078105/Z/05/Z: Biomedical Horizons

Project description:This award is for an event to raise awareness of biomedical sciences and careers by engaging the public in exploration and discussion with practitioners and role models. Hands-on workshops facilitated by role models provide the vehicle for participants to informally interview the role models, to explore with the public their perceptions of the powers and limitations in this area of science, and to arrange work placements with the organisations represented at the event. A supporting resource pack contains transcripts of the interviews, together with information and contact details, enabling schools and other organisations to hold their own event.

Grant Holder:Prof Mary Bownes

Organisation:University of Edinburgh

Grant type:People Awards

Financial year:2004/2005