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Tania Vanzolini - Hands on with NanoPiçule Connecting Kids with Climate
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This is our mini series about NanoValbruna. We are highlighting an international forum that brings scientists, entrepreneurs, professors, professionals, journalists, science communicators, and especially young people to the heart of the Julian Alps to talk about innovation, environment, and regeneration. Enjoy conversations with climate changemakers in Valbruna, Italy.
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Tania Vanzolini, coordinator of NanoPiçule and lecturer at the University of Urbino, shares how this unique educational program makes complex sustainability concepts accessible and engaging for children. The program's name itself reflects its deep connection to the local community – combining "Nano" (meaning little) with "Piçule" (meaning little kids in Friulano, the local language of the region). As one of the original "souls" of NanoValbruna, NanoPiçule embodies the principle of learning by doing, using hands-on laboratories and experiments to teach children about sustainability, recycling, and circular economy.
Through creative activities like examining cork under microscopes and participating in playful milk-collection competitions, children learn about regeneration and sustainability in ways that stick with them year after year. Tania explains how the program's success lies in its flexibility, dedicated volunteer team, and ability to make difficult concepts tangible through experiential learning. The impact extends beyond the children themselves – parents report that their kids bring these lessons home, teaching their families about sustainability practices and inspiring change in their communities. This aligns perfectly with NanoValbruna's motto of "think global, act local," as NanoPiçule uses local resources and examples to teach global environmental concepts.
Episode in a glance
- NanoPiçule: Making Complex Topics Simple
- A Hands-on Education Approach
- Program Scale and Structure
- Regeneration Through Young Minds
- Community Impact and Parent Feedback
About Tania Vanzolini
Tania Vanzolini is the coordinator of NanoPiçule and a lecturer at the University of Urbino where she teaches about biological drugs. Her experience in making complex topics accessible to children has influenced her university teaching style, emphasizing the importance of hands-on learning and engagement at all educational levels.
Connect with Tania Vanzolini and her work
LinkedIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-vanzolini-2035151b4
Chapters
1. NanoPiçule: Making Complex Topics Simple (00:00:00)
2. A Hands-on Education Approach (00:02:50)
3. Program Scale and Structure (00:04:11)
4. Regeneration Through Young Minds (00:07:06)
5. Community Impact and Parent Feedback (00:09:52)
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