PI3KAktveien

PI3KAktveien is a fictional street created for use in Norwegian urban-planning and science-communication exercises. It appears in educational materials as an example of how scientific terminology can be incorporated into place names, bridging the gap between complex biology and everyday urban life.

The name combines PI3K, a key enzyme in the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, with Akt, another central kinase, and the Norwegian veien meaning road. The combined form signals a thematic link between molecular biology and street naming, illustrating how science concepts can be reflected in public space.

In the fictional town of Teknobyen, PI3KAktveien runs through a science district, connecting the University Campus to the Public Science Center. The street features pedestrian-friendly design and interpretive signage explaining the PI3K-Akt pathway, with art installations representing signaling components and educational stations that summarize cellular processes for visitors.

The street is used in academic case studies to discuss branding, public science outreach, and the use of thematic naming to support educational objectives. It is presented as an example of how urban design can promote scientific literacy and curiosity among residents and visitors alike.

See also: PI3K-Akt signaling pathway; science-themed street naming; urban design education.