Youth Support for School Students
Are you fascinated by technology? Do you wonder how cars are becoming lighter and airplanes bigger? Would you like a glimpse behind the scenes of scientific research? At Leibniz-IWT, pupils have numerous opportunities to explore research topics for one or more days. We offer the following events:
Internship for the Profession of Materials Tester in the Field of Metal Technology
The Leibniz-IWT offers year-round internships for the profession of materials tester specializing in metal technology for interested students. During the internship, participants get a fast-tracked introduction to the key aspects of the training for a materials tester. The program includes activities such as sample preparation in the workshop, heat treatment of samples, tensile tests, hardness testing, and the preparation of macro and microsections. Materials ranging from the smallest powders to large components are thoroughly analyzed to explore material properties, testing methods, and potential causes of component failure.
Nationwide Future Day for Girls and Boys
Leibniz-IWT participates in the nationwide Girls' Day, organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research to celebrate Future Day. On this day, schoolgirls from 5th grade and up have the opportunity to explore various topics in materials science across four research institutions. For more information and registration, please visit Girls' Day - BMBF.
Girls' Day Program at the University of Bremen
Each year, Leibniz-IWT also takes part in Girls' Day at the University of Bremen, offering young aspiring researchers their first insights into materials technologies. Through hands-on experiments, participants investigate various material properties and uncover the science behind them. Registration for the Girls' Day program at the University of Bremen is available via Girls' Day University of Bremen.
Virtual Lab Day
The Virtual Lab Day at Leibniz-IWT provides students with the chance to experience research remotely. Participants can follow laboratory experiments online, join interactive workshops, and engage in discussions with scientists. Further details and registration options are available via the Virtual Lab Day.
MINT Day
Bremen’s MINT Day is designed for school students interested in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). At Leibniz-IWT, exciting workshops and experiments offer students a glimpse into the world of STEM careers. For more information and registration, please visit MINT Day.
Fall Internship at Leibniz-IWT
Each year, the University of Bremen’s Technology Park provides students from the 10th grade onwards with the opportunity to complete an autumn internship on campus. This program allows interested students to explore various institutes and companies in IT, technology, and the natural sciences, including Leibniz-IWT. Applications can be submitted directly via the Technology Park website: Technologiepark Universität Bremen - Internship.
Children’s University – Lectures at IWT
As part of the University of Bremen’s Children’s University, in which Leibniz-IWT regularly participates, young scientists can attend fascinating lectures. These sessions allow children to dive into exciting topics in technology and science and satisfy their curiosity. Further information on these events can be found here.