The primary goal of Science for Everyone was to bring together organisations and stakeholders in the field of natural sciences, particularly chemistry and computer science/technology, and to encourage them to engage in further European cooperation in the Erasmus+ programme through transnational and transdisciplinary exchange. The participating organisations, in this case the staff of the science centre in Ventspils and the students and teachers of the advanced chemistry course at the Romain-Rolland grammar school, were to develop skills in transnational cooperation, to work together to develop a chemistry show that not only focuses on the aspect of safety, but also, in particular, implements the title of this project, Science for Everyone. The experiments used were to be checked for sustainability and, if necessary, revised. Another important goal was to include a wide range of different groups of people of different ages, abilities and levels of knowledge.
Chemistry shows fascinate pupils, teachers, parents, grandparents, students, lecturers, in fact everyone... They not only spark enthusiasm for the natural sciences, but also create access to the natural sciences for everyone. In Berlin, just as in all other federal states, there is a shortage of natural scientists. We teachers must succeed in improving access and motivation for all groups of pupils. This project has helped to strengthen the role of schools, to inspire pupils for science and to strengthen them for the economy, digitality and the general resilience of European society. Growing performance gaps between girls and boys, immigrant children who have lost touch, a lack of teachers: the 2023 STEM Youth Barometer showed that there is a huge need for action in the STEM subjects. Studying STEM remains popular, especially among foreign STEM first-year students. It is also important to support pupils at an early stage and show them prospects, particularly in the context of securing a skilled workforce. The transnational exchange was crucial for this.