Insight into the future: Students research steel and environmental protection
Insight into the future: Students research steel and environmental protection
MINT-EC camp in Duisburg: A journey of discovery through the world of steel production and its future
The connection between tradition and innovation is the focus of the MINT EC camp, which takes place in Duisburg this week.
Central focus is on the change in the steel industry, especially with regard to sustainable production methods. At a time when climate change is becoming more and more urgent, the changeover of conventional processes to environmentally friendly alternatives such as hydrogen steel is an important step.
The event, which was organized in cooperation with several institutions, including the University of Duisburg-Essen and the Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann GmbH, brings interested students together to introduce them to the secrets of steel production. The participants enter historical sites that now serve as learning locations and illustrate the transition from traditional coal mining to modern, environmentally conscious steel production.
At the beginning of the program, the young people visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zeche Zollverein, where they received insights into the history of the coke and its role in steel production. This was followed by practical workshops in the steel works of HKM and Thyssenkrupp, where the participants were able to experience up close how the transition from coke to hydrogen was carried out.
Another important part of the camp was an introduction to the analysis of steel at the University of Duisburg-Essen, led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rüdiger Deike. The students had the opportunity to work with the scanning electron microscope and learn to water steel, which gave them a comprehensive understanding of the materials.
In addition to the theoretical knowledge, the participants experienced the old industry of the North Landscape Park, which is now known for its creative conversion. Here they were able to take part in a GPS tour and explore the site that was once a center of steel production and is now considered a cultural heritage.The exchange between young people and experienced experts is promoted by this camp, which not only contributes to the personal development of the participants, but also emphasizes the importance of MINT training.
The camp is being held for the fifth time by the Reinhard and Max-Mannesmann-Gymnasium, which is a member of the National Excellence School network MINT-EC, which supports schools that specialize in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology.
in a world in which technical skills are increasingly in demand, the promotion and training of youthful people in these areas is of great importance. Therefore, the MINT-EC camp not only illustrates the current state of steel production, but also the movements in the direction of a sustainable future for the entire industry.
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