LACISE project engages students at Valka Jānis Cimze Gymnasium

On 16 October, representatives of the LACISE project from the Institute of Electronics and Computer Science (EDI), researcher Diāna Dupļevska and Research assistant Artūrs Ņikuļins, visited Valka Jānis Cimze Gymnasium. Over the course of one day, they led three sessions for almost 60 students from grades 10, 11 and 12.

The day began with 11th-grade students, continued with 12th graders, and finished in the afternoon with a 10th-grade group, mainly from the medical and engineering track. Each session was tailored to its audience. Older students focused more on choosing studies and careers, while younger ones explored what working in science actually means.

The EDI colleagues described a researcher’s daily work, how ideas for new technologies are born, and the path they take from the lab to real-world use. They also shared how they themselves came to work in research. Their stories showed that there is no single path into science, and that it often starts with curiosity about how things work.

Students were introduced to the LACISE project, its goals, partners and the solutions being developed. Everyday examples helped them see how complex technologies can improve people’s lives. Throughout the sessions, students asked plenty of questions. They wanted to know what skills the technology sector requires, how to choose a field of study, and how science can help tackle challenges.

Visits like this let students meet researchers in person and see STEM fields as a real and exciting option for their future.