On March 15, students participating in the secondary school competition BIO–GO–Higher visited the ISSP UL to explore the institute’s various areas of expertise, impressive scientific achievements, and ongoing research initiatives.
During their visit, the students were engaged in a captivating presentation that outlined the ISSP UL’s research domains, the accomplishments of its scientists, and the projects currently underway. After the introduction, the students had the opportunity to tour different laboratories. Their journey began at the Laboratory of Spectroscopy, one of the institute’s largest facilities, where they discovered various research methodologies related to optical, magnetic, and electron spectroscopy.
Next, they proceeded to the Laboratory of Optical Materials, where they deepened their understanding of optical phenomena across different substances. The Energy Materials Laboratory particularly fascinated the students with its focus on pressing topics such as energy storage, climate neutrality, and sustainable practices. Finally, in the Micro and Nanodevices Laboratory, the students were introduced to the microdevices and structures central to research in new materials, biological processes, and physical phenomena.
This visit provided the students with significant insights into practical physics and scientific inquiry, fostering a deeper appreciation for the institute’s efforts and the array of career paths available in the field of physics.
The BIO-GO-Higher competition for secondary school students aims to broaden their understanding of natural sciences, which include chemistry, biology, physics, and medicine. Teams of four to five students from the 10th and 11th grades are eligible to participate, with each team required to appoint a captain and have a mentor. The event is coordinated by the Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence (BBCE) project partners, which include Riga Technical University, the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, and Rīga Stradiņš University.
