus Stavridis is pioneering in Cypriot terms. The successful design and combination of materials was achieved after carrying out various tests and experiments of the resin and electronic additives with the traditional materials.
The public can see the new construction in the outdoor area of the Kalamurgi Memorial Museum in Livadia, where they can get to know in depth the history of this traditional art of our island, which is included in the UNESCO National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
GIRLS IN STEAM ACADEMY 2022 – BridgeSTEAM
Youth Makerspace Larnaka hosted the Girls in STEAM Academy for another year with the #BridgeSTEAM program. It is a non-profit initiative that aims to bridge the gap of women’s representation in jobs in the STEAM disciplines. The Girls in STEAM Academy is an initiative of the Be an Ally Foundation, led by Panagiota Polykarpou and Anastasia Liopetritis.
On December 3rd & 4th, 20 girls aged 14-16 attended programming workshops and learned to make their websites. They met female role models in STEAM fields and had the opportunity to chat with the girls about their careers, how they got here, what their daily lives look like, and what advice they would give their younger selves. In addition, the participants learned about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and specifically about Goal #5 – Gender equality in an environment of trust and mutual understanding.
Despite girls outperforming boys in digital literacy, women account for only 17% of people studying and working in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) fields in the EU and only 36% of STEM graduates. This is mainly a result of gender stereotypes that prevent girls from reaching their full potential. We are delighted that for another year, the Youth Makerspace has helped the Girls in Steam Academy to reduce the barriers that often prevent young girls from developing an interest in careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
For more: https://steamacademycy.org/
None of your beeswax – MAKERsHOUSE 2022
The MAKERsHOUSE hosting program of the Youth Makerspace Larnaka, returned for the 4th consecutive year, aiming to empower the creative community, support artistic production, and promote research and innovation, offering its space, equipment, and services.
For 2022, the Youth Makerspace Larnaka presents the exhibition “None of your beeswax” by resident Elina Hatzinikola on Saturday, November 26 at 19:00. The artist presents us with various innovative methods of creating works of art in collaboration with nature’s amazing architects, the bees. In this process, Elina Hatzinikola applies her knowledge as an amateur beekeeper and utilizes bees as artistic collaborators.
“Thousands of bees are needed to create each sculpture, which both live inside and shape it throughout the process. I, as a designer, provide the shape of the sculpture I desire as a wooden structure coated with honeycomb wax. I expect the bees to build on this honeycomb their three-dimensional shapes. The result is up to the bees. It remains only to imagine the shape since no one can completely control nature and the turn the bees’ work can take.”
Based on this narrative, the artist creates a visual installation through which she wishes to highlight the result of the partnership between bees and humans, drawing attention to their very important existence in our environment.
OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION: 26/11 – 19:00
EXHIBITION DURATION: 28/11 – 2/12
VISIT HOURS: 8:00 – 17:00
Girls in STEAM Academy 2022
The Girls in STEAM Academy, is a non-profit initiative that aims to bridge the gap in women’s representation in jobs in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) fields, announces its new programs for 2022 that aim to empower young girls to pursue careers in the STEAM fields. Girls in STEAM Academy is an initiative of the Be an Ally Foundation, led by Panagiota Polykarpou and Anastasia Liopetritis. Girls in STEAM Academy Girls in STEAM Academy is an initiative of Be an Ally Foundation, led by Panagiota Polykarpou and Anastasia Liopetritis.
In 2021 Girls in STEAM Academy ran two two-day BridgeSTEAM programs in Limassol and Larnaka for girls aged 14-16 (find the highlighted video here). After the huge success of these programs, 4 more BridgeSTEAM 2022 programs will be organized this year:
The two-day BridgeSTEAM program aims to empower female participants on three levels: a) by developing their programming skills, b) by informing them about the career opportunities that exist in STEAM disciplines, and c) by connecting them with female role models in the field of STEAM in Cyprus. The program will also offer a workshop on study selection and career prospects in STEAM by a recognized trainer, as well as an educational workshop on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Registration for this year’s 4th Girls in STEAM Academy program in Larnaca for girls aged 14-16 (December 3 & 4, 2022) is open at the link here or through the program website here. The last day to submit applications is November 20, 2022.
Why STEAM?
