FIRST PRIZE
Barres i Ones Secondary School, Badalona, for “Evolution, from a Gen(ethic) Perspective”

Geared towards 4th-year secondary school students, this project aims to foster critical thinking about genetic modification and bioethics. Using hands-on, gamified activities, students explore topics such as DNA, natural selection, and gene-editing techniques such as CRISPR.
The project begins with laboratory exercises focused on observing DNA. It then offers news articles on gene editing introducing key concepts from the literature such as chromosomes, genetic inheritance, and natural selection. The project culminates in a bioethical debate, using case studies from the Víctor Grífols and Lucas Foundation to prepare students for future challenges and promote a deep, critical understanding of science and technology.