From 1st to 11th October 2023, the Summer School "BridgeET" (Bridging the gap between the land and the sea in a virtual Environment for innovative Teaching and community involvement in the science of climate change-induced marine and coastal geohazard) the educational project which aims to bridging the gap between land and sea through the virtual environment for innovative teaching and community involvement in the science of climate change-induced marine and coastal risks.
Organized by a European team among which Italian excellences such as the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) e , the project is coordinated by, and was funded under the calls European Erasmus+.
INGV will support teachers and students in teaching activities for develop advanced skills and provide updated teaching toolsi, improving strategic methodologies and scientific experience in the field of 3D geological mapping of coastal environments also through the use of virtual reality and digital technologies to open new perspectives in the field of applications in marine geology and geomorphology. In particular, this edition will focus on the analysis of volcanic and structural phenomena affecting Etna, a unique laboratory that allows you to study the geological dynamics both on land and in its submerged sector, still little known, but of great importance for evaluating the associated geological risk.
The primary objective of BridgeET is to implement innovative practices in university education and increase the capacity to operate transnationally in the field of geological sciences. The project aims to introduce new ways of teaching with a particular emphasis on digital transformation and a promote the active participation of citizens in major environmental issues, taking advantage of the recent advancement of underwater robotic systems and ocean technologies.
The activities
The BridgET Summer Schools offer an extremely fruitful environment for discussion and sharing, allowing participants from different nationalities to work in groups and develop networks of contacts.
The experience begins with an in-depth analysis of the technical instrumentation and the practical collection of data in the field, using a wide range of innovative tools, including drones and underwater vehicles. Subsequently, students learn to process the information collected in the laboratory, using dedicated and professional software, and to create various products, including a 3D reconstruction. This virtual space allows them to explore the studied marine and coastal environment firsthand.
