The Science and Innovation Week in Madrid 2024 took place from November 4 to 17, offering over 1,600 free activities throughout the Madrid region. This event aimed to bring science and technology closer to the public through workshops, guided tours, lectures, and exhibitions organized by 645 institutions, including universities, museums, and research centers.

One of the highlights was the AURORA project, which hosted a hands-on session titled “Building Energy Sensors with Arduino.” This workshop engaged approximately 60 students from a high school in El Escorial. With the guidance of their teachers, students collaborated with advanced students from the ETSISI (School of Computer Systems Engineering) and ETSIST (School of Telecommunications Systems Engineering), alongside researchers from the AURORA project. Participants learned to design, build, and program energy-efficient sensors using open-source hardware platforms like Arduino, gaining insights into practical applications for sustainability and energy efficiency.

This initiative demonstrated the importance of bridging academia, research projects, and educational institutions to inspire young minds and foster innovation in science and technology at an early stage.

Watch the video here.