REPEL

Sustainable development requires close cooperation between the scientific and educational communities, as the education of younger generations shapes future societal values and practices. At the same time, mosquitoes represent an increasingly significant ecological and public health challenge, particularly in the search for sustainable, natural solutions. The project is based on the development, testing, and implementation of an interdisciplinary scientific research and educational model for sustainable development by connecting research on natural mosquito repellents with the strengthening of scientific literacy. The project is structured into two interconnected segments: a scientific research component and an educational component. The scientific part includes interdisciplinary research (entomological, chemical, and neurobiological) aimed at developing natural repellents and determining their potential biochemical mechanisms of action. In parallel, an educational program with integrated citizen-science activities is being developed for science teachers, enabling them to enhance their competencies through authentic scientific content and to foster scientific literacy among students. Expected outcomes include establishing a scientific research and educational model applicable in various scientific and educational contexts. The model’s effectiveness will be evaluated through practical implementation, and by the end of the project it will be publicly accessible through a digital platform, scientific publications, and educational materials.