This discussion panel explores how non-formal learning environments within cultural organizations—such as museums, science centers, and makerspaces—can act as agile, responsive spaces for education in the face of rapidly evolving scientific and technological challenges. Panelists will examine how these institutions, unbound by formal curricula, are uniquely positioned to integrate youth as active participants in shaping their communities and futures. The conversation will highlight how adopting a STEAM approach enables cultural organizations to merge critical thinking, creativity, and interdisciplinary inquiry—creating learning environments that not only reflect the complexity of the world but also empower young people to transform it.
Photo: Martin Dörsch
Panel Discussion
Creating Rapid Response Learning Environments
Dobrivoje Lale Eric (RS), Federico Bomba (IT), Pedro Russo (PT/NL), Victoria Vesna (US),
POSTCITY, First Floor, Education Stage
Fri 5. Sep 2025
14:45
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15:35
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Photo: Francesca Tilio
Federico Bomba
Director of Sineglossa and researcher in HCI. With a background in analytical philosophy and performing arts, he founded Sineglossa in 2014, an ecosystem where artists, scientists, and AI collaborate for cultural and social impact. He directs the Nonturismo book series and serves as the editorial director of Mangrovia, promoting underrepresented stories about the integration of art, science, and society. His academic research focuses on agency and authorship in artist-AI co-creation.
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Photo: Ivan Zupanc / CPN
Dobrivoje Lale Eric
Dobrivoje Lale Eric works at the Center for the Promotion of Science (CPN) in Belgrade, founded in 2010 with the goal of establishing functional and active connections between science and society. As an expert, coordinator, work package leader, and team member, Lale has contributed to numerous projects and initiatives focused on science communication, research policies, STE(A)M education, and art & science practices, with particular emphasis on learning, climate, and technological impacts.
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Photo: Richard Ross
Victoria Vesna
Victoria Vesna, Ph.D., founder and director of the UCLA Art|Sci Center, is an artist whose installations span micro to macro scales, exploring how scientific innovations shape perception and identity. Exhibited internationally in major museums and festivals, she collaborates with scientists and composers and brings this experience to her students. She redefined STEAM as Science, Technology, Ecology, Arts, and Mindfulness and is at work on her upcoming book Vibrations Matter (Routledge, 2026).
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Photo: Pedro Russo
Pedro Russo
Pedro Russo is Professor of Astronomy & Society at Leiden University and board member of Ciência Viva, Portugal's National Agency for Scientific and Technological Culture. He leads the Astronomy&Society Group and coordinated the UN’s International Year of Astronomy 2009. Pedro holds degrees from the University of Porto and was a fellow at Max Planck Institute. He works with IAU, EAS, ECSITE and has won multiple awards including the 2020 NWO Science Communication Award.
