In March, the Laboratory of Media Studies at the University of Warsaw had the pleasure of hosting another group of participants from the Media Knowledge Olympiad. These students, hailing from schools across Poland, were eager to experience firsthand what scientific research looks like in practice.
During their visit, the students were introduced to cutting-edge biometric research methods used in media studies, such as eye tracking, face tracking, and Galvanic Skin Response (GSR). The team at the laboratory explained how these methods play a crucial role in understanding media behavior, emphasizing the importance of research triangulation. It was a unique opportunity for the students to see how modern technologies are applied to analyze audience interactions with media.
The visit also served as an informative session about the work of a media scholar. We discussed how the field blends a passion for technology with social research, and how scholars in media studies contribute to our understanding of how information is consumed and interpreted. This interactive experience allowed the participants to gain insight into the intersection of theory and practice, highlighting how research can shape our perceptions of the media landscape.
The visit was part of a project executed by the Media Studies Research Laboratory under the “Creation of promotional materials and preparation of a blog dedicated to presenting and promoting selected scientific projects conducted by the LBM UW” project, which is part of the “Initiative of Excellence – Research University” program (Action III.3.2 “Promotion of Scientific Research”). We are grateful for the enthusiasm, insightful questions, and positive energy brought by the students, making the experience both stimulating and inspiring. We look forward to seeing these bright young minds continue to explore the exciting world of media and research!
We are thankful for the students from the following schools:
- LO Dwujęzyczne im. E. Dembowskiego in Gliwice
- LXXXI LO im. Aleksandra Fredry in Warsaw
- LO w Chmurze in Warsaw
- LO nr II CKZiU in Oława
- LO im. Króla Kazimierza Jagiellończyka in Wysokie Mazowieckie
- LO im. Bartosza Głowackiego in Opatów
- LO im. Filomatów Chojnickich in Chojnice
- LO im. Heliodora Święcickiego in Międzyrzeczu
- LO im. Marszałka St. Małachowskiego in Płock
- LO im. M. Kopernika, ZS in Sokółka
- LO im. Powstańców Wielkopolskich in Środa Wlkp.
- LO im. Władysława Łokietka in Radziejów
- I LO im. J. Kasprowicza in Świdnica
- I LO im. S. Staszica in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski
- III LO im. Wł. Broniewskiego in Ostrowiec Św.
- XII LO im. B. Chrobrego in Wrocław
- LO z OD im. Wł. Broniewskiego in Strzelce Opolskie
- LO z OD im. Wł. Jagiełły in Płock
- LO w Chmurze in Poznań
- Publiczne Akademickie LO z OD in Rzeszów
- Publiczne LO im. bł. ks. R. Archutowskiego in Warsaw
- Publiczne LO nr 1 in Opole
- TEB Edukacja in Bydgoszcz
- Technikum nr 1 Budowlanka in Zielona Góra
- Technikum nr 1 ZSOiE in Lubsk
- Uniwersyteckie XII LO im. M. i G. Dietrichów in Olsztyn
- V LO im. Jana Pawła II in Toruń
- V LO im. S. Lema in Koszalin
- VI LO im. J. Słowackiego in Kielce
- VI LO im. W. Sierpińskiego in Gdynia
- VII LO im. J. Słowackiego in Warsaw
- VIII LO im. Władysława IV in Warsaw
- VIII LO im. A. Asnyka in Łódź
- XI LO im. Rtm. W. Pileckiego in Białystok
- XLI LO im. J. Lelewela in Warsaw
- XXXVIII Dwujęzyczne LO im. J. Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego in Poznań
