Over 9,000 students have participated in the Research Lab to date. Students who attended the lab programs have enjoyed:
“The entire lab, as I had never been in a lab like this before. The equipment was good and modern; it was a different and very interesting experience for me.”
“The experiment had many stages, and they were all very interesting. I also liked that the tasks were not similar but different.”
“The experiments were interesting and realistic; it felt like we were doing something truly necessary, not just learning theory.”
“The day was organized very interestingly; there was a story, not just completing tasks for no reason.”
“The tasks were broken into smaller parts. If needed, help was available quickly, and the tasks were engaging.”
“New knowledge, friendly instructors, everything was nice and fun.”
“I got to do interesting experiments that we usually don’t do in school.”
“It was fun to do things as they happen in real-life research.”
Teachers accompanying the students have said:
“Learning in a different environment and situation is very motivating – the place, the instructors, the scenario. The instructors were excellent. The important thing is that in the classroom, usually only one teacher has to help every student, but here there were 4 instructors.”
“Very interesting, diverse tasks. Students had to apply functional reading skills, mathematical skills, drawing skills, and precision. The instructive, solution-oriented tasks encouraged students to put in more effort.”
“Very well thought out, adapted to children’s age, attractive; the students actually got what was advertised.”
“The simplicity of the experiments and equipment, while at the same time the wide scope of knowledge, integration with multiple subjects.”
“Students were assisted by very dedicated young instructors. The whole day was very well organized. Students really enjoy being guided by graduate and doctoral students. It was excellent that experiments were not done in isolation, but included thorough explanations. It was clear that all preparation was done very thoughtfully and with heart – it could be seen at every step.”
“For students, it was very important to do lab work at the university – in the same place where future chemists, doctors, etc., study.”
“It was especially nice that no one was left out, and no moment occurred where someone didn’t understand, because there were enough instructors and everyone received attention.”
“Students could work independently; otherwise difficult subjects felt more fun, and the topics fit the curriculum.”
