Biomedical Sciences: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Human Body
The journey begins with an introduction to the world of Cell Biology and Microbiology, where students study the structure of cells and the basic categories of pathogenic microorganisms, focusing on the factors that disrupt the homeostasis of our body. The quest for knowledge continues with the organs and the organ systems of the human body. […]
Bioengineering: A Glance at the Future of Medicine
Research advancements in tissue engineering and drug delivery are revolutionizing medicine. Stem cells, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and biomaterial research have enabled us to envision methods that may radically change how we treat patients in the future. In this course students are introduced to bioengineering, the discipline that applies the engineering principles of design and analysis […]
Be a Scientist!
What do paleontologists work on? How do meteorologists predict the weather? How do molecular biologists isolate DNA? In this interactive course, students live and work as different researchers every day and become familiar with the scientific method. Scientific fields such as Astrophysics, Paleontology, Meteorology, Oceanology, Genetics and Health Sciences, as well as environmental concepts such […]
Ancient Architecture & Hidden Math
When was mathematical thinking born? What knowledge did architects have 4 thousand years ago? How were the pyramids built? What is the “golden” ratio? Are there perfect numbers? Where is Math hiding in the Parthenon? Why is the seating area in ancient Greek theaters in a circular shape? In this course, we will analyze the use […]
Adventures in Science and Engineering
In this dynamic and interactive course, students embark on an exciting journey to explore the fascinating worlds of Science and Engineering. Through a combined approach involving engaging discussions, hands-on experiments, and creative projects, students will develop a deep understanding of fundamental scientific principles and engineering concepts and how they contribute to solving real-world problems and […]