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How do you make a frisbee out of recycled bottle caps? What can you print using a 3D printer? Dive into the colorful world of chemists and learn all about polymer materials, the latest inventions, and sustainable recycling.
As part of the JKU Young Chemistry Scientists program, you will meet internationally renowned researchers and experts. During the workshop sessions, you not only learn from them, you also find out more about prospective careers and degree programs.
As a JKU Young Scientist, we also offer a unique opportunity to complete a summer internship at the JKU or at a well-known company in Upper Austria.
Contact
Phone
Program Manager
Univ. Prof. Dr. Sabine Hild, opens an external URL in a new window &
Assoz.Univprof. Dr. Wolfgang Schöfberger, opens an external URL in a new window
Capacity
Max. 25
Number of Workshops
6
Sign Up
Registration for 2024/25 is open October 1 - November 20, 2024.
Terms of Participation
- Those eligible to take part in the program must attend a school in Upper Austria (6th class AHS, 2nd class BHS, 10th grade on) and be interested in the field of Chemistry.
- The number of participants is limited to 25.
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Workshop Program
The program has been designed to provide insight into many facets of chemistry. Those in the program should complete all of the workshops.
2024/2025 Academic Year:
| Topic | Date | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadline | November 20, 2024 | 11.59 PM | Online | |
| Kick-Off and Partner Fair | November 22, 2024 | 5.00-7.00 PM | Management Center, HS 16 | |
| CV/Application Review | November 29, 2024 | 3.30-5.00 PM | Mag.a Alexandra Slezak | Science Park 5, Rm 101 |
| Abwasser-Recycling in der Landwirtschaft - was finden wir in den angebauten Pflanzen? | April 11, 2025 | 4.00-6.00 PM | Prof. Christian Klampfl | Meeting point: TN Tower, ground floor, in front of Open Lab |
| Plastik -Kunststoff-Polymer-Makromolelül: Alles das gleiche? Ein kleine Einführung in die Welt der großen Moleküle | May 9, 2025 | 4.00-6.00 PM | Prof.in Sabine Hild | Meeting point: TN Tower, ground floor, in front of Open Lab |
| Umsetzung von CO2 zu chemischen Ausgangsstoffen | May 16, 2025 | 4.00-6.00 PM | Prof. Wolfgang Schöfberger | Meeting point: TN Tower, ground floor, in front of Open Lab |
| Abbaubare Polymere | May 23, 2025 | 4.00-6.00 PM | Prof. Ian Teasdale | Meeting point: TN Tower, ground floor, in front of Open Lab |
| Metall(komplex)e als Baumeister ̶ Spalten und Verbinden | June 6, 2025 | 4.00-6.00 PM | Priv.-Doz. Christoph Topf, Prof. Marko Hapke | Meeting point: TN Tower, ground floor, in front of Open Lab |
| Licht an: Chemie mit Licht | June 13, 2025 | 4.00-6.00 PM | Prof. Uwe Monkowius | Meeting point: TN Tower, ground floor, in front of Open Lab |
| Closing Ceremony | October 2025 | 5.00 PM | tbd |
Those were the dates & times for 2023/2024 Academic Year:
| Topic | Date | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadline | October 2 - November 17, 2023 | 11.00 AM | Online | |
| CV/Application Review | November 17, 2023 | 3.30 - 5.00 PM | Maria Silwanis | Science Park 5, Rm 101 |
| Kick-Off and Partner Fair | November 24, 2023 | 5.00 - 7.00 PM | Management Center, HS 16 | |
| Umsetzung von CO2 zu chemischen Ausgangsstoffen | March 8, 2024 | 04.00 - 06.00 PM | Prof. Wolfgang Schöfberger | Management Center, HS 15 |
| Licht an: Chemie mit Licht | April 12, 2024 | 04.00 - 06.00 PM | Prof. Uwe Monkowius | Physics Building, HS 8 |
| Kunststoffe für Bewegung (von Prothesen bis zum Exoskeleton) Bauteilgestaltung, CAD, 3D-Druck | April 19, 2024 | 04.00 - 06.00 PM | Prof. Zoltan Major | Management Center, HS 15 |
| Abwasser-Recycling in der Landwirtschaft - was finden wir in den angebauten Pflanzen? | April 26, 2024 | 04.00 - 06.00 PM | Prof. Christian Klampfl | Management Center, HS 15 |
| Can plastics save the world? | May 17, 2024 | 04.00 - 06.00 PM | Prof. Christian Paulik | Management Center, HS 15 |
| Solar energy & polymers - a winning team! | June 7, 2024 | 04.00 - 06.00 PM | Prof. Gernot Wallner | Management Center, HS 15 |
| Plastik -Kunststoff-Polymer-Makromolekül: Alles das gleiche? Eine kleine Einführung in die Welt der großen Moleküle | June 14, 2024 | 04.00 - 06.00 PM | Prof.in Sabine Hild | Kopfgebäude Building, KG 606 |
| Metall(komplex)e als Baumeister ̶ Spalten und Verbinden | June 21, 2024 | 04.00 - 06.00 | Priv.-Doz. Christoph Topf, Prof. Marko Hapke | Management Center, HS 16 |
| Zur Bedeutung (asymmetrischer) Katalyse für effiziente Synthesen komplexer Moleküle | June 28, 2024 | 04.00 - 06.00 PM | Prof. Mario Waser | Management Center, HS 15 |
| Closing Ceremony | October 4, 2024 | 5.00 PM | Science Park 3, HS 18 |
Summer Internship
Those who attend at the 9 scheduled workshops are eligible to apply for a paid summer internship at a renowned industrial company in Upper Austrian or at the Johannes Kepler University during the summer of 2025. It is, however, up to the individual companies and institutes to decide which intern will be accepted. Participation in the program does not automatically guarantee an internship position.
We would like to thank our cooperation partners for supporting the JKU Young Chemistry Scientists program in 2024/25:
Please note!
When signing up, please indicate if you are interested in a summer internship. You will be notified regarding additional information about available internship positions.
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