Future heroes: 600 students conquer the day of technology in Wismar!

Future heroes: 600 students conquer the day of technology in Wismar!

The