zdi Students' Lab MINT LAB at :metabolon

The MINTLab at :metabolon, located at the Leppe waste management center, offers students of upper secondary education the opportunity to engage hands-on with the challenges of energy and climate transition. The focus is on current issues regarding renewable energy, energy storage, climate protection, and sustainable development.

In modern, digitally supported learning environments, participants explore scientific, technical, and social aspects of sustainable transformation. The modular offerings provide an action-oriented approach to complex topics, promoting interconnected thinking and the development of individual solutions.

The MINTLab works closely with schools, companies, universities, and other partners. This allows young people to gain not only technical insights into pioneering technologies but also learn about training and study opportunities in the STEM field.

The educational offerings are aligned with the curricula of upper secondary education and are particularly suitable as a supplement for subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Technology, Politics, and Social Sciences.

Topics

The modules cover the following areas:

• Renewable energy (wind and solar energy)

• Innovative energy storage

• Climate change, climate protection, and climate policy

• Alternative heat sources

• Energy-efficient refurbishment and energy savings

The offerings are continuously updated to include current topics of sustainable transformation.