The UPV’s Gandia campus will kick off the 2026–2027 academic year on October 22 with a lecture by journalist and science communicator Rocío Vidal.
The Gandia campus of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) will kick off the 2026–2027 academic year on October 22, with the participation of Rocío Vidal, a journalist and science communicator known on social media as Schrödinger’s Cat.
Is it possible to make science engaging, relatable, and even fun?
Through its YouTube channel, Schrödinger’s Cat, Rocío Vidal brings science to the public in an approachable and lighthearted style, exploring interesting facts and questions related to the world around us.
The science communicator is also the author of two books. The first, Screw science! (2019), has become a tool for combating hoaxes, false beliefs, and fake news related to science. In his second book, Eureka! 50 Discoveries That Have Revolutionized the World (2021) pays tribute to science through the great discoveries of history.
His career in science communication extends to television, where he has hosted science-themed programs such as Science Truck and Whaat!? What do you think, bringing science to new audiences through dynamic and engaging formats.
Today, Rocío Vidal continues to create and share content on YouTube and participates in various outreach projects.
Thursday, October 22: Opening lecture for the 2026–2027 academic year at the Gandia campus of the Universitat Politècnica de València, featuring journalist and science communicator Rocío Vidal, Schrödinger’s Cat.