Children present innovative ideas from the Fab Lab
Children present innovative ideas from the Fab Lab
They are between 12 and 16 years old, but already have great technical and creative skills: Ten young participants took part in workshop modules at the Fab Lab, the creative workshop at the University of Siegen, over the past five months. At the end, they presented their projects. The children combined AI-generated stories with 3D-printed models and interactive touch sensors that they had programmed using the Calliope Mini.
First, each group presented their project in three minutes. The jury and guests then had the opportunity to examine the projects. The evaluation was based on the following criteria: Innovation, creativity and originality, technical implementation, narrative structure, visual/sound design and presentation skills.
The winning projects are:
1st place: Dawn of Tribes by Émile Julian Schneider - Prize: Calliope Mini Microcontroller
1st place: The Last Loaf by Dorothea Breichler - Prize: PLA filaments for 3D printing
1st place: A debt unpaid by David Fedorenko and Vladyslav Halevych - Prize: Arduino Uno Microcontroller
In addition to the main prizes, everyone received a certificate of participation from the University of Siegen as well as a personalized, laser-engraved badge in recognition of their individual achievements in the various modules.
Parents, guests and the jury were impressed by the innovative strength and commitment of the children. They took part in a total of five workshop modules: 3D printing and 3D modeling, programming with Calliope Mini, sugar measurement with the photometer, storytelling with AI and interactive storytelling.
The Zukunft Akademie is part of the EnvironMINT project, an application-oriented research project that deals with the creative communication of STEM topics (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology) to young people. The participatory approach is particularly noteworthy: a concept for extracurricular STEM activities is being developed together with young people, parents, teachers and practitioners. The focus is on so-called maker activities, which include not only technological but also artistic aspects.
The EnvironMINT project is a research project at the University of Siegen and is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
The Fab Lab Siegen is headed by Prof. Dr. Claudia Müller. Marios Mouratidis is responsible for the management and project management. Karina Oliveira, Ontika Nazmun and Hina Firdaus are responsible for the content and operational planning of the Future Academy.
In the picture (top row, from left): Timofii Tkachenko, Artem Korovushkin, Adam Kostiv, Dorothea Breichler, David Fedorenko, Vlad Halevych, Marios Mouratidis, Karina Oliveira, Nazmun Ontika, Hina Firdaus. Bottom row (from left): Makar Halevych, Émile Julian Schneider, Kirill Giesbrecht.
