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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAn inauguration that traveled from Japan to Valencia to understand natural disasters<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Inaugural Conference, held on November 10 at the Casa de Cultura in Gandia, was entitled: \u201cScience travels between Japan and Valencia to prevent disasters,\u201d given by Dr. Carmen Grau Vila of the Institute for Sustainable Community and Risk Management (Waseda University, Japan). <\/p>\n\n\n\n During her presentation, the professor explored how Japan deals with the management of so-called \u201cnatural disasters\u201d and what lessons can be applied in the Valencian Community, especially in relation to flooding. A comparative look that helped the audience understand the importance of prevention, planning, and scientific education in risk reduction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Exhibitions connecting the past, present, and future of science <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Science Week also included two noteworthy exhibitions: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cJeroni Muny\u00f3s: Mathematics, cosmology, and humanism in the Renaissance\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Available from November 2 to December 15 at the International Center of the University of Valencia in Gandia, this exhibition pays tribute to Jeroni Muny\u00f3s, a key figure in the development of modern science. Through documents and historical pieces, visitors were able to discover his mathematical, astronomical, and humanistic contributions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Impact of Noise on Fish\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Installed from November 6 to 28 in the lobby of the UPV’s Gandia Campus, this exhibition presented the results of research projects on underwater noise and the behavior of bluefin tuna. An excellent example of how local science contributes to the understanding and protection of marine ecosystems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Workshops, meetings, and more than 400 students experiencing science firsthand. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n As every year, the workshops were one of the most eagerly awaited activities. Sessions were organized for different educational levels, both at the UPV Campus and at the UV headquarters in Gandia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n More than 400 primary and secondary school students participated in experiments, demonstrations, and interactive activities designed to spark scientific curiosity from an early age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, two young researchers from the Gandia Campus\u2014Blanca Feliu and Ana Gonz\u00e1lez Su\u00e1rez\u2014gave talks aimed at secondary school students. Their goal: to encourage scientific vocations, especially among girls, by showing them firsthand what the day-to-day life of a researcher is like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n