On December 16, students from XLVII Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Stanisława Wyspiańskiego in Warsaw participated in a meeting with Prof. Katarzyna Zabielska-Koczywąs. Eighteen students took part in the visit.
The meeting was part of a series of encounters with Prof. Katarzyna Zabielska-Koczywąs from the Laboratory of Experimental and Clinical Nano-Oncology, Department of Small Animal Diseases and Clinic, Institute of Veterinary Medicine at SGGW (Warsaw University of Life Sciences).
During the event, students:
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Learned about the mentor’s educational and professional journey,
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Participated in practical workshops introducing nanotechnology and veterinary medicine,
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Toured the Clinic and observed advanced equipment used for cancer diagnostics in companion animals,
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Took part in hands-on activities such as pipetting practice, experiments, and a first aid lesson for dogs.
Evaluation Results (Post-Meeting Questionnaire):
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80% of students reported that the visit was inspiring.
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79% declared an increased interest in science and medicine after the meeting.
The meeting provided students with direct contact with scientific practice and a strong role model, reinforcing their motivation and interest in science-based career paths.
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