Workshops conducted in Polish!
Workshops: 9 June 2025 - Cogiteon (Małopolska Science Centre)
Workshop Registration
Ticket purchases and participant registration are available here:
https://bilety.cogiteon.pl/rezerwacja/wydarzenie.html?idg=15&d=3
The fee for a single workshop is PLN 20.
The event will take place on 9 June 2025 at the Małopolska Science Centre Cogiteon.
Workshop 1: Learning (with) AI - Dr Eng. Łukasz Walusiak, Dr Renata Staśko
The aim of this artificial-intelligence workshop is to demonstrate how a tool that can streamline and accelerate work in many areas actually functions. AI can spark creative inspiration—but it also carries risks. Does artificial intelligence help us more than it hinders us? Together with participants we will seek answers to this and other questions.
Dr inż. Łukasz Walusiak – born in Żywiec (Poland), he earned a PhD in Computer Science at the Institute of Computer Science, University of Silesia. During and after his doctoral studies he worked at the Institute of Technical Sciences, Pedagogical University of Kraków. He is now employed in the Department of Computer Science, Silesian Academy in Katowice, where he is actively involved in research. His work focuses on the analysis of medical and technical images, contributing to both theoretical and applied advancements in these fields.
Dr Renata Staśko – computer-science teacher at the Piarist Primary School of St Stanisław Konarski in Kraków. From 2002 to 2021 an academic teacher at the Commission of National Education University in Kraków. She holds degrees in Technical Education (KEN University), Materials Engineering with a specialization in Computer Methods (AGH University of Science and Technology), postgraduate qualifications in Computer Science and Network Administration, and a certified course in Educational Management. She has been involved in numerous educational projects—among them University of the Second Age, Knowledge Seekers, Usus est Optimus Magister, Knowledge, Practice, Cooperation—the Key to Business Success, and An Effective System for Teacher Training and Development. She delivers classes in ICT education and conducts teacher training in IT-supported instruction and modern, active teaching methods. Author of more than 35 peer-reviewed publications.
Workshop 2: Paper Metamorphoses – Creative Paper-Working - Dr Mariusz Jużyniec
Join Paper Metamorphoses to explore the extraordinary potential hidden in an ordinary sheet of paper. In 90 minutes participants will fold modular origami, cut and glue paper, and experiment with diverse folding and joining techniques to create spatial forms and geometric compositions. You will learn the basics of symmetry in geometry and discover how to design tessellations—repeating patterns that cover a plane. Origami and papercraft techniques will be used to build complex, striking structures. We will discuss practical applications of these techniques in education, decoration, design, and manual therapy. The session develops spatial imagination, manual dexterity, and sensitivity to form.
The workshop is creative and experimental—no previous experience required. All materials are provided. Activities are suitable for various age groups and skill levels, making Paper Metamorphoses a perfect blend of fun, learning, and aesthetics.
Dr Mariusz Jużyniec – graduate of Jagiellonian University; lecturer in the Department of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Computer Science and Telecommunications, Cracow University of Technology. His scientific interests centre on differential equations, functional analysis, control theory, optimisation methods, and game theory. He has been actively promoting mathematics for many years.
Workshop 3: TECHNOLOGY – Colour and Light in Action - Dr Eng. Agnieszka Łapczuk
We invite teachers to an inspiring workshop that combines the natural sciences and technology in a STEAM framework. Participants will carry out engaging experiments: building a simple spectroscope by hand and creating a chemical pH-meter based on natural colour indicators. You will see how the fascinating world of colour and light can become a springboard for interdisciplinary classroom work—blending chemistry, physics, computer science, art, and creative thinking.
Dr inż. Agnieszka Łapczuk is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Cracow University of Technology. She is deeply involved in teaching, leads courses in organic chemistry, and organises workshops for neurodiverse children.
Workshop 4: How to Talk to, Observe, and Better Understand Students – Empathy in Education - Dr Eng. Ryszard Ćwiertniak
Based on the Design Thinking method, this workshop offers a chance to view school reality through students’ eyes. Participants will experience the empathise phase—the first step of the design process—learning tools and techniques for deeper insight into students’ emotions, needs, and experiences.
The session is practical and interactive. Teachers will learn how to conduct empathetic conversations, analyse the educational environment, and observe students with greater attentiveness. The goal is to build relational skills and respond more effectively to educational and behavioural challenges.
The programme is built on School Retool materials (Stanford University) and implemented under a Creative Commons licence.
Dr inż. Ryszard Ćwiertniak – project-management expert specialising in agile methodologies and Design Thinking. He holds a PhD in management along with master’s degrees in public administration and electrical engineering. He runs AI and digital-innovation projects in both the public and private sectors and took part in the Erasmus+ project beSpoke on personalised education and technology in teaching. Author of publications on innovation and AI, IBM Design Thinking mentor, and agile-method trainer. As an ambassador of Early Warning Europe he supports companies in digital transformation.
Workshop 5: CHEMISTRY – The Dance of Electrons - MSc Eng. Mikołaj Sadowski
We invite chemistry teachers to a hands-on, inspiring workshop that deepens understanding of chemical bonds—their nature, types, and formation mechanisms.
Programme highlights
A concise overview of interatomic interactions and bonding from physical and chemical perspectives, with emphasis on electron density and electron-localisation functions.
Practical construction of Lewis structures—effective ways to explain them to students and clarify phenomena such as sulfur’s hexavalence in sulfuric acid.
Bond laboratory—live demonstrations of bond formation, breaking, and transformation, including converting an ionic bond into a covalent one, forming covalent bonds between free elements, and molecular polarisation during bromination reactions.
The workshop merges theory and practice, offering ready-to-use ideas and examples that help students grasp the complexities of chemical bonding.
Mgr inż. Mikołaj Sadowski – graduate in Chemical Technology and PhD candidate at the Doctoral School of Cracow University of Technology. His research combines organic synthesis with quantum-chemical calculations using DFT methods.
Workshop: 10 June 2025 - Cracow University of Technology
Workshop: Cosmic Workshops – Dr Dominika Kuźma
Workshop: Cosmic Workshops – Dr Dominika Kuźma
Do you dream of traveling to space? Are you fascinated by rockets and planets? If so – this workshop is just for you!
We invite all future astronauts, space exploration enthusiasts, young engineers, and science lovers to a unique cosmic construction workshop. During this session, we will embark on an exciting journey beyond the boundaries of our planet!
We’ll start by discovering fascinating facts and curiosities about space missions. Then we’ll move on to the hands-on part – using simple, everyday materials, we’ll design and build our own space-themed models. It might be a rocket, a Mars rover, or even a Mars drone – the only limit is your imagination!
This workshop is a blend of science, fun, and creative exploration.
Dr Dominika Kuźma is an assistant professor at the Henryk Niewodniczański Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
She specializes in theoretical physics, with her research focusing on issues related to magnetism. Dr Kuźma is actively involved in science outreach: she conducts numerous workshops and popular science demonstrations.
In 2024, she was a finalist in the 20th edition of the Science Popularizer competition in the Scientist category, organized by the Science in Poland website.
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