How do you make a frisbee out of recycled bottle caps? What can you print using a 3D printer? Dive into the colorful world of chemists and learn all about polymer materials, the latest inventions, and sustainable recycling.
As part of the JKU Young Chemistry 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
Univ. Prof. Dr. Sabine Hild, opens an external URL in a new window &
Assoz.Univprof. Dr. Wolfgang Schöfberger, opens an external URL in a new window
Capacity
Max. 25
Number of Workshops
8
Registration for the 2023/24 academic year will be opened beginning October 2, 2023.
The program has been designed to provide insight into many facets of chemistry. Those in the program should complete all of the workshops. Those are the dates & times for 2022:
2023/2024 Academic Year
| Topic | Date | Time | Instructor | Location |
| Deadline | October 2 - November 12, 2023 | 09.00 AM | Online | |
| CV/Application Review | November 17, 2023 | 3.30 - 5.00 PM | Maria Silwanis | Science Park 5, Rm 101 |
| Kick-Off and Partner Fair | November 24, 2023 | 5.00 - 7.00 PM | Management Center, HS 16 | |
| Closing Ceremony | October 2024 | 5.00 PM | tbd |
2022/2023 Academic Year
| Event | Date | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadline | October 3 - November 7, 2022 | 11.59 PM | ||
| Application/CV Review (optional) | November 18, 2022 | 3.30 - 5.00 PM | Mag. Maria Silwanis | Science Park 1, MT128 |
| Kick-Off Event | November 25, 2022 | 5.00 PM | Management Center, HS 16 | |
| Chemie und Textilien – Materialien und Farben im Wandel der Zeiten | March 3, 2023 | 4.00 - 6.00 PM | Univ.-Prof.in Sabine Hild | Kopfgebäude Building, KG606 |
| Umsetzung von CO2 zu chemischen Ausgangsstoffen | March 10, 2023 | 4.00 - 6.00 PM | Assoz.Univprof. Dr. Wolfgang Schöfberger | TN Tower, HS 13 |
| Abwasser-Recycling in der Landwirtschaft - was finden wir in den angebauten Pflanzen? | March 17, 2023 | 4.00 - 6.00 PM | A.Univ-Prof. Mag. Dr. Christian Klampfl | TN Tower, HS 13 |
| Licht an: Chemie mit Licht | April 14, 2023 | 4.00 - 6.00 PM | Assoz.Univprof. Dr. Uwe Monkowius | TN Tower, HS 13 |
| Kunststoffe in der Medizintechnik - Entwicklung und Herstellung von Medizintechnikprodukten | April 21, 2023 | 4.00 - 6.00 PM | Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. Georg Steinbichler | Science Park 2, S2 044 |
| Zur Bedeutung (asymmetrischer) Katalyse für effiziente Synthesen komplexer Moleküle | April 28, 2023 | 4.00 - 6.00 PM | Univ-Prof. DI Dr. Mario Waser | TN Tower, HS 13 |
| Die chemische Industrie im Klimawandel – Obsolet oder global Player | May 12, 2023 | 4.00 - 6.00 PM | Univ-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mark Hlawitschka | TN Tower, HS 13 |
| Die Rolle der UN-SDGs für eine nachhaltige Kunststoff-Kreislaufwirtschaft | May 26, 2023 | 4.00 - 6.00 PM | A.Univ-Prof. DI Dr. Gernot Wallner | TN Tower, HS 13 |
| Chemical Polymer Recycling | June 2, 2023 | 4.00 - 6.00 PM | Univ.-Prof. Dr. Marko Hapke | TN Tower, HS 13 |
| Closing Ceremony | October 2023 | TBA | TBA |
Those who attend at the 8 scheduled workshops are eligible to apply for a paid summer internship at a renowned industrial company in Upper Austrian or at the Johannes Kepler University during the summer of 2024. It is, however, up to the individual companies and 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 Chemistry Scientists program in 2022/23:
Please note!
When signing up, please indicate if you are interested in a summer internship. You will be notified regarding additional information about available internship positions.
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Select from five areas where you can pursue your personal interests while still attending school:
We also provide support services during your remaining time in high school, helping to ensure a smooth transition from high school to university.
If you have any questions about our programs for school students and school classes, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Johannes Kepler University Linz
Altenberger Straße 69
4040 Linz, Austria
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