Experiment and Information Day at the Central Hesse Student Research Center at Steinmühle

On March 7, the Central Hesse Student Research Center kicked off its activities at Steinmühle School in Marburg with an experiment and information day, which was also attended by numerous students from Steinmühle. Steinmühle Principal Björn Gemmer was delighted to welcome 90 students from all over Central Hesse.

“How do I come up with a research question, and how can I develop it further?” was the central theme of the day, which the students explored in six very different workshops. Some students investigated the behavior of woodlice, while others examined how much radioactivity the human body absorbs. Another workshop used real measurement data to study the motion of entire galaxies, while the chemistry workshop focused on the question of optimal combustion. The math workshop was dedicated to calculating the area of polygons, and the energy workshop focused on the efficient use of natural resources.

In addition to the six workshops, there was an extensive supporting program. At the “Market of Opportunities,” students presented their current projects from the “Jugend forscht” competition, the German Young Physicists’ Tournament, and the First Lego League. Mr. Burk, the regional director of “Jugend forscht,” informed participants about what to consider when conducting their own research projects and answered questions from the audience.
In addition to the technical content, the students naturally also had time to exchange ideas and get to know one another. The organizers were impressed by the students’ high level of motivation and the positive atmosphere. So it was ultimately no surprise that the final feedback was consistently positive. Many participants said they plan to start their own research projects in the near future.
Let’s hope that many students from Steinmühle are among them.

If you’re also interested in STEM or are thinking about starting a research project, check out the website of the Central Hesse Student Research Center.

 

For more information about the SFM’s programs, visit https://sfz-mittelhessen.de