Merck brings STEM education to students with a mobile laboratory
The Curiosity Cube's tour this year has kicked off in Darmstadt. The mobile science lab from the company Merck makes STEM subjects tangible for students worldwide.
Hands-on experiments for 60,000 students
The solar-powered labs are touring Europe, North America, and Africa and are expected to reach around 60,000 young people by 2026. The focus is on interactive experiments in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology.
A special feature: The experiments are supervised by company employees. Students can talk directly to scientists and gain insights into possible career paths.
Focus on synthetic biology
This year, the focus is on synthetic biology. Participants will learn, among other things, how enzymes work and how DNA, the code for cells, can be modified. The aim is to convey complex scientific topics in an understandable and practical way.
Supplement by a STEM center in Darmstadt
In addition to the mobile laboratory, Merck also operates its own STEM center at the Darmstadt site, which provides interactive educational programs all year round.
At the opening, Mayor Hanno Benz emphasized the close connection between the city and companies, as well as Darmstadt's importance as a center of science.
Fostering enthusiasm for science
Merck has been committed to STEM education worldwide for several years with the Curiosity Cube. The aim is to spark an early interest in natural sciences and to inspire young people for a future in research and technology.
(DARMSTADT – RED/PM/MERCK)
Featured image: Third-grade students from the Astrid Lindgren School in Darmstadt-Arheilgen open the Curiosity Cube season in Darmstadt with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured in the center: Mayor Hanno Benz (center, left), Site Manager Matthias Bürk (center, right), and Project Manager Stefanie Rammer (second from right). Photo: Merck
