Inspiring New Generations The Science and Technology Museum of Milan points both on Space and Nutrition

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1 Inspiring New Generations The Science and Technology Museum of Milan points both on Space and Nutrition Luca Reduzzi, Curator of Astronomy, Space & ICT Department Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Milan-Italy 6 th International AgroSpace Workshop Analogue Testing The first Step towards Space Sperlonga (LT) - Santa Maria Church May, 22 nd 23 rd 2014 #1

Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Milan-Italy 6 th International AgroSpace Workshop

2 The Science and Technology Museum of Milan The National Museumof Science and Technology in Milan was created in #2 2

3 The Science and Technology Museum of Milan square metres: the largest technical-scientific museum in Italy square metres of covered surface square metres occupied by exhibitions (historical collections and interactive areas) historic objects in our collections volumes in the library 400 metres of historical archive audio-visual photo and items 3 #3

000 square metres of covered surface 25.

4 The Science and Technology Museum of Milan 7 departments 15 exhibition areas 13 interactive labs 155 education programmes visitors in 2013 (4.000 school groups) number of annual visits to the website in 2013 #4 4

5 Today the Museum is a Private Law Foundation. The Museum s employees and collaborators design, develop and directly deliver day-to-dayactivities and extensiveprojects. Institutions, firms, professionals complete the network through which the Museum achieves its mission. #5

directly deliver day-to-dayactivities and extensiveprojects.

6 The social roleof the Museum The Museumis a mediator bringing together the researchcommunity, university, schools and the public undertaking an important role which is to: translate knowledge related to science and technology through the use of a range of methods and interpretative means preserve the historical memory of the industrial evolution disseminate the scientific culture and knowledge as a tool for understanding contemporary society and becoming an active part of it. #6

use of a range of methods and interpretative means preserve the historical memory of the industrial evolution

7 Whyan exhibitionon Space atthe Museum? The exploration of Space has always been perceived as the maximum challenge for the human capacity because it integrates knowledge and technological evolution. Researchand industry in Italy play a fundamental role in this field. #7

challenge for the human capacity because it integrates knowledge

8 Whyan exhibitionon Space atthe Museum? The role of Italy in the history of this sector is of great significance. The realization of an exhibition dedicatedto this history contributes to reinforce the consensus of the public opinion regarding the activity of the Italian Space Agency, the European Space Agency, the private companies and our scientists. #8

The realization of an exhibition dedicatedto this history contributes to reinforce the

9 Whyan exhibitionon Space atthe Museum? ASI and ESA together with private companies and research institutions are the ideal partners for this project. AeroSekur Avio CGS (former Carlo Gavazzi Space) Selex ES Telespazio Thales Alenia Space Vitrociset With a crowdfunding project entitled Conquistiamoci la Luna (Gain the Moon) ( about personsare contributing via the web to reach the money we needin order to exhibit our «unique in Italy» moon rock. #9

AeroSekur Avio CGS (former Carlo Gavazzi Space) Selex ES Telespazio Thales Alenia Space Vitrociset With a crowdfunding

10 The topicsof the new exhibitionon Space The key concept at the basis of the new exhibition links to the notion of Space as a privileged place from which we can observeand explorenot only around us but also towards us. It aims to present the most recent technological developmentsand the most enthralling scientific discoveries #10

observeand explorenot only around us but also towards us.

11 The topicsof the new exhibitionon Space The past, present and future of the Space conquest The human being in space and the role of the ISS Space for the Earth: observation of the environment, telecommunications, navigation, territorial control Exploration of the Cosmos, close and far away Access to Space The conquest of the Moon and the future programmes to Mars and asteroids The contents of the exhibition have been developed at the basis of indications from the scientific council. #11

control Exploration of the Cosmos, close and far away Access to Space The conquest of the Moon and the future programmes

12 The new permanent exhibition devoted to Nutrition Weare currently working for the design and production of a new permanent large-scale interactive exhibition exploring the complexity of the food systemand the role of science and technology. The exhibition will open by April 2015, before the beginningof EXPO2015 (1 May) and aims to represent a consistent longlasting cultural resourcefor schoolgroups, teenagers, families, adults, media, scientific communities. #12

13 The new permanent exhibition devoted to Nutrition The exhibition will develop along two complementary axes: - the food supply chain focusing on the role of science and technology - the challenges for the global food systemalong its path towards the future #13

chain focusing on the role of science and technology - the

14 The new permanent exhibition devoted to Nutrition First area - Food system activities A - Foodand the individual Reflect upon the personal relationship of each person with food and to understand the role of science and technology in changing socio-cultural patterns of food consumption B - Food and processing Invites visitors to explore processesand technologiesusedby the food-processing industry C- Food and production Dedicated to agriculture, science and technology, socio-cultural aspects and moments of change. #14

patterns of food consumption B - Food and processing Invites visitors to explore processesand technologiesusedby the

15 The new permanent exhibition devoted to Nutrition Second area -The future of food D - Food in the future Through a multidisciplinary approach the exhibition interprets the complex configuration of the food system, looking into the drivers for change and the challenges for the next future #15

approach the exhibition interprets the complex configuration of the food

16 Inspiring New Generations The Science and Technology Museum of Milan points both on Space and Nutrition Luca Reduzzi, Curator of Astronomy, Space & ICT Department Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Milan-Italy 6 th International AgroSpaceWorkshop Analogue Testing The first Step towards Space Sperlonga (LT) - Santa Maria Church May, 22 nd 23 rd 2014 #16

The Lombardia Region Exploratorium Project. 19 October 2011 -Turin

The Lombardia Region Exploratorium Project 19 October 2011 -Turin 1 Space Exploration Promotion what why who Incentive the Public Interest Introduction to Space Science and Engineering Understand the Space