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Technology, teamwork, and lots of “aha” moments: Silicon Saxony at the practical day at the ZCOM Zuse Museum in Hoyerswerda
On June 19, 2025, the ZCOM Zuse Computer Museum in Hoyerswerda was once again the venue for practical career orientation with a future: At this year’s practical day, the “MINT to be” project of PAL network partner Silicon Saxony e.V. gave 7th and 8th grade students a playful introduction to the world of technology.
As in the previous year, the event kicked off with a pitch format. Here, the participating companies briefly introduced themselves and gave an overview of their hands-on activities. Silicon Saxony e.V. was also represented with an interactive booth. They brought along a dozen small but sophisticated Ozobots. These mini robots could be programmed by the young people themselves, offering a low-threshold introduction to the world of automation and computer science.
Silicon Saxony e.V. was represented by Ann-Christin Böttger and a dedicated student intern who is currently completing an internship at the association. Together, they accompanied the young people as they gained their first programming experience and were available to answer questions about technical careers.
With curiosity and creativity, the young people explored how the robots work and, in the process, gained insights into various STEM professions. The enthusiasm of many girls for the program was particularly striking. A total of 42 students took advantage of the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the technologies and the professions behind them.
In addition to the practical experience at the booth, the museum itself offered exciting inspiration for all guests and an opportunity for inspiring exchanges with other participants and a glimpse into the history of computing technology. A big thank you goes to the ZCOM Zuse Computer Museum for the successful organization and to all those involved for their open cooperation. The 2025 Practical Day has once again shown that technology inspires – especially when you get to experience it firsthand.
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INFINEON FACTORY TOUR AND MINI ROBOT WORKSHOP
As part of the Open Company Week, we were there with our “MINT to be” workshop! On March 17, 2025 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, young technology enthusiasts from the 8th grade onwards had the opportunity to take part in an exclusive guided tour of the Infineon site. Afterwards, an interactive mini-robot workshop with the Ozobot awaited the participants. This small, programmable robot is controlled by color codes and provides a playful insight into the fields of microelectronics, software and robotics. We ran the workshop with a total of 16 pupils.
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INFINEON FACTORY TOUR AND MINI ROBOT WORKSHOP
As part of the Open Company Week, we were there with our “MINT to be” workshop! On March 17, 2025 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, young technology enthusiasts from the 8th grade onwards had the opportunity to take part in an exclusive guided tour of the Infineon site. Afterwards, an interactive mini-robot workshop with the Ozobot awaited the participants. This small, programmable robot is controlled by color codes and provides a playful insight into the fields of microelectronics, software and robotics. We ran the workshop with a total of 16 pupils.
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FEMALE MENTORS POINT THE WAY TO MORE DIVERSITY IN THE HIGH-TECH SECTOR
More diversity in the STEM sector requires role models. In the “MINT to be” project, Silicon Saxony has set itself the goal of getting girls in particular interested in high-tech professions through workshops and presentations. These are conducted by so-called MINTorinnen, who present their personal life paths, training and study opportunities as well as the Saxon high-tech landscape. These very personal stories are intended to encourage young people to see future prospects in technical professions.
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HIGH TECH ONLY FOR BOYS?
Just like boys, girls deserve their place in the high-tech world. We support them in this by offering workshops at schools as part of our #MINTtobe project and thus facilitating personal contact with our female STEM mentors. With their very personal and highly individual career paths, they show girls – and boys too, of course – just how diverse it can be to enter the microelectronics and software industry.
At KarriereStart, Djamila Steinich, Andrea Stoeck and Linda Splitt – three of our MINTorinnen – not only told us how they found their personal dream job, but also emphasized that…
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FIRST WORKSHOP AT THE MAN-GYMNASIUM
On 17.06.2024, the first “MINT to be” workshop took place at MAN-Gymnasium in Dresden! As part of the project day, the pupils were able to take part in exciting, interactive workshops, most of which were led by external partners.
Our two STEM mentors, Djamila Steinich (process engineer at GlobalFoundries) and Angelika K. (software developer at SupplyOn), told two groups of 20 young people their personal stories – from their favorite subjects and internships to their graduation and jobs.
It was clear from the young people’s questions that they were studying at a technical secondary school – their knowledge of software was particularly impressive. Afterwards, the 7th – 9th graders were allowed to get hands-on and program the Ozobot mini-robot, which is controlled with color codes.