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October 15, 2025

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the Ferrara Technopole welcomed 32 participants from the OLIFIS ER Marche 2025 Summer School, an intensive program aimed at preparing for the International Physics Olympiad.

The visit provided young talents with a unique opportunity to explore the Technopole's cutting-edge laboratories, witnessing the transformation of theoretical principles into tangible applications. This was crucial for connecting the theoretical physics concepts studied at the Summer School with current technological challenges and innovations, and for showcasing the practical applications and frontiers of physics in advanced industrial research and development contexts.

The students participated in a session of thematic meetings, a hands-on experience that allowed them to interact directly with researchers and experiment with cutting-edge instrumentation. The itinerary touched on several points of excellence.

The students visited the Nuclear Technologies Laboratory led by Dr. Virginia Strati and the Sensors and Semiconductor Laboratory with Dr. Barbara Fabbri of the Terra&Acqua Tech laboratory.

The group then had a close-up look at the activities taking place in the IN4 Hub laboratories. They visited the Robotics and Metallurgy laboratories, accompanied by Professors Marcello Bonfè and Mattia Merlin. They then visited the evocative Anechoic Chamber and the sophisticated Diamond Chamber, where their innovative technological features were illustrated by Professor Prodi.

A highly impactful moment was the presentation of the electric single-seater race car of Ferrara Squadra Corse, the University of Ferrara's Formula SAE team. Taking advantage of the vehicle's exhibition, the group leaders, accompanied by Professor Suman, explained to the students the complex engineering behind the car, highlighting the translation of scientific concepts into high-performance technical solutions.

This hands-on experience sparked students' interest in university courses and professional careers in science and technology. The initiative demonstrated how research and development come to life in this interconnected academic context, strengthening the connection between education, experimentation, and the world of technology. It helped broaden students' vision of the future opportunities offered by scientific knowledge, inspiring brilliant young minds to chart new horizons for their future careers.

The Ferrara Technopole confirms its position as a key hub for scientific dissemination, committed to opening its spaces to dialogue and collaboration with new generations.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the Summer School organizers for making this day possible, and to all the professors and researchers who, with great passion and availability, welcomed and guided the participants. Finally, a special thank you to all the students of the OLIFIS ER Marche 2025 Summer School for their extraordinary curiosity and participation!