Together with partners from the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Spatial and Environmental Planning and the ZfL, the Chair of Bioprocess Engineering is conducting research into the future of MINT learning as part of a grant from the Telekom Foundation. 

Using geometry software to bring mathematical functions to life or immersing yourself in the human circulatory system with virtual reality goggles - science lessons using digital media are fascinating and inspire both pupils and teachers. However, modern technology must be used in a pedagogically and didactically sensible way in order to have a positive impact on the pupils' learning processes. Over the next three years, a new Deutsche Telekom Foundation project entitled “The Future of MINT Learning” aims to develop innovative ideas for this. Together with Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, the University of Koblenz-Landau and the University of Würzburg, TUK beat 26 competitors in a nationwide selection process. Together, concepts for good MINT teaching in the digital world are developed, tested and integrated into the training and further education of teachers of MINT subjects (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology). As part of this project, Chair of Bioprocess Engineering is working closely with the Department of Chemistry to develop new methods for teaching biotechnology and chemistry. The Telekom Foundation is investing a total of 1.6 million euros in the project.

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