On November 19th, an interactive Lab Simulation event was held in Warsaw as part of the project “Empowering Migrant Women: Bridging Digital Skills and Career Opportunities.” The event offered participants a unique opportunity to experience what it is truly like to work as a scientist. Hosted at SWPS University of Warsaw, the session was designed as a hands-on introduction to experimental research methods.
As part of this project activity, participants took part in practical lab simulations using eye-tracking and EEG (electroencephalography) technologies. By stepping into the role of researchers, they learned how experiments are structured, how data is collected, and how these tools are used to study attention, perception, and brain activity in real time.
The practical component was followed by an open discussion focusing on the application of eye-tracking and EEG across various fields, including neuroscience, psychology, marketing, UX research, and healthcare. This exchange helped participants better understand how laboratory-based research can be translated into real-world solutions and career opportunities.
The event was organized as a joint initiative with the Syncc-in project, whose support contributed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for learning and networking. The Lab Simulation was free of charge and open to all registered participants, in line with the project’s goal of increasing access to educational and career development opportunities.
By providing a realistic laboratory setting and an interactive learning experience, this activity aimed to make science more accessible and to inspire participants—particularly migrant women—to explore research-oriented and science-based career paths. We would like to thank everyone who joined us and contributed to an engaging and insightful evening.
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