As part of the “Researchers at Schools” program, 11th- and 12th-grade students at the “Petru Zadnipru” Theoretical High School in Chișinău participated in an interactive session on the genetics of the nervous system, led by Ms. Diana Covalenco, a resident in psychiatry at the “Nicolae Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy. The event highlighted important topics in contemporary medicine and research, such as the role of genes in mental health, the influence of genetic factors on the onset of neurodegenerative diseases, and current challenges in the field of neurobiology. The
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In the framework of “Researchers at Schools” program, on September 28, 2026, the “Ion Creangă” Gimansium in Călărași hosted a science outreach event designed to familiarize students with the world of insects, pest monitoring methods, and biological solutions used to protect plants and agricultural products. The event was attended by Olesea Nemerenco, a research scientist at the Laboratory of Plant Protection and Ecotoxicology, and Corina Glibiciuc, a third-year doctoral student, both from the Institute of Genetics, Physiology, and Plant Protection at Moldova State University. The researchers
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On September 5, 2026, a "Science Communication" workshop brought together “Research Ambassadors” for a hands-on and interactive event, where they learned to transform complex scientific topics into clear, accessible and engaging narratives for the general public. The event, organized by AO InfoGroup and hosted by the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, was held as part of the Sci-TRUST project “Fostering trust in science: European Researchers’ Night”. The workshop was led by Mădălina Cocea, a science communication specialist at the Technology Transfer Center of “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University in
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Academy of Sciences of Moldova and Moldova Young Academy, in partnership with the Technical University of Moldova, “N. Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Alecu Russo” Bălți State University and AO Infogroup, invite secondary education institutions to participate in the “Researchers at Schools” program, which aims to promote science and research among high schoolers and pupils. About the Program The “Researchers at Schools” program, organized with the support of the European Commission as part of the European Researchers’ Night project 2026–2027, involves a series of
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Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Technical University of Moldova, “Nicolae Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Alecu Russo” Bălți State University and AO “InfoGroup”, as part of the European Researchers’ Night 2026–2027 project, announce the call for participation of young researchers who will serve as research ambassadors, promoting science and technology in schools and high schools. The “Researchers in Schools” program, organized with the support of the European Commission and funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions as part of the European Researchers’ Night project

