Welcome to Mission NERD
Mission NERD aims to create unique experiences, stimulate creativity, enable dialogue and spread scientific knowledge to the community. Our volunteers are committed scientists working at INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory.
Mission NERD (acronym for “Nanotechnology Education and Research Demonstrations”) aims to:
create unique experiences by decoding science for society in a whole new way!
celebrate the uniqueness of each being by orchestrating the connection between people from different realities, using a common ground - the spirit of sharing knowledge.
foster nanotechnology education globally
recall the magic of being different in our society, intending to use science as the catalyst to dissolve cultural boundaries and break stereotypes, contributing to a more inclusive society.
Making a difference for the community
We bring science to society, showing that it is present in the simplest tasks
What’s happening scientifically behind the scenes of our daily life?
Our mission
Mission NERD - Nanotechnology Education and Research Demonstrations is a scientific volunteer activity that explains the science behind the scenes of daily life.
This Mission allows scientists to approach the society and intrinsically bring to the front page that “we are all connected” providing, at the same time, an enthusiastic and learning activity in a whole new way!
The Mission’s acronym name, NERD, also recalls a stereotype to break and instead embrace the magic of our uniqueness. Each person has something unique, good and meaningful to share with others. So, do not be distracted and embrace this magic (as we do)!
Our Partners
The program’s success relies on collaboration between our volunteers and our partners that support our activities and help us foster an active dialogue between the researchers and the general public.
Hospital of Braga (ongoing collaboration since May 2017)
Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro (ongoing collaboration since June 2017)
Portuguese Red-Cross (ongoing collaboration since February 2019)
i) Geração Tecla
ii) Serviço de Apoio Domiciliário (SAD)
iii) Programa Integrado e Inovador de Combate ao Insucesso Escolar
iv) +Atitude
UDream (2018)
School project “Experimentar para Partilhar”, uma ideia com mérito – rede de bibliotecas escolares (2017-2018, Mission NERD contributed in some activities)
Want to know more?
If you wish to reach the Mission NERD team you can send an email directly to mission.nerd@inl.int or fill out the form below: