Comics and Sciences through Multidisciplinary Investigation and Collaboration (COS-MICs) – CA24160

The COS-MICs (Comics and Sciences through Multidisciplinary Investigation and Collaboration) Action aims to explore the intersection of comics and science, focusing on how comics can be used to communicate scientific concepts, foster public dialogue, and support educational efforts. Nowadays, science communication faces challenges in reaching diverse audiences, and comics offer a powerful medium for bridging this gap. However, the relationship between comics and science is still marginal, with few structured resources and limited collaboration between the scientific and comic communities. COS-MICs will address it by structuring an international federating network of researchers, professionals, and end-users on comics and science to gather research works and improve access to it and to the sources. This collaborative network will focus on enhancing the representation of science in comics, exploring their potential in education, and understanding their impact on society and public perceptions. The Action will promote cross-cultural dialogues, bringing together diverse voices and perspectives to improve the circulation of scientific knowledge through comics in Europe and beyond.

The European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST Action) consortium COS-MICs will include two representatives from Ilia State University: Associate Professor Manana Ratiani and Associate Professor Ekaterine Slowinski.

In addition, Ms. Manana Ratiani has been elected as a member of the Management Committee, further strengthening Ilia State University’s role in international scientific collaboration.

The COS-MICs Action consists of seven Working Groups: