Deploying food production shop. We create food additives, master preservation processes and learn about the properties and origin of food. All for the sake of a great goal - to create a pizza in a very scientific way.
For children from 7 to 14 years old
In two hours your child will:
Turn food into mind food
Learn about the composition of food, its physical and chemical properties
Will master the technology of canning and scientific boiling eggs
Synthesizes a couple of "E" and find out whether it is harmful to health
INTERACTIVE SCIENTIFIC EVENT
FOOD SCIENCE
Children in 4 groups, formed by age, with the assistance of our scientists will independently conduct their own experiments in four laboratories.
What is Smart Barcelona?
SCIENCE MADE EASYOur programs are designed for children of 5-13 years old. They are written in accessible language and conducted by young scientists, who are full of enthusiasm. In our programs we use the latest achievements of modern pedagogy: quests and games, gadgets and multimedia.
20 EXPERIMENTS IN 2 HOURSWe don't consider science throwing dry ice into water, loud explosions or colourful fire. Our programs are real: from the experiments on genetics with drosophilae to chemical synthesis of esters.
VARIETYEvery month we present a brand new program. We make it in order for you not to get bored and visit us regularly. Thus, in a year or two your child will form a complete scientific picture of the world.
Parents will not get boredChildren always look up to you. That is why we always make a separate program for the parents where you can learn new things and have fun at the same time.
About Smart Barcelona
GENERAL INFORMATION
We offer interactive events and courses on natural sciences for children of 5-6, 7-10 and 11-13 years and their parents.
Each event is a brief introductory course on chemistry, physics, biology, medicine and other sciences.
In January 2019 we launched the first event for children and their parents from and around Barcelona. The scientific monitors who guide children into the programs are real young scientists from the best universities in Barcelona.
We offer interactive events and courses on natural sciences for children of 5-6, 7-10 and 11-13 years and their parents.
Each event is a brief introductory course on chemistry, physics, biology, medicine and other sciences.
In January 2019 we launched the first event for children and their parents from and around Barcelona. The scientific monitors who guide children into the programs are real young scientists from the best universities in Barcelona.
WHAT ARE THE EVENTS LIKE
Each program consists of four labs where children conduct various experiments. Each team spends 20 minutes in each lab — this time is enough to get the theory and make an experiment.
If the program has a slot for kids 5-6 years old, we make for them a separate program with simpler but spectacular experiences, in which children can sometimes participate. The show also contains interactive games and dances.
Meanwhile, the parents are involved in adult program - interactive quiz and a short lecture on the same topic that the main program.
LANGUAGE
In the laboratories, classes are taught in Spanish or Catalan. Sometimes there are also groups in English - check the schedule! You also can gather a group of 16 children (for example, in your school), and then the classes in the laboratories will be in English. Please contact us if you are interested in it!
Each program consists of four labs where children conduct various experiments. Each team spends 20 minutes in each lab — this time is enough to get the theory and make an experiment.
If the program has a slot for kids 5-6 years old, we make for them a separate program with simpler but spectacular experiences, in which children can sometimes participate. The show also contains interactive games and dances.
Meanwhile, the parents are involved in adult program - interactive quiz and a short lecture on the same topic that the main program.
LANGUAGE
In the laboratories, classes are taught in Spanish or Catalan. Sometimes there are also groups in English - check the schedule! You also can gather a group of 16 children (for example, in your school), and then the classes in the laboratories will be in English. Please contact us if you are interested in it!
MAIN FEATURES
We chose the current format for a reason. Here are our main points:
We chose the current format for a reason. Here are our main points:
- 1InteractivityWe think that children understand natural sciences better when they conduct experiments. Once a child operates a mannequin, he/she learns more about human body than after a lecture on anatomy.
- 2ScientificityWe don't consider science throwing dry ice into water, loud explosions or colorful fire. Our programs are real: from the experiments on genetics with drosophilae to chemical synthesis of esters. Our monitors are not animators, but students and alumni of the science faculties of leading universities of Barcelona.
- 3OriginalityWe never conduct "classic" experiments that have been shown to children in different science shows for years. Our developers are always thinking of something new to surprise you with. It's unlikely that you'll see what your children perform at our events anywhere else.
