meerMINT

High-performing, diverse, open to reform, and collaborative—that is the University of Bremen. Around 23,000 people study, teach, conduct research, and work on its international campus. Their shared goal is to contribute to the further development of society.

In line with its knowledge transfer strategy, the University of Bremen proactively assumes responsibility in the areas of education and youth. Together with its numerous partners in the Technology Park, it offers a wide range of programs in the area of knowledge (and science) transfer for children, young people, and teachers.

The University of Bremen is responsible for coordinating the consortium, as well as for the project’s communication and public relations. In addition, the cluster management team is responsible for organizing and implementing cross-consortium programs, such as hands-on activities at Explore Science.

Constructor University is a private, state-recognized, English-language research university located in northern Bremen. It offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in the natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences, and is committed to continuing education and knowledge transfer. Interculturalism, excellent research and teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration define its profile. Its goal is to prepare talented individuals from around the world for positions of responsibility in a globalized workforce. As part of its outreach activities, Constructor University works closely with schools and is involved in educational networks aimed at promoting STEM skills.

As part of the project, the Dock Nord/Constructor Space was established at Constructor University, new cooperation partners were recruited in the neighborhood, and free programs were created for children and youth in the neighborhood, where they can become enthusiastic about various STEM topics and discover their talents.

Since 1996, PHÄNOMENTA Bremerhaven e. V. has been delighting visitors with an interactive hands-on exhibition where “touching is encouraged!” Numerous exhibits invite children, teens, and adults to discover and understand scientific phenomena and mathematical challenges in a playful way.

As a recognized extracurricular learning center, PHÄNOMENTA offers, among other things, a children’s chemistry lab, a workshop for everyone, and a geothermal station. Through courses, hands-on activities, and programs such as robot programming, it fosters interest in STEM topics in an accessible way.

As part of the project, PHÄNOMENTA Bremerhaven is expanding local partnerships and creating free programs for children and teens, where they can become enthusiastic about various STEM topics and discover their talents.

At Universum® Bremen, children and teens embark on exciting journeys of discovery into the world of science. Across the thematic areas of technology, people, and nature, approximately 250 interactive exhibits spread over 4,000 m² invite visitors to explore scientific and technical phenomena with all their senses.
As a recognized extracurricular learning center, Universum® offers in-depth educational programs for school classes as well as professional development courses for teachers and educational specialists.

Through Universum® Bremen, training programs are being developed for all participants in meerMINT and the MINTforum Bremen to strengthen both subject-specific and pedagogical and didactic skills, thereby contributing to an increase in the quality of the programs offered at these locations.