A Heart for Science

Students from low-income areas in South Africa, particularly Johannesburg, are encouraged to explore community issues using a ZEISS microscope.

From 3D scanning technology to retina cameras, young people in China explored the world of ZEISS and experienced the world of healthcare, microscope and measurement technology during the first event. The ZEISS team in China would like to inspire young people for technology and innovation with other planned initiatives and workshops and make a contribution to a sustainable future.

ZEISS Team Korea initiates the ZEISS Science Class to promote STEM education. Young people immerse themselves in the world of microscopes and actively experience science and research for themselves.

Awakening a fascination for biodiversity and raising young people's awareness of sustainability – that is the aim of the volunteers in Japan. In multifaceted workshops, young researchers can discover the world of microorganisms with ZEISS microscopes and learn about the effects of human activity on the climate and biodiversity.

350 km and nine hours later, a volunteer from Bangalore arrived at his project. In a state school, over 200 young people were given an insight into ZEISS technologies and learned about their importance for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

In Australia, volunteers collaborate with "Deadly Science", an organization that aims to provide high-quality STEM education to indigenous children in all areas of the country. Using ZEISS microscopes, the young people immerse themselves in the world of microorganisms and see the smallest creatures on huge screens.

Panel discussions and workshops focused on the topic of STEM. Students from the middle and upper school took part in the events at the school in Rueil-Malmaison with great interest.

ZEISS employees organized a workshop for young people in Bilbao, Spain, together with the EMBL organization. In a two-part workshop, the participants gained insights into the importance of research for environmental and climate action. They also immersed themselves in the world of microorganisms and learned about fluorescent proteins and transgenic materials. They recombined genes themselves, produced their own samples and examined them under the microscope.

Promoting STEM education and international cooperation at Georgian schools – the project aims to promote enthusiasm for science among students and intercultural skills among young people.

From supervising seminar papers and leading working groups in STEM subjects to workshops on 3D printing, microscopes and programming – the volunteers in Germany are active in a variety of ways. President and CEO, Dr. Karl Lamprecht, and, CTO, Susan Breitkopf are also involved among others.

According to the motto "Science as you've never seen it before", ZEISS employees organized a workshop for young people in Varese, Italy, in collaboration with TEDx. Fascination for science and research was awakened through various experiments. The explorers of tomorrow applied what they had learned in games and practice tests.

Interactive presentations and excursions to museums and companies – young people are accompanied on their learning journey in a variety of ways and their curiosity for science and research is sparked.

As part of the mentoring program in Dublin, America, young people receive bespoke support from their mentors. From general introductions to the field to mock interviews, writing your CV, networking and personal development, the aim is to show young people the path to a STEM career.

What are micrometeorites? What information do they provide about the solar system? How can they be documented and classified? The young stardust hunters get answers to these questions in cooperation with the Cincinnati Observatory. They are specifically encouraged to experiment with different techniques, to record interesting finds of heavenly and earthly origin and to exchange ideas about them.

Industry 4.0, innovation and opportunities for local industry – during a presentation at a local high school, the young people gained exciting insights into the process of developing innovative solutions and immersed themselves in the history of ZEISS' inventions.