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If you know all about the colors in the sky as well as about a smartphone's complex features then you're already acquainted with the field of physics! Learn more aboiut the world of natural laws and their modern applications, ranging from the world of research to how it impacts your everyday life.
As part of the JKU Young Physics Scientists program, you will meet internationally renowned researchers and experts. During the workshop sessions, you not only learn from them, you also find out more about prospective careers and degree programs.
As a JKU Young Scientist, we also offer a unique opportunity to complete a summer internship at the JKU or at a well-known company in Upper Austria.
Contact
Phone
Program Manager
Dr. Christoph Cobet
Capacity
Max. 25
Number of Workshops
4
Sign Up
Registration for 2024/25 is already closed. Registration für 2025/26 will be opende at the beginning of October.
Terms of Participation
- Those eligible to take part in the program must attend a school in Upper Austria (6th class AHS, 2nd class BHS, 10th grade on) and be interested in the field of physics.
- The number of participants is limited to 25.
Workshop Program
The program provides insight into the many facets of physics. Program participants should complete the four workshops. Each workshop begins with a base-knowledge lecture and then continues with a hands-on, applied practice section.
2024/2025 Academic Year:
| Topic | Date | Time | Instructor | Where | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration deadline | to November 11, 2024 | 11.59 PM | Online | |||
| Kick-off, download documents, opens a file | November 22, 2024 | 5.00-8.00 PM | Management Center, HS 16 | |||
| Voluntary CV Review | November 29, 2024 | 3.30 - 5.00 PM | Mag. Alexandra Slezak | |||
| Scanning probe microscopy, lecture | March 21, 2025 | 1.30 - 5.00 PM | Stefan Müllegger, Michael Hohage | TBA | ||
| Scanning probe microscopy, labs | March 22, 2025 | 9.30 AM-1.00 PM | Stefan Müllegger, Michael Hohage | " | ||
| Soft Actuators, lecture | March 28,.2025 | 2.30 PM-6.00 PM | Ingrid Graz | " | ||
| Soft Actuators, labs | April 4, 2025 | 2.30 PM-6.00 PM | Ingrid Graz | " | ||
| Surface analysis with polarization optics, lecture | May 9, 2025 | 2.30 PM-6.00 PM | Christoph Cobet | " | ||
| Surface analysis with polarization optics, labs | May 10, 2025 | 9.30 AM - 1.00 PM | Christoph Cobet | " | ||
| Energy transition: Focus on photovoltaics, lecture | June 13, 2025 | 2.30 PM-6.00 PM | Magdalena Breitwieser | " | ||
| Energy transition: Focus on photovoltaics, labs | June 14, 2025 | 9.30 AM - 1.00 PM | Magdalena Breitwieser | " | ||
| Closing Ceremony | October 2025 | beg. at 5:00 PM | TBA |
Summer Internship
Those who attend the 4 scheduled workshops can apply for a paid summer internship at the Johannes Kepler University Linz during the summer of 2025. It is, however, up to the individual institutes to decide which intern will be accepted. Participation in the program does not automatically guarantee an internship position.
We would like to thank our cooperation partners for supporting the JKU Young Physics Scientists program in 2024/25:
Please note!
When signing up, please indicate whether or not you are interested in a summer internship. You will be notified regarding additional information about available internship positions.
Program Overview
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