Location: Riva (Obala HNP)

Date: March 7, 2026, starting at 10:30 AM

Science on the Move is coming to Split for the first time! On the eve of International Women’s Day, we are transforming Split’s Riva into an open arena for public learning and scientific discussion through workshops, talks by leading women scientists, and presentations of their research.

The program features 12 talks by outstanding Croatian women scientists from a wide range of scientific disciplines. Because science is a feminine noun.

Program:

• Ivana Brekalo, PhD — No Pain, No Gain — Even for Molecular Sponges - A talk on new methods for creating porous materials (“molecular sponges”) used in catalysis, gas storage, and sustainable chemistry.
   
• Ivana Bušelić Garber, PhD — Smarter Fish Farming – From Novel Feed to Genomics - A talk on how innovative fish feed and genomic analysis enable more sustainable and efficient aquaculture with reduced environmental impact.
   
• Jelena Čulić Gambiroža, PhD — Applying Machine Learning to Everyday Life Data - A talk on how artificial intelligence analyzes real-world data to improve smart systems, energy efficiency, and environmental quality.
   
• Ana Čulić, PhD — Applying Machine Learning to Everyday Life Data - A talk on the use of machine learning methods to analyze real-world data for predicting system behavior and supporting smarter decision-making.
   
• Daria Ezgeta Balić, PhD — Oysters – More Than a Delicacy - A talk on the ecological role of oysters in marine ecosystems and the importance of protecting and restoring their populations.
   
• Andrea Gelemanović, PhD — Hidden Patterns of Health and Disease - A talk on how inflammation and molecular processes linked to aging influence chronic diseases and the future of personalized medicine.
   
• Mija Marinković, PhD — Small Cellular Care for the Beginning of Life - A talk on the role of the placenta and cellular energy mechanisms in healthy pregnancy development and the beginning of human life.
   
• Ivana Novak Nakir, PhD — What Keeps Our Cells Clean and Organized? - A talk about autophagy, the cellular process that removes damaged components and influences aging, health, and disease development.
   
• Nikolina Pleić, PhD — How Statistics and Genetics Help Us Understand Thyroid Diseases - A talk on how genetics, statistics, and large medical datasets contribute to personalized approaches in thyroid disease research and treatment.
   
• Martina Požar, PhD — From Alcohol to Medicines: The Invisible World of Liquids - A talk on how computer simulations reveal molecular behavior in liquids and their importance for chemistry, biology, and drug development.
   
• Jadranka Šepić, PhD — Deep Ocean Currents: From the North Pole to the South and Back in 2,000 Years - A talk on global thermohaline ocean circulation and its crucial role in regulating Earth’s climate.
   
• Ivana Uzelac Glavinić, PhD — Transition to Sustainable Construction: Why Should We Use More Local Wood? - A talk on the potential of locally sourced timber as a sustainable construction material that can reduce emissions and environmental impact.
   
• Barbara Zorica, PhD — Small but Irreplaceable: The Story of the Sardine - A talk on the ecological and economic importance of sardines and scientific research aimed at preserving their populations.

More info: https://znanostuprolazu.com.hr/split-2026/