66 chemistry-enthusiastic schoolchildren visited the School College of TU Bergakademie Freiberg last week to test whether chemistry could be the right course of study for them. Two thirds of the participants were female. After a brightly colored experimental lecture, the participants conducted experiments on their own in the five chemical institutes of the TU Freiberg. They extracted natural substances, determined the hardness of water samples, carried out simple syntheses, enameled or determined the calorific value of cornflakes.
Realistic picture of studying in Freiberg
"During a barbecue evening, the pupils get the opportunity to talk to students, doctoral candidates, staff and professors and thus get a realistic picture of the requirements and opportunities of a course of study," says chemist Prof. Dr. Gero Frisch from the pupils' college team.
Dr. Wagler, who supervised the students and added, "A highlight that has become popular is the experimental show, outdoors in the evenings, put on by the faculty's show lecture group."
Awakening enthusiasm for chemistry
The aim of the offer of the Faculty of Chemistry and Physics is to inspire pupils in grades 11 and 12 who are interested in science to study chemistry. The chemistry course is offered in Freiberg as a diploma and bachelor's degree program. Thanks to modern equipment in the new laboratory buildings, there are sufficient places available for students in the laboratories for practical courses, without any waiting lists. At an early stage, students are involved in current research projects in the practical courses and are optimally prepared for the demands of the industry.
Financial support for the student college is provided by the Society of German Chemists and the mentoring program of the Chemical Industry Fund.
The date for the next Schülerkolleg has already been set. From 20.08. to 23.08.2024 young enthusiastic students are expected again. Who would like to inform already, can turn to the jana [dot] kriehme [at] chemie [dot] tu-freiberg [dot] de (organizer Jana Kriehme).
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