The MINT Region Zentralraum sent a strong message in support of an interdisciplinary and diverse network. At the MEETUP, in addition to an exclusive preview, attendees gained exciting insights into the role AI will play in the classroom in the future.
Through the STEM Region initiative, the organizations Zentralraum Kärnten+ and Educational Lab are taking a proactive approach to jointly address future challenges. The initiative aims to help expand STEM programs and foster interest among young people, especially girls.
At the MEETUP hosted by the Central Region STEM Initiative, one thing quickly became clear: Children
really enjoy experimenting and gaining new experiences. «Through the Educational Lab, we maintain close contact with educational institutions. It’s truly wonderful to see the enthusiasm with which young people explore the STEM field. Perhaps we’re laying the foundation today for the researchers of tomorrow—and possibly even future Nobel Prize winners,» said Lakeside Park Managing Director Bernhard Lamprecht.
STEM has also become an integral part of community life. «The Zentralraum is a very dynamic, agile region, and the challenges of the future clearly show that we need the best-trained young professionals. Through this initiative, we are contributing to the development of a competitive, growing, and innovative region,» says Mayor Martin Kulmer, president of the «Zentralraum Kärnten+» association.
«Numerous STEM initiatives have emerged in recent years. Our task is to bring them together, work in unison, and pursue common goals as a region,» Kulmer and Lamprecht agree. To fulfill this task, STEM coordinator Marie-Theres Sticker-Grillitsch has been on the job since January 2024; next year, she will focus on cooperation, communication, and consulting: «A vibrant exchange among education and project partners is essential for the STEM region to function effectively.»
For Deputy Mayor Sarah Katholnig and Deputy Mayor Ron Rabitsch, one thing is especially important: «Above all, we want to encourage young girls to choose a STEM education and thus break away from traditional career paths.»
DI Dr. Christina Petschnigg (Fraunhofer Austria) told the more than 70 guests that STEM is also becoming increasingly prevalent in classrooms. «It’s important to welcome AI into the student and teacher communities and to learn how to use it responsibly,» says Petschnigg.
Coordination:
Verein Zentralraum Kärnten+
Seecorso 2
9220 Velden am Wörthersee
Marie-Theres Grillitsch
T +43 4242 205-3202
office@zentralraumktn.at
zentralraumktn.at
mint-regionen.at
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The promotion of STEM regions is a central aspect of the efforts of the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research to sustainably strengthen science and business locations in Austria through young professionals in the STEM fields.
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