Despite girls outperforming boys in digital literacy, women represent only 17% of people studying and working in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) fields in the EU and only 36% of STEM graduates. This is mainly a result of gender stereotypes that prevent girls from reaching their full potential. The Girls in STEAM Academy program aims to break down the barriers that typically prevent young girls from developing an interest in careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
The participants of the programs will have the opportunity to be in the Girls in STEAM Academy Alumni Network and to continue their active involvement with various opportunities both in Cyprus and abroad. In particular, graduates of the 2021 programs had the opportunity to participate in the TechGirls program in the United States, to be presenters on the SheSpeaks podcast, to take part in educational visits, and to participate in job shadowing activities in various companies and Universities both in Cyprus and in abroad.
Website: https://steamacademycy.org/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/steamacademycy
Instagram: @steamacademycy
LinkedIn: Girls in STEAM Academy
YouTube: Girls in STEAM Academy
Contact: [email protected]
Οι συμμετέχουσες των προγραμμάτων θα έχουν την ευκαιρία να βρίσκονται στο Δίκτυο Αποφοίτων του Girls in STEAM Academy και να συνεχίσουν την ενεργή εμπλοκή τους με διάφορες ευκαιρίες τόσο στην Κύπρο όσο και στο εξωτερικό. Συγκεκριμένα, απόφοιτες των προγραμμάτων του 2021 είχαν την ευκαιρία να συμμετάσχουν στο πρόγραμμα TechGirls στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες, να είναι παρουσιάστριες στο SheSpeaks podcast, να λαμβάνουν μέρος σε εκπαιδευτικές επισκέψεις και να συμμετέχουν σε δραστηριότητες job shadowing σε διάφορες εταιρείες και Πανεπιστήμια τόσο στην Κύπρο όσο και στο εξωτερικό.
Ιστοσελίδα: https://steamacademycy.org/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/steamacademycy
Instagram: @steamacademycy
LinkedIn: Girls in STEAM Academy
YouTube: Girls in STEAM Academy
Contact: [email protected]
Workshops For Makers
Workshops for makers from Youth Makerspace Larnaka
Youth Makerspace Larnaka continues to offer workshops for makers, promoting the learning of the technological equipment available in the space. Our goal is to educate and inform the public about how new forms of technology can contribute to the creation of original ideas. This time, the workshop series will focus on learning new technology programs and equipment, to network the trainers together with the audience, thus expanding the community of Youth Makerspace Larnaka.
PROGRAM OF WORKSHOPS
Woodturning Workshop – Lathe Workshop
5 & 6 November 2022
9:00 – 13:00
Youth Makerspace Larnaka is holding an introductory woodworking workshop in collaboration with the LoveNlight team, specifically focusing on the lathe machine. The workshop includes a brief exploration of different types of wood and an explanatory demonstration of the most commonly used woodworking tools and gauges. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment, under the guidance of professionals Zahad & Navid Golipour of the LoveNlight team, and make their own piece on the lathe!
On November 5th the workshop is aimed at adults (18+), while on November 6th at children from 9 years and older. Must be accompanied by a guardian.
3D Design Workshop – 3D design and Virtual Reality
November 19, 2022
10:00 – 13:00
The 3D design workshop focuses on the use of the Rhinoceros program, emphasis is placed on designing a piece of furniture and transferring the design to the Virtual Reality application. This particular workshop allows the participant to experience the interactivity and browsing of the Virtual Reality equipment, elements that have now significantly contributed to the completion of a product design!
The workshop is aimed at people over 15 years old.
Arduino Workshop – Programming and Internet Of Things
December 10, 2022
10:00 – 13:00
The programming workshop invites the participants to explore ways to incorporate Arduino equipment into their everyday lives. Through the Internet of Things concept, we learn how to connect smart mechanisms to the Internet so that our daily movements work automatically and autonomously. In the interactive workshop, the participants will have the opportunity to design and create their own smart home for future use and implementation in real conditions.
The workshop is aimed at people over 15 years old.
To register for our workshops, you should fill out the registration form below: https://forms.gle/yZbNtJSAaJgCu78v6
Important information
- Workshops will be held at Youth Makerspace Larnaka by the site’s instructors at levels for beginners and more advanced participants.
- You can take part in all the workshops.
- The workshops will be held in Greek.
- No prior knowledge is required for any of the workshops.
- Participation is free.
- The number of entries is limited.
- Computers will be provided on-site for each participant, but you can bring your own if you wish.
- Please be at the venue 5 minutes before the start of the workshop.