{"id":46264,"date":"2023-01-25T10:45:19","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T09:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.steinmuehle.de\/blog\/2023\/01\/25\/plus-mint-math-camp-at-the-steinmuehle\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T17:36:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T15:36:30","slug":"plus-mint-math-camp-at-the-steinmuehle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/steinmuehle.de\/en\/blog\/2023\/01\/25\/plus-mint-math-camp-at-the-steinmuehle\/","title":{"rendered":"Plus-MINT Math Camp at the Steinm\u00fchle"},"content":{"rendered":"

From January 16\u201319, the Math Camp took place in Marburg as part of the plus-MINT talent development program. Steinm\u00fchle, as the host and organizer, offered the 20 students from the plus-MINT boarding schools Birklehof, Louisenlund, Schulpforte, and St. Afra a very varied program. <\/p>\n

Workshops in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Philipps University of Marburg <\/strong><\/p>\n

During her workshop at the University of Marburg, Prof. Dr. Agricola discussed the \u201cmathematics of voting.\u201d<\/p>\n

The workshop led by Prof. Dr. Oliver Goertsche at the University of Marburg focused on geometry, topology, and spherical triangles. According to Prof. Dr. Goertsche, this material is covered in the fourth semester of the mathematics program and proved quite challenging for the participants of the plus-MINT Camp.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe workshop was impressive; I\u2019m a big fan of theoretical mathematics, and the content really challenged me,\u201d says Luis, who has been a plus-MINT student at Steinm\u00fchle since the summer of 2022.<\/p>\n

\u201cI felt the same way\u2014the lectures by the university professors really got my brain working. It\u2019s motivating, and I really enjoy pushing myself to my limits,\u201d agrees Fabian, a student at Steinm\u00fchlen.<\/p>\n

Dr. Karl-Heinz Muth and Steinm\u00fchlen student Clara Steiner offered a completely different perspective on mathematics with their presentation titled \u201cEntertainment Math: You Didn\u2019t See That Coming!\u201d<\/p>\n

Field Trip to the Mathematikum in Giessen<\/strong><\/p>\n

During their field trip to the Mathematikum in neighboring Giessen, the students got hands-on. The Mathematikum is the world\u2019s first interactive mathematics museum. About 200 exhibits offer visitors a new perspective on mathematics and invite them to participate. \u201cThe Mathematikum was actually closed for renovations, but it made an exception for the plus-MINT students and opened exclusively for us,\u201d says Bj\u00f6rn Gemmer, principal of Steinm\u00fchle School. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe were able to try out all the stations; some were very easy, while others were really challenging. You couldn\u2019t tell just by looking at them beforehand, and we were sometimes surprised by the complexity of exhibits that seemed simple at first glance,\u201d Fabian says.<\/p>\n

Participation in the “Bolyai” International Mathematics Team Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe ability to work together is a core value in our lives\u201d\u2014this is the motto of the \u201cBolyai\u201d math team competition, in which the plus-MINT students participated as part of the math camp at Steinm\u00fchle. The challenge was to work as a team to solve challenging math problems within a set time limit. <\/p>\n

The students from Louisenlund and Schulpforte secured a spot in the top 10 thanks to their team effort.<\/p>\n

Mathematical City Scavenger Hunt Through Marburg’s Upper Town<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marburg offers visitors several impressive sights: St. Elizabeth\u2019s Church, the Old University, the Landgrave\u2019s Castle, and the Old Town\u2014known in Marburg as the \u201cOberstadt\u201d\u2014located below it.<\/p>\n

The plus-MINT students got to know the Upper Town, with its picturesque alleys, colorful half-timbered houses, and hidden squares, during a math-themed city scavenger hunt. Together, they completed various tasks and immersed themselves in Marburg\u2019s fascinating history. <\/p>\n

We wrapped up the evening with a group dinner and a get-together in the tea room<\/strong><\/p>\n

The three-course candlelit dinner and the get-together provided a lovely conclusion to our time together and gave us yet another opportunity to catch up. \u201cIt was really nice to see the other plus-MINT students again and talk about our experiences at the boarding schools,\u201d says Clara, a student from Steinm\u00fchle. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe felt very comfortable and welcome at the Steinm\u00fchle, and interacting with the other plus-MINT students was very inspiring,\u201d say Johanna and Paula from St. Afra.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, I completely agree, and spending the night in the gym added a touch of adventure to the whole thing! I\u2019m already looking forward to the next plus-MINT Camp and can\u2019t wait to see where we\u2019ll get to go,\u201d says Aaron from St. Afra.<\/p>\n

PlusMINT \u2013 What’s Next? Selection Days at Birklehof in Early April 2023 <\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s that time of year again in April, and the new plus-MINT candidates will have the opportunity to showcase their talents during the selection days at the Birklehof.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe deliberately take plenty of time to get to know the students. We conduct research, experiment, and build things together. Afterward, the selection committee decides whether to admit them to the program,\u201d explains Sven Meier, plus-MINT project manager.<\/p>\n

In addition to interest and aptitude, the evaluation criteria include extracurricular involvement in STEM fields, personality and social skills, as well as a willingness to actively participate in the plus-MINT program.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit: www.plus-mint.de<\/p>\n

Steinm\u00fchle is already looking forward to welcoming the new plus-MINT students\u2014and, of course, to the next plus-MINT camp!<\/p>\n

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