studIAS
Conference on Impressive and Amazing Species (IAS) for students
School of Sciences - University of Navarra
June 3 to 6, 2024
Welcome to the website of studIAS 2024, the second conference for high school students. The theme of our conference is the Urban Biodiversity. The objective of this congress is to offer a teaching tool and a meeting point among ESO students, as well as to promote knowledge and awareness of our Biodiversity, especially the one we have closer to us.
In the studIAS 2024 congress you will be able to participate with the presentation of scientific works developed from your institute or school, and you will enjoy the lectures of experts, experiments and field visits to learn more about the nature that surrounds us.
The scientific papers presented are eligible to be awarded with a trip to a National Park, in addition to other attractive gifts.
We want you to come to our congress. We don't want only those who can, we want all those who want to come. Therefore, all the expenses related to your stay in Pamplona are covered, as well as the registration to the congress and the associated catering services. We only need your presence, and the desire to enjoy and learn.
We hope we can count on you!
Dr. Rafael Miranda
Congress Director
Organizers
In collaboration with
How to participate?
Participating teams will be formed by a maximum of three students from the same academic year (between 1st and 4th year of ESO), who will be assisted by a teacher. Each team will present a project that will have to deal with urban biodiversity. The presentation of the project will be only in person, during the periods established throughout the days of the congress.
The prizes awarded at this congress are for the students and for the teacher. Each school or institute can present several groups.
Further information
The projects presented will be evaluated by a committeeThe jury, made up of scientists of recognized prestige, will evaluate them on the basis of their scientific rigor, interest and creativity.
The presentation of the project will be in oral formatThe presentation should preferably be in the form of a slide presentation, although it may be accompanied by videos, printed material or whatever the team believes can reinforce its message. In this sense, not only the originality of the project will be valued, but also the creativity in its presentation.
The participating team has a maximum of 10 minutes to present your project. Afterwards, the floor will be given to the public present in the room and to the members of the tribunal, so that they can make suggestions and ask any questions they may have.
Pre-registration must be done through the form and submission of abstracts of the presentations. Before April 19, 2024. The abstract should be sent by e-mail(studias@unav.es) in a Word document, should not exceed 300 words and may be written in Spanish or English. It should also include a title, name of the authors, name of the school and contact address for correspondence including telephone, fax and e-mail. The abstract will be evaluated by the scientific committee before acceptance. We will inform about the accepted abstracts in the final program before April 30th.
Registration and registration for presentations will take place between May 6 and 10. Registration will be subject to the maximum capacity allowed.
It will be held in Pamplona from June 3 to 6, come and enjoy a unique event at the University of Navarra!!!
Program
MONDAY, JUNE 3RD
Assembly Hall - Faculty of Sciences
15:30 h - Inauguration ceremony.
15:45 h - Inaugural conference. 
"Biodiversity in our streets".
Lorena Escuer. Founder and technical director of Hidrobiology.
16:30 h - Oral communications of the congress participants.
17:15 h - Break. Drinks and refreshments.
18:00 h - World Environment Day.
Exhibition and observation of urban biodiversity. Esplanade of the Ismael Sánchez Bella building.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 4
Assembly Hall - Faculty of Sciences
09:00 h - Oral communications of the congress participants.
10:45 h - Keynote lecture
"The microbes of your urbanism".
Ignacio López Goñi. Professor of microbiology and director of the Science Museum of the University of Navarra.
11:30 h - Break. Drinks and refreshments.
12:00 h - Oral communications of the congress participants.
14:00 h - Break - Lunch.
15:30 h - Oral communications of the congress participants.
17:00 h - Break. Drinks and refreshments.
17:30 h - Field trip - Safari through Pamplona.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5
Assembly Hall - Faculty of Sciences
09:00 h - Oral communications of the congress participants.
10:45 h - Keynote lecture
"Citizen chemistry... and alive".
- José Ramón Isasi Allica. D. in Chemical Sciences from the University of the Basque Country.
- Cristina Sola Larrañaga. PhD in Chemistry from the University of Navarra.
11:30 h - Break. Drinks and refreshments.
12:00 h - Oral communications of the congress participants.
14:00 h - Break - Lunch.
15:30 h - Oral communications of the congress participants.
17:00 h - Break. Drinks and refreshments.
17:30 h - Field trip. - Exhibition of birds of prey by Tierra Rapaz. Hall of the Faculty of Communication building.
19:30 h - Awards ceremony and farewell cocktail. Aula Magna of the Central Building of the University of Navarra.
THURSDAY, JUNE 6TH
Bardenas Reales Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve
09:00 h - Bus departure.
We will visit the Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve of the Bardenas Reales. We will be accompanied on the visit by scientists who will explain the research projects that are being carried out in the park. We will visit some of the trails of the park, a characteristic landscape of abrupt relief, full of hills, plains and ravines and the Information Center of Bardenas Reales de Navarra, which will allow us to know and better understand the natural values of the Park.
13:00 h - Return to Pamplona.
We will be back in Pamplona before two o'clock in the afternoon, so that we can say goodbye and everyone can return to their homes.
Awards
The first prize is a trip to a National Park, to be chosen from the following options:
ATLANTIC ISLANDS OF GALICIA
TABLAS DE DAIMIEL
ORDESA AND MONTE PERDIDO
The prizes awarded at this congress are for the students and for the teacher. The winning team will be accompanied by an expert, who will act as a guide, showing the most outstanding aspects of the fauna and flora of the National Park. The prize covers all travel expenses, including management and access to the sites to be visited. The four-day trip will take place on dates to be agreed between the winning team and the organization.
The second prize is a field kit for wildlife observation.
The prize consists of a complete kit for each of the winners, both for the students and the teacher. The kit includes a mountain backpack, a field guide to the Birds of Spain, a field guide to the Mammals of Spain, binoculars (10x50 waterproof), a field guide to the plants of Europe, a compass, a magnifying glass and a field canteen.
The third prize is a set of products from the Faculty of Science of the University of Navarra.
As in previous cases, the prize is for each of the winners, both for the students and for the teacher. In this case the prize consists of a lab coat, a sweatshirt, a gymsack and a notebook from the Faculty of Science, and a T-shirt from the Science Museum of the University of Navarra.
Data of interest
Lodging
If you are from outside Pamplona, our commitment is to facilitate your attendance. For this reason, expenses related to your stay in Pamplona are covered, as well as the congress registration and associated catering services.
How to get to the University
If you come by car, during the days of the congress access to the parking lot will be provided, do not hesitate to contact us to request it.
Additional information:
What to see near Pamplona
If you do not know the city, Pamplona is a modern city with many places to visit, you have all the information on the website of the City Council.
Suggestions:
→ Source of the Urederra
→ Señorío de Bértiz
→ Irati Forest
→ Gorges of Lumbier and Arbayun