The mayor, Juanma Cerdá, highlighted that Science Week has placed the town «on the scientific map of the entire country», emphasizing its consolidation after fourteen editions. Cerdá also praised local talent, with the participation of Benicarló scientists Mariona Giner and Miguel Cornelles.
The Culture technician, Rafa Sánchez, announced that this year's edition will feature eight top-level scientists and highlighted the constant growth of the initiative, including the consolidation of the Knowledge Fair, which will return with more centers and greater scope, even with participation from educational centers outside Benicarló.
“"Thanks to science, technology, and innovation, we can achieve a better world and improve the life and environment in which we live."
The program will begin on Monday, May 11, at the Manel Garcia Grau Library with the activity 'Science in the Library', aimed at primary school students. On Tuesday, May 12, the Knowledge Fair will take place in the Plaza de la Constitución and the Paseo de Ferreres Bretó, featuring scientific projects from students.
On Wednesday, May 13, scientist Mariona Giner Mascarell will offer talks on black holes for secondary students. In the afternoon, there will be a round table on botany. On Thursday, May 14, Mariona Giner will repeat with a talk for primary students, and Miguel Cornelles will discuss complex systems physics and artificial intelligence at Caixa Benicarló. On Friday, May 15, historian Juan Pimentel will give a talk titled 'Treasures and Ghosts of Spanish Science'.
Saturday, May 16, will include the diploma ceremony for the Abacs photography contest, a conference by Valery Naranjo on artificial intelligence, and a talk by Alfredo García, known as 'nuclear operator', on the future of nuclear energy. The week will conclude on Sunday, May 17, in the Plaza de San Bartomeu with the family activity 'The Circus of the Senses'.
