When science leaves the labs and enters communities, ordinary lessons can be transformed into captivating experiences of learning and discovery. On October 23, 2026, more than 50 students in grades 7–9 from the middle school in the village of Bahmut, Călărași District, and the middle school in the town of Cornești, Ungheni District, participated in interactive activities focused on artificial intelligence and augmented reality, alongside a team of young researchers from the “Vladimir Andrunachievici” Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science (IMI) at Moldova State University. The team

Students from two educational institutions in northern Moldova had the opportunity to discover the practical applications of scientific research, ranging from modern methods of combating pollution to the genetics of the nervous system. The meetings took place on October 16, 2026, in the Briceni and Edineț districts, where specialists from the Moldova State University (USM) and the “Nicolae Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) gave lectures as part of the “Researchers at Schools” program. The first meeting took place at the Theoretical High School in the village of

As part's of the “Researchers at Schools” program, researchers Olesea Nemerenco and Corina Glibiciuc helped bring students closer to the world of research by giving them the opportunity to discover the scientific work carried out at the Institute of Genetics, Physiology and Plant Protection at Moldova State University. The visit to the Laboratory of Phytopharmacy and Ecotoxicology was led by the laboratory director, Dr. habil. Tudor Nastas, who introduced the students to the main areas of research and the team’s work. Researcher Olesea Nemerenco spoke to them about monitoring the cutworm

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

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

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

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

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