As part of this year's Girls' Day, we welcomed 23 schoolgirls to our faculty and gave them exciting insights into the world of Computer Science. The aim of the day was to arouse interest in technical professions and to gain practical experience.
After a short introduction, the varied program began: In the first item on the program, the participants immersed themselves in the world of 3D printing. They used the Tinkercad tool to design their own models, which were then printed using a BambuLab printer.
The students then gained their first programming experience. They worked with the BOB3 in the C++ programming language and made LEDs light up - it was an exciting introduction to the world of coding.
After a break together, the practical part continued: using Sphero robots, the participants were able to give free rein to their creativity by building their own courses and steering the robots through them. The focus was on teamwork, experimentation and fun.
The students were able to become active themselves in all areas and thus gain a direct impression of how versatile technical activities can be. The independent experimentation and the visible results - such as printed models or programmed lighting effects - were a particular source of great enthusiasm.
Girls' Day has once again shown how important it is to give young girls practical insights at an early age and to break down their fears of contact. We are delighted that we were able to be part of this important day of action.
A big thank you to all participants and our team for a successful day!