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STEAM on board
“STEAM on Board” is an immersive workshop for students aged 12–15, inspired by Harvard’s *Project Zero* thinking routines. Participants are invited to observe clues closely and transform their discoveries into creative artworks. Along the way, they will solve riddles, conduct hands-on experiments, and design innovative tools. This dynamic experience encourages participants to think like scientists, act as engineers, create like artists, and document like journalists — all while deepening their understanding of the cultural context of this unique vessel.
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STEAM on board
“STEAM on Board” is an immersive workshop for students aged 12–15, inspired by Harvard’s *Project Zero* thinking routines. Participants are invited to observe clues closely and transform their discoveries into creative artworks. Along the way, they will solve riddles, conduct hands-on experiments, and design innovative tools. This dynamic experience encourages participants to think like scientists, act as engineers, create like artists, and document like journalists — all while deepening their understanding of the cultural context of this unique vessel.
“STEAM on Board” is an immersive, hands-on workshop designed for students aged 12–15, combining science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics in an unforgettable maritime setting. The program invites participants to step into the shoes of scientists, mechanics, artists, and journalists, each with a unique mission to fulfill. Upon assigned to one of these roles, participants will form small, collaborative teams where they will get involved in STEAM activities like investigating the natural and physical phenomena connected to life at sea, exploring the ship’s engineering, mechanisms, designing tools and instruments that aid sea voyages, while transforming their observations into artworks and documenting the unfolding story.
The workshop is built around Harvard’s Project Zero thinking routines that will be used as tools for observation, ideation and prototype. Participants will be guided to look closely at clues, raise meaningful questions, and connect their findings to broader themes. As they move through this learning experience, they will encounter riddles to solve, hands-on experiments to conduct, and design challenges to overcome. These activities encourage them to think like scientists, act as engineers, design like artists and document like journalists while deepening their understanding of the historical and cultural context of this unique vessel. The museum boat setting becomes a living laboratory and creative studio, where knowledge is not only gathered but also constructed through dialogue and shared problem-solving.
© Kiriaki Melliou
© Kiriaki Melliou
By the end of the workshop, each group will be encouraged to transform its journey into a wall-newspaper—a collaborative creation around themes that might range from environmental stewardship and sustainable engineering to cultural heritage. This final piece serves as a narration of the team’s unique path through the workshop, presents their solutions and creations, and communicates a strong, purposeful message connected to their mission.
“STEAM on Board” fosters an exciting learning environment where curiosity drives exploration and teamwork shapes outcomes. Participants not only strengthen their problem-solving abilities, creativity, and communication skills, but also develop confidence in presenting their creations. They experience first-hand how scientific investigation, technical skill, artistic vision, and journalistic storytelling can intersect to create richer understandings and more impactful messages.
This workshop is ideal for audiences seeking interactive, educational programming that combines heritage, innovation, and creative expression. It offers a fresh way to engage with STEAM disciplines through experiential learning in a unique maritime setting, inspiring the next generation of thinkers, makers, and storytellers—one voyage at a time.
Dr. Kiriaki Melliou
Dr. Kiriaki Melliou is a Postdoctoral Educational Consultant at the Directorate of Primary Education of Piraeus and a contributing author to Greece’s national Curriculum for Early Childhood Education. She has collaborated extensively with Harvard's Project Zero, leading and participating in numerous national and international scientific initiatives that have received recognition from the Greek Ministry of Education, the Council of Europe and OECD. Her research centers on fostering competencies within Design Thinking, Computational Thinking, and STEAM education. With over 40 published research papers and presentations at major international conferences, she combines academic rigor with a passion for innovative, learner-centered education.
Angeliki Liapi
Angeliki Liapi, is an ME.d Pre-school Educator and ICT & Special Education Specialist, as well as an eTwinning & Scientix Ambassador. She applies learner-centered and differentiated instruction across STE(A)M education, multiple literacies, computational and design thinking, and 21st-century skills in early childhood education.
Practical information
Address
E8 Gate, Port of Piraeus – Workshop room 1
Accessibility
Teenagers between 12 and 15 years old
Dates and times
Saturday, October 11, 12:00 to 14:00
Safety
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EXPERIENCES On board
Immersive exhibition "Présentes
Created with the exceptional collaboration of the Musée du Louvre, this exhibition highlights female figures in Mediterranean civilization, thanks to the digitization and modeling of part of the Louvre's collections. A two-stage experience: an introductory film to provide context, followed by an immersive experience in a 16-meter-long tunnel covered by 120 m2 of LED screens.
A sound journey through the Mediterranean
An immersive sound experience designed by Ircam, inviting the public to explore the richness and diversity of the Mediterranean through headphones equipped with spatialized sound.
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The artists
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the boat is freely accessible on site. However, you can pre-book your time online on our website.
For reasons of safety and preservation of the boat, high heels and stilettos may not be worn on the boat.
The museum boat is open to all free of charge. To find out on which quay it will be moored, or to pre-book your slot, consult the page dedicated to your town.
Appropriate facilities have been set up on the Festival site for the reception and access of people with reduced mobility. The boat is equipped with a 1m-wide ramp, accessible to people with reduced mobility, but may require the accompaniment of a third party due to its gradient of over 6%. Access to the aft deck and immersive exhibition is possible. However, the upper deck is not accessible. Please inform us in advance of any special accessibility requirements, so that we can make the necessary arrangements.