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    Initiative Junge Forscherinnen und Forscher e. V. (IJF)

    from Würzburg

    The Initiative Junge Forscherinnen und Forscher e. V. (IJF) has been promoting STEM education in Southern Germany since 2010 through project days, school visits, and teacher training. It strengthens interest in STEM professions, especially among girls, and works closely with educational institutions and companies.

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    Initiative Junge Forscherinnen und Forscher e.V. (IJF)

    The Initiative Junge Forscherinnen und Forscher e.V. (IJF) is a non-profit educational initiative that has been committed to promoting STEM education (Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, and Technology) for children and young people in Southern Germany since its founding in 2010 in Würzburg.

    Key Products and Services

    • Project Days and School Visits: The IJF organizes free project days in primary, secondary, comprehensive, and high schools, where students are introduced to topics such as bionics, renewable energies, lightweight construction, nanotechnology, information technology, and medical technology through experimental learning. These project days are designed to spark and foster interest in STEM subjects and careers from a young age[3][4][5].

    • Training for Teachers: The IJF offers training for teachers aimed at imparting modern and practice-oriented educational methods. This training helps teachers convey scientific and technical topics through exciting experiments and challenges[3][4][5].

    Main Mission and Values

    The mission of the IJF is to inspire young people for STEM careers in a practical, stereotype-free, and equitable manner. It aims to reduce the shortage of skilled workers in STEM professions and strengthen societal innovation in future technology areas. A special focus is placed on boosting the self-confidence of girls interested in STEM and promoting social skills[3][4].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    • Promotion of STEM Education: The IJF works closely with companies, foundations, and educational institutions to ensure sustainable promotion of STEM education. Partners such as the University of Würzburg, the University of Stuttgart, and the University of Augsburg support these efforts[3].

    • STEM Coordination and Networking Office: Since November 2022, the IJF has been operating the STEM Coordination and Networking Office for all STEM regions in Bavaria (MINTraum bayern) with the support of the Bavarian State Ministry for Education and Cultural Affairs and the Vogel Foundation Dr. Eckernkamp[3].

    • European Social Fund Plus (ESF+): The IJF is funded by the European Social Fund Plus in Bavaria and the Federal Employment Agency, Regional Directorate Bavaria, to implement projects such as the "Roadmap into the STEM Workforce – Equitable Future Orientation"[3].

    The Initiative Junge Forscherinnen und Forscher e.V. is thus a central player in the field of STEM youth promotion, contributing to actively shaping the future through education and research with innovative educational modules, close cooperation, and a strong network.

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