CSL’s R&D in Marburg recently hosted the Inventors’ Lab, a dynamic and engaging workshop series for the most talented MINT (STEM) students in the region. Organized by the “Zentrum für Chemie e.V.” (ZFC), this event provided a unique opportunity for high-achieving students to immerse themselves in the world of research and development and insights into potential career paths.The Inventors’ Lab is part of the ZFC initiative “Schule 3.0 - MINT for Future,” which aims to integrate MINT subjects into schools, providing students with a solid foundation to navigate the vast information landscape.
A Week of Exploration and Learning
Throughout the week, students were given a comprehensive tour of CSL’s facilities, gaining insights into the company’s core business and philosophy. They participated in workshops and sessions led by CSL scientists, where they learned about cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. Helen Chiang, a student from Goethe-Gymnasium Bensheim, highlighted the career talks with trainees and the leadership team: “I didn't realize how many different educational paths you can take to enter the pharmaceutical industry,” she remarked. The students then spent three days at the partner university guided by professors and academic staff, who provided lectures and seminars to support their experimental work and to explore new technologies in organic electronics, biotechnology, and the energy transition.
" I didn't realize how many different educational paths you can take to enter the pharmaceutical industry. "
Helen Chiang, student at Goethe-Gymnasium Bensheim
Celebrating Achievements and Fostering Collaboration
The week culminated in a festive presentation of the students’ results to their relatives and invited guests from schools, universities, businesses, and politics at CSL’s cutting-edge R&D Campus M600 in Marburg. The audience was deeply impressed by the depth of the students’ presentations and their rhetorical skills.The Inventors’ Lab not only provided students with invaluable insights into potential career paths but also showcased the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and industry in fostering innovation.
Prof. Dr. Sabine Pankuweit from Universität Marburg as well as CSL Innovation's Chief of Staff Martina Schneider were in agreement: “Today has once again shown how vital it is for universities, industry and the city to work together to drive innovation.”