- 4VarietyEvery month we present a brand new program. We make it in order for you not to get bored and visit us regularly. Thus, in a year or two your child will form a complete scientific picture of the world.
- 5New technologiesIn our events we use the newest developments of modern pedagogy: quests and games, gadgets and multimedia.
- 6Program for parentsChildren always look up to you. That is why we always make a separate program for the parents where you can learn new things and have fun at the same time.
AND ALSO
We just love science. We think that there are few things in the world that are as beautiful and exciting as science. This is what helps us create new programs and refine on our product.
We just love science. We think that there are few things in the world that are as beautiful and exciting as science. This is what helps us create new programs and refine on our product.
About the "Food science" workshop
In the company of physicists, chemists and biologists, the children will conduct a series of experiments on ordinary food. In a little more than two hours we will find out what the food consists of, sort it into components and assemble it in an exquisite dish for our scientific monitors.
- Breathtaking aromas
labWe will assemble our own extraction apparatus. We find out what mint actually smells like, why red pepper is so hot and we get odors that are familiar to the kitchen in a laboratory way. - Boiled eggs
labUsing physical and chemical methods, we calculate the ideal time for boiling an egg. We separate the yolk from the protein, make a qualitative comparison of the compositions and find out all about the cost of the eaten-away egg. - Canned pineapples
labWe will get acquainted with canned products and understand the methods of food preservation. Preserve a couple of pineapples in four different ways and take it all home to find out which preservation method is best. - Gummy bears
labРазберемся в механических свойствах желе, выясним, что общего у яблок, красных водорослей и куриных костей. Выделим желирующие вещества и создадим мармеладки на лабораторном оборудовании.
- One ticket for € 35
- 2 hourswill pass unnoticed for both children and parents
- 4 surgeriestheoretical knowledge and practical experiments
- A scientific giftfor each child for a home experiment
DISCOUNTED TICKETS
One child and one adult of the single-parent family: € 32
A child of the large family and his parents: € 32
A child of the large family and his parents: € 32
How is the workshop going?
60 CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN ONE EVENT
There are 4 teams, 15 people each. Every team visits every one of the 4 labs. Our program is totally interactive and children make the experiments on their own.
The program was developed by young scientists and science popularizers from the best universities in the world. Students, graduates and young scientists from universities in Barcelona are conducting the program.
For everybody's convenience we split our teams in two age groups: 7-9 and 10-14. The topics are the same, and children are more comfortable with peers of the same age.
PARENTS WILL NOT GET BORED
We make a separate program for the parents where you can learn new things and have fun at the same time.
IMPORTANT!
Before each program we carry out a small quest. We advise you to come half an hour before the start in order to have time to participate in it.
There are 4 teams, 15 people each. Every team visits every one of the 4 labs. Our program is totally interactive and children make the experiments on their own.
The program was developed by young scientists and science popularizers from the best universities in the world. Students, graduates and young scientists from universities in Barcelona are conducting the program.
For everybody's convenience we split our teams in two age groups: 7-9 and 10-14. The topics are the same, and children are more comfortable with peers of the same age.
PARENTS WILL NOT GET BORED
We make a separate program for the parents where you can learn new things and have fun at the same time.
IMPORTANT!
Before each program we carry out a small quest. We advise you to come half an hour before the start in order to have time to participate in it.
The authors of the scientific event
The development team of the project "Smart Cities" - graduates and postgraduates of Moscow State University, current scientific researchers Anastasia Panova, Yegor Musin, Alexander Kim, Alisa Pobedinskaya.
Program for the parents
As usual, we have a special program for parents. It is an interactive quiz and a short lecture.
Let's talk about food additives, harmful and beneficial formulations, and see what we can eat.
Let's talk about food additives, harmful and beneficial formulations, and see what we can eat.
Our team
The Smart Barcelona monitors are young scientists, students and graduates from the best European universities, who work in laboratories on weekdays and run workshops of Smart Barcelona on weekends.
- Marc Elosuascientific monitor
- Marta Badiascientific monitorStudying the Master in Bioinformatics at the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University.
learn more - Giulio Nigroscientific monitorMaster in Conservation and Evolution.
Master in Scientific, Medical and Environmental Communication, Pompeu Fabra University.
learn more - Laura Mañasscientific monitorMaster's degree in rare diseases at the Pablo de Olavide University.
Writing her PhD thesis in the field of biomedicine.
learn more - Alex Murscientific monitorMaster in Molecular Biotechnology at the University of Barcelona.
learn more - Lucía Sánchezscientific monitor
Laura López Gilibets
Laura López Gilibets is an active and positive girl, she likes to meet new people and get to know fresh ideas.
Her motto is Sapere aude (it can be translated as "be curious"), it seems that it is this phrase that motivated her first to study biochemistry and then rare diseases of metabolism in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona (Hospital Clínic UB).
Laura is sure that science is the key not only to understand the world, but to find a way to do it better; and that knowledge exists to share them.
She loves to travel, play sports and read books, as a child she even dreamed of writing a book about her trips.
Laura is a certified free time instructor with extensive experience working with children and with many interesting stories she brings from summer camps and other places.
Education:
Master in Biomedicine at the University of Barcelona.
Free time monitor title.
Hobbies:
Sport, volunteer programs on the personal and educational development of children, scientific dissemination, preservation of the environment.
Her motto is Sapere aude (it can be translated as "be curious"), it seems that it is this phrase that motivated her first to study biochemistry and then rare diseases of metabolism in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona (Hospital Clínic UB).
Laura is sure that science is the key not only to understand the world, but to find a way to do it better; and that knowledge exists to share them.
She loves to travel, play sports and read books, as a child she even dreamed of writing a book about her trips.
Laura is a certified free time instructor with extensive experience working with children and with many interesting stories she brings from summer camps and other places.
Education:
Master in Biomedicine at the University of Barcelona.
Free time monitor title.
Hobbies:
Sport, volunteer programs on the personal and educational development of children, scientific dissemination, preservation of the environment.
Alex Mur Espinosa
Alex Mur Espinosa as a child wanted to be a veterinarian or scientist. Then he decided that science was not only useful, but also fun, and decided to study biochemistry, and then did the Master's in Molecular Biotechnology.
During his master's project, Alex and his colleagues tried to restore the pancreas function of people with diabetes.
But Alex's true passion is the fight against cancer. He is currently studying how to cure certain types of cancer by activating the body's natural defensive capabilities.
Alex is a certified free time monitor. He has a lot of experience working with children in various educational, leisure and summer camp programs.
Education:
Degree in Biochemistry from the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
Master in Molecular Biotechnology at the University of Barcelona.
Free time monitor title.
Hobbies:
Reading, sports, cinema.
During his master's project, Alex and his colleagues tried to restore the pancreas function of people with diabetes.
But Alex's true passion is the fight against cancer. He is currently studying how to cure certain types of cancer by activating the body's natural defensive capabilities.
Alex is a certified free time monitor. He has a lot of experience working with children in various educational, leisure and summer camp programs.
Education:
Degree in Biochemistry from the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
Master in Molecular Biotechnology at the University of Barcelona.
Free time monitor title.
Hobbies:
Reading, sports, cinema.
Marta Badia Graset
Marta Badia Graset is a biologist, although as a child she wanted to be a salesperson or astronaut :)
Marta studied human biology and during the grade she was able to participate in several research projects. One of them was to understand why equal cells behave differently. Another was aimed at finding new methods to cure resistant infections. Now Marta is doing her final master's work in which she investigates why the accumulation of protein in cells causes her death.
Marta is a certified free time instructor, since she was 15 she has worked with children in various educational and leisure programs and in summer camps. He believes that knowledge does not only come from schools or universities, but that it can be learned anywhere and at any time. When Marta has free time, she likes going to the theater, to museums and to concerts.
Education:
Degree in Human Biology (2017). Now she is studying the Master in Bioinformatics for Health Sciences in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University.
Free time monitor title.
Hobbies:
Theater, books, cooking, swimming and hiking, castells.
Marta studied human biology and during the grade she was able to participate in several research projects. One of them was to understand why equal cells behave differently. Another was aimed at finding new methods to cure resistant infections. Now Marta is doing her final master's work in which she investigates why the accumulation of protein in cells causes her death.
Marta is a certified free time instructor, since she was 15 she has worked with children in various educational and leisure programs and in summer camps. He believes that knowledge does not only come from schools or universities, but that it can be learned anywhere and at any time. When Marta has free time, she likes going to the theater, to museums and to concerts.
Education:
Degree in Human Biology (2017). Now she is studying the Master in Bioinformatics for Health Sciences in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University.
Free time monitor title.
Hobbies:
Theater, books, cooking, swimming and hiking, castells.
Marc Elosua Bayés
Since I was little Marc Elosua wanted to be a scientist. According to Marc, science is the art of giving answers to questions and getting to know oneself and the world around him better. Logically, as a child he first asked his parents questions, then his teachers at school and later at the University, and finally became a biologist.
Marc has a Master's Degree in Bioinformatics. It is the science that groups biology and computer science and that develops the methods and means to work with the data of biological experiments. Nowadays in biology and medicine there is so much data to analyze that it is impossible to handle them by hand. That's why special programs are needed to do it.
Marc is now interested in the cross-platform method that will allow us to explore the methylation of genes by spending less money and less time. It also helps doctors prevent heart disease.
Marc loves and knows how to work with children. For the past six years he has worked as a monitor in camps for children in the United States. What he most appreciates in his work is the opportunity to make a positive and significant impact on the lives of children.
Education:
Master in Bioinformatics from Pompeu Fabra University.
Hobbies:
Outdoor activities in the company of his great friends.
Marc has a Master's Degree in Bioinformatics. It is the science that groups biology and computer science and that develops the methods and means to work with the data of biological experiments. Nowadays in biology and medicine there is so much data to analyze that it is impossible to handle them by hand. That's why special programs are needed to do it.
Marc is now interested in the cross-platform method that will allow us to explore the methylation of genes by spending less money and less time. It also helps doctors prevent heart disease.
Marc loves and knows how to work with children. For the past six years he has worked as a monitor in camps for children in the United States. What he most appreciates in his work is the opportunity to make a positive and significant impact on the lives of children.
Education:
Master in Bioinformatics from Pompeu Fabra University.
Hobbies:
Outdoor activities in the company of his great friends.
Lucía Sánchez Alba
Lucía Sánchez is from Málaga. When she was little she dreamed of being a math teacher and then decided that it was more fun to be a scientist, because everything that happens has its motive, and it is more than interesting to detect this motive!
Now Lucia studies the horizontal genetic transfer in the DNA of Mycoplasma genitalium, a very interesting bacterium for biologists, because it has been considered as the organism with the smallest genome. The most interesting research in which Lucia has participated is the study of bacteria resistant to antibiotics.
From now on, Lucia would like to start a PhD in molecular biology and teach the children at Smart Barcelona on weekends.
Education:
Master's Degree in Biosciences from the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
Hobbies:
Music, books, drawing.
Now Lucia studies the horizontal genetic transfer in the DNA of Mycoplasma genitalium, a very interesting bacterium for biologists, because it has been considered as the organism with the smallest genome. The most interesting research in which Lucia has participated is the study of bacteria resistant to antibiotics.
From now on, Lucia would like to start a PhD in molecular biology and teach the children at Smart Barcelona on weekends.
Education:
Master's Degree in Biosciences from the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
Hobbies:
Music, books, drawing.
Laura Mañas García
From her childhood Laura Mañas dreamed of being a scientist because at that time she already understood that science is the art of changing the world step by step.
Now she is writing her PhD thesis in the field of biomedicine, so with all reason she can be defined as a true young scientist. Before Laura studied genetics and rare diseases, and now seeks to cure diseases related to muscle atrophy.
Since she was a child she dreamed of making her own great scientific discovery. Its motto is If you believe in something, you can reach it, so we are sure that one day your dream will come true!
Education:
Master's degree in rare diseases at the Pablo de Olavide University.
Hobbies:
Books, swimming and other outdoor activities.
Now she is writing her PhD thesis in the field of biomedicine, so with all reason she can be defined as a true young scientist. Before Laura studied genetics and rare diseases, and now seeks to cure diseases related to muscle atrophy.
Since she was a child she dreamed of making her own great scientific discovery. Its motto is If you believe in something, you can reach it, so we are sure that one day your dream will come true!
Education:
Master's degree in rare diseases at the Pablo de Olavide University.
Hobbies:
Books, swimming and other outdoor activities.
Giulio Nigro
According to Giulio, the greatest discovery of humanity is the science. He is sure that the most important thing in life is to never stop being curious like a child.
Being a child Giulio dreamed of a job related to travel and nature, so in his native Rome he chose the degree in Biological Sciences. Later he worked on projects on communication in the animal world, such as the study of the communication of various types of insects at the University of Greifswald, in Germany. He is also an active participant in nature conservation projects.
He has arrived in Barcelona to obtain a Master's Degree in Scientific, Medical and Environmental Communication from Pompeu Fabra University. And to join the Smart Barcelona team, of course.
Education:
Degree in Biological Sciences (Rome, 2012).
Master in Conservation and Evolution (Pisa, 2015).
Master in Scientific, Medical and Environmental Communication (UPF).
Hobbies:
Drawing and illustration, hiking.
Being a child Giulio dreamed of a job related to travel and nature, so in his native Rome he chose the degree in Biological Sciences. Later he worked on projects on communication in the animal world, such as the study of the communication of various types of insects at the University of Greifswald, in Germany. He is also an active participant in nature conservation projects.
He has arrived in Barcelona to obtain a Master's Degree in Scientific, Medical and Environmental Communication from Pompeu Fabra University. And to join the Smart Barcelona team, of course.
Education:
Degree in Biological Sciences (Rome, 2012).
Master in Conservation and Evolution (Pisa, 2015).
Master in Scientific, Medical and Environmental Communication (UPF).
Hobbies:
Drawing and illustration, hiking.
Ariadna de las Heras
Ariadna de las Heras is a monitor of Smart Barcelona. Originally from a small town near Barcelona, in a somewhat ironic tone, she describes herself as a "village" person. Being a little girl, she dreamed of being an astronaut or a jurist, but finally she chose a completely different profession.
We appreciate Ariadna a lot because she is the only psychologist of our team, and her profession is very important when it comes to working with children. Her specialty is clinical psychology, throughout her studies she participated in breast cancer research.
Ariadna is a radio presenter and in her program she talks about psychology telling curious things and news about the subject and giving practical advice, for example, how to overcome anxiety. In her work she uses the most current scientific data, because he believes that the scientific method is not only important at work, but also in life. Being in a good mood, by the way, is of equal importance. Ariadna is not afraid of complications, because at the end of everything they can contribute something good too.
Education:
Master in Psychology, University of Barcelona.
We appreciate Ariadna a lot because she is the only psychologist of our team, and her profession is very important when it comes to working with children. Her specialty is clinical psychology, throughout her studies she participated in breast cancer research.
Ariadna is a radio presenter and in her program she talks about psychology telling curious things and news about the subject and giving practical advice, for example, how to overcome anxiety. In her work she uses the most current scientific data, because he believes that the scientific method is not only important at work, but also in life. Being in a good mood, by the way, is of equal importance. Ariadna is not afraid of complications, because at the end of everything they can contribute something good too.
Education:
Master in Psychology, University of Barcelona.
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Upcoming workshops
None of our programs are repeated, and this one is no exception.
But every month we have a completely new program!
The schedule of the nearest programs you can see on the page Schedule.
But every month we have a completely new program!
The schedule of the nearest programs you can see on the page Schedule.
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Smart Barcelona gift certificate
You can also buy a gift certificate with an open date to visit our interactive programs. It will be a surprising and very useful gift!
GIVE THE KNOWLEDGE!
Smart Barcelona gift certificate
You can also buy a gift certificate with an open date to visit our interactive programs. It will be a surprising and very useful gift!
GIVE THE KNOWLEDGE!
Smart Barcelona gift certificate
You can also buy a gift certificate with an open date to visit our interactive programs. It will be a surprising and very useful gift!
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Frequent questions
A normal ticket includes programs for a child and two adults and also a scientific gift for the child.
In this case we recommend sending both children to the group for the biggest children.
We offer discounts for groups of twelve children. Sounds interesting? Send us an email to support@smart-barcelona.com and we help you book at a discount.
For parents we have a separate program consisting of a relaxed quiz-quiz and a scientific dissemination conference. But of course, participation is voluntary. If you want, you can do your things and come to look for your child 1 hour and 45 minutes after the start time of the program.
Frequently asked questions for events
If the child is 4 years old - we do not recommend.
Usually at this age it is difficult for children to study in a group without the presence of parents. It's worth growing up a bit.
Usually at this age it is difficult for children to study in a group without the presence of parents. It's worth growing up a bit.
Sometimes we do a special program for boys and girls aged 5-6. Find details on the event page.
They can. We recommend the older group for both.
The age limit is a recommendation. The program is pretty much the same for both groups, it's the explanations that slightly differ. The main difference is the age of other people in the group, so if your child feels better with older or younger children, you are welcome to choose whichever one is better for him/her.
Teams are formed instantly. Your child chooses a name tag of a certain colour and automatically enters the team of children who chose the same colour.
If we see that more than five children are registered under the same adult's surname, we save the name tags of the same colour for them. If you are less than five or if the children are registered under different adults' surnames we recommend you to come 30 minutes before the show starts so that you can get the name tags of the same colour.
We have a special program for parents. It is a quiz and a short sci-pop lecture. Participation is not obligatory (but it's fun!). You can go about your business and pick up your child in about 1 hour 30 minutes.
According to our experience, parents who accompany and take pictures distract the children from making the experiments. If you really want to shoot some photos, wait until the program is over and go to the lab with your child who will show you the equipment and tell about the experiments.
30 minutes before the program starts. You will have enough time to take off the jacket, register for the program, go through a small science quest in the lobby with the child, and enter the main room.
No, the program is free for parents. You don't need to buy tickets.
Don't worry if you lost your ticket or you can't show it to us for some other reason. When you buy the ticket, your data is saved in our database. You only have to tell us the first and last name of the person who payed for the tickets.
If the group is too big, your child and other kids will not have fun. That's why we close the registration when 64 tickets are sold. If you really want to join your friends who already bought the tickets, choose any free date and come to the new program together!
Cancellations are rare and usually happen a day or two before the event. Instead of cancelling, a ticket can be given to friends or relatives. However, we recommend that you periodically check our website. Sometimes empty seats do appear.
Yes, you can transfer the ticket to another date and time in your Customer Area no later than 3 hours before the event.
If your child is sick the morning before the event, try to find friends who can go instead of you, because we are unlikely to be able to sell this ticket already. If not, be sure to call us before the start of the event, we will try to help you.
In your customer area you can:
- transfer the ticket to another date and time no later than 3 hours before the event;
- request a refund no later than 3 days before the start of the event (the booking system will withhold 5% of the cost, this is less than 2.26 € for 1 ticket).
For a return or exchange, you can also write to us at the contacts listed below.
In your customer area you can:
- transfer the ticket to another date and time no later than 3 hours before the event;
- request a refund no later than 3 days before the start of the event (the booking system will withhold 5% of the cost, this is less than 2.26 € for 1 ticket).
For a return or exchange, you can also write to us at the contacts listed below.
In order not to lose on the refund fee, we recommend rescheduling the ticket to another date. You can do this yourself in your personal account.
You can also request an exchange for our other products (boxes↗, courses↗, subscription↗). Or leave money on your internal account, they will be automatically taken into account in the next purchases. To do this, contact us using the contacts at the bottom of the page.
You can also request an exchange for our other products (boxes↗, courses↗, subscription↗). Or leave money on your internal account, they will be automatically taken into account in the next purchases. To do this, contact us using the contacts at the bottom of the page.
If you made a group request online, you cannot return one or several tickets, you can only change their date. Contact us to assist.
Please, check your Spam folder. The confirmation letter is likely to be there. If it is not there, please contact us at the contacts listed below.
On the Customer Area, enter your email address and request password recovery. If the email doesn't work, try a different one. If none of the emails are suitable - write us an email with your name and phone number, we will try to help.
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