Outreach – Polymat

Educational games about polymer science

Play online, with no sign-up, or print it on paper. Everything is in Basque, Spanish, English and French.

Project FCT-25-23608, funded by FECYT · Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities

Activities for schools

Most groups combine a visit to POLYMAT’s laboratories with an activity at their school; either can take place alone. For 3rd-year ESO, Bachillerato and chemistry-related FP.

Students in lab coats with POLYMAT materials

Visit our laboratories

Students come to our research spaces in Donostia, meet researchers and see polymer science in practice.

Collage of students taking part in polymer science activities at school

Researchers visit your school

Researchers bring experiments, short talks and games into the classroom.

More science outreach activities

Zientzia Astea

Hands-on workshops, demonstrations and public talks bring polymer science closer to wider audiences.

Inspira STEAM

POLYMAT researchers mentor young people and offer role models in science and technology.

Pint of Science

Our researchers discuss their work with the public in informal venues.

Zientzia azoka

We support young people as they develop and present scientific projects.

Emakumeak Zientzian

We take part in activities that make women researchers visible and promote equality in STEAM.

Inspira Bizitzak

POLYMAT researchers share their work with young people through interactive science and career activities.

Ciencia en Acción

POLYMAT takes part in the contest by designing STEAM teaching materials, including Aventura Polimérica, a game-based resource for secondary school students.

Passion Txiki (P4K)

POLYMAT is developing playful materials inspired by Passion for Knowledge to connect younger audiences with science.

Jakindari

POLYMAT is a member of Jakindari, the Basque alliance for scientific culture, and contributes to joint outreach activities, including the eclipse programme.