David Gregocki participates in Bright Night

EuPRAXIA-DN Fellow David Gregocki volunteered at the BRIGHT Night event held at CNR-INO in Pisa on 25 – 26 September 2025. The annual event invites schools and the general public to explore science and meet the people behind current research projects.

EuPRAXIA-DN Fellow David Gregocki (second from right) and his colleagues at BRIGHT Night. (Image credt: Simona Piccinini)

In preparation for the event, David contributed to the design and preparation of educational posters aimed at making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience. He also assisted in assembling hands-on experiments, explaining and showcasing an experiment that demonstrated the properties of light reflection. This allowed the visitors to directly observe and better understand fundamental concepts of optics in an interactive way.

David said that “such outreach activities are both rewarding and educational, as they give the opportunity to contribute to science outreach, engage with diverse audiences, and develop valuable communication skills”.

BRIGHT Night, coordinated by universities and research institutes across Tuscany, is part of a Europe-wide initiative supported by the European Commission to promote public engagement with science. The event in Pisa featured open laboratories, interactive exhibits and talks, highlighting the breadth of research carried out in the region and offering visitors a closer look at the work of scientists like David and his colleagues.

For more information about BRIGHT-NIGHT, visit bright-night.it.