Inspiring students from Bavaria to explore the natural sciences – that was the goal of Unitag 2025 at the TUM School of Natural Sciences. On January 24 and 31, 2025, NAT opened its doors to offer young enthusiasts fascinating insights into the world of chemistry and physics.
An Exciting Start with Chemistry on January 24
At the Bavarian NMR Center (BNMRZ), participants were warmly welcomed by Prof. Bernd Reif and Dr. Robert Reich, both emphasizing the importance of scientific research for the future. This was followed by a lecture from Prof. Andreas Jentys on the utilization of carbon dioxide through innovative catalytic processes, while Junior Fellow Dr. Golo Storch captivated the audience with a presentation on chemiluminescence and photocatalysis. Next, an exclusive tour of the Catalysis Research Center (CRC) provided a tangible experience of everyday scientific research. Another highlight was the presentation by the research group of Prof. Hubert Gasteiger, which focuses on electromobility. Here, students not only learned about theoretical concepts but also had the opportunity to visit laboratories.
After a lunch break, Dr. Gerd Gemmecker introduced the wide range of chemistry study programs available at TUM. The event concluded with an experimental lecture by Prof. Fritz Kühn and Tobias Kubo, who thrilled the audience with spectacular experiments on the formation and significance of oxygen.
Physics in Focus on January 31
On January 31, 2025, Unitag focused on the field of physics. Prof. Wilhelm Auwärter and Dr. JohannesWiedersich welcomed participating students at the Mathematics & Informatics building, introducing the TUM School of Natural Sciences, the Department of Physics, and selected research topics. This was followed by a lecture from Prof. Alexander Holleitner in the field of Experimental Physics 1 on the topic of “Real and Ideal Gases,” providing a glimpse into student life.
After a lunch break, a special highlight awaited the students: an exclusive tour of the Research Neutron Source FRM II. Finally, Dr. Philipp Höffer von Loewenfeld presented the physics degree program and the career opportunities for physicists, showcasing the diverse career paths a physics degree at TUM can offer.
A Successful Glimpse into the Future
Unitag 2025 at the TUM School of Natural Sciences provided students from all over Bavaria with a unique opportunity to experience science up close. The combination of engaging lectures and guided tours sparked curiosity among young talents and offered them exciting perspectives for their potential future in the natural sciences.
Further Information:
- Unitag Project at TUM: The aim of the "Unitag" (University Day) project is to provide particularly high-achieving high school students from Bavaria with an in-depth understanding of various scientific fields at TUM every Friday during the semester. The program is offered to upper secondary school students who have been selected by their schools and the responsible ministerial representatives.
- Catalysis Research Center (CRC)
- Bavarian NMR Center (BNMRZ)
- Research Neutron Source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II)
- Cluster e-conversion
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