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Under the theme «STEM Fair: Showing What We Can Do,» students from Carinthia’s STEM middle schools presented their research projects from their STEM classes (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology) at Lakeside Park on May 15, 2023.
What happens during a volcanic eruption? Why can a water strider walk on water? How do you build a turbine? Is black a color? Students at Carinthia’s STEM middle schools explored these and many other everyday questions as part of their math, computer science, science, and technology classes. The results were presented to an enthusiastic audience at the STEM Fair in Lakeside Park and recognized by a panel of experts.
The focus is, on the one hand, on the joy of independent research and development and, on the other hand, on introducing students to scientific work. Starting with the research question, moving through the formulation of hypotheses and the collection of data, and culminating in the presentation of the experiment or prototype, the young STEM enthusiasts in the first grades of the STEM middle schools immersed themselves in the world of science.
«It’s incredible to see the enthusiasm with which students are discovering the world of science. We’re delighted that, through the Educational Lab, we can help foster interest in STEM from elementary school through middle and high school. «This event shows that, with the Educational Innovation Lab as an educational incubator, we are on the right track to fostering interest in education and research among young people and developing subject matter experts for the future,» said Bernhard Lamprecht, Managing Director of Lakeside Park.
The Educational Innovation Lab (EIL) builds on the network of the Educational Lab at Lakeside Park. It supports educational innovators in developing, organizing, testing, documenting, and disseminating their educational innovations. This is achieved through a structured support process that provides tailored assistance at every stage of the innovation process—from planning, developing, and testing to designing and disseminating the results. Particular attention is paid to documentation, scientific evaluation throughout the process, and the preparation of results for dissemination.
Martin Krenn, a teacher, project leader, and mastermind behind the STEM Fair, sums it up as follows: «The children’s joy and keen interest in discovering, experimenting, and even learning from failed attempts is truly inspiring. It’s fascinating to see the research questions that 10-year-olds are already formulating on their own from their everyday lives—and the passion with which they become young researchers. Kudos also to the many dedicated teachers who supported the classes as project mentors.»
In the 2022–23 school year, the Federal Ministry launched a pilot program focusing on STEM education in schools. A dedicated curriculum was developed for this purpose, which includes additional STEM classes. The goal is for students to engage in inquiry-based learning to address current challenges such as climate change, resource management, digitalization, and new technologies.
For more information, visit martin.krenn@pms-phk.at
The MINT Fair was supported and funded as a project within the framework of the «EIL4MINT» Educational Innovation Lab at the Educational Lab.
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Verbundmodell Praxismittelschule (PMS) der Pädagogischen Hochschule Kärnten
BIKO mach MINT
Martin Krenn
martin.krenn@pms-phk.at
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