IMSE opens its doors to the science of the future

More than 400 students have explored the world of microelectronics during the 2024-2025 academic year in a commitment to disseminating and promoting scientific vocations

A total of 14 entities, including university associations, institutes, and other educational organizations, were able to visit the IMSE facilities during the 2024-2025 academic year.

These visits, organized as part of the center's scientific outreach activities, have allowed more than 400 students to gain a direct and participatory insight into the world of research, learning firsthand what working at a scientific institute entails. During each visit, students were able to explore the different technological areas in which IMSE works, thanks to an introductory talk given by the research staff, followed by a guided tour of its laboratories. In these spaces, visitors had the opportunity to observe ongoing experiments and familiarize themselves with some of the instruments used in cutting-edge research, such as the anechoic chamber, high-precision microscopes, optical systems with lasers, and other specialized equipment.

The role of Science in the neighborhood

Two of the schools that visited the IMSE (Mexico City University) this academic year did so through the Science in the Neighborhood initiative, a CSIC outreach project that seeks to bring science to neighborhoods and contexts where it has traditionally been less present. In this way, they were able to learn not only about the fundamentals of microelectronics, but also about its application in multiple technological sectors and its impact on our daily lives.

These visits, combined with the workshops we conduct in schools and educational settings, reaffirm our commitment to disseminating and educating new generations, fostering scientific vocations, and bringing research to all corners of society.