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Young researchers in the MINT-EC camp: Future of plant breeding in focus
Experience the MINT EC camp "Innovative Plants" in Göttingen, where 10 students research the most modern methods of breeding plant. From September 17th to 20th, the focus is on gentransfer, protoplast fusion and the analysis of transgener plants. Discuss the opportunities and risks of genetic engineering for agriculture and global food supply. Take the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and work on the future of sustainable agriculture!
Young researchers in the MINT-EC camp: Future of plant breeding in focus
Göttingen, 17.09.2024. An exciting adventure in the world of plant breeding begins! Today the STEM EC camp "Innovative Plants" opens its goals for young scientists in the XLAB-Göttingen Experimental ABOR. For the next four days, ten talented students from the network of national excellence schools will immerse themselves in the fascinating secrets of modern plant breeding and explore the versatile potential and risks there.
With exciting methods such as Gentransfer and protoplasts fusion, the participants learn the high technologies of plant research. The magical gene cannon, a tool that looks like a science fiction film, is used to transform the cell structures of onions. Here science becomes a live experience that makes the basics of genetic engineering tangible!
A look into the future of agriculture
The students will not only experiment, but also deal with essential questions of green genetic engineering. What are transgenic plants? What is the importance of for our agriculture? The risks and opportunities of genetic engineering are thoroughly examined! It is examined how genetically modified plants, such as the soy feed, can help combat world hunger and to promote more sustainable agriculture.
As part of the camp, the participants not only expand their knowledge, but will also actively participate in the design of the agricultural future. You experience up close how scientists work on the solution of pressing global problems.
participating schools and origin
- Goetheschule Wetzlar, Wetzlar - Hessen
- Max Planck School Rüsselsheim, Rüsselsheim-Hessen
- Ratsgymnasium Osnabrück, Osnabrück - Lower Saxony
- Foundation Internat Solling, Holzminden - Lower Saxony
- New Gymnasium Wilhelmshaven, Wilhelmshaven - Lower Saxony
- Europaschule Bornheim, Bornheim-North Rhine-Westphalia
- Gymnasium Antonianum, Geseke-North Rhine-Westphalia
- St. Antonius-Gymnasium, Lüdinghausen-North Rhine-Westphalia
- Otto-Schott-Gymnasium Mainz-Gonsenheim, Mainz-Rhineland-Palatinate
- German International School Washington D.C., Potomac - USA
We are available for further information and impressive pictures of this unique event at any time!
MINT-EC: National Excellence network for MINT schools
MINT-EC is the leading network in Germany for schools with a strong focus on mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology. Since its foundation in 2000, the network has established itself as a compulsory appointment for aspiring scientists that offers them valuable knowledge and experience. 342 certified schools that could not work closer are currently involved, also under the patronage of the state Ministers of Ministers of Culture.
contact person press mint-ec:
jenny bongards
Speaker for public relations and digital communication
MINT-EC e.V.
Am Borsigturm 15
13507 Berlin
bongards@mint-ec.de
www.mint-ec.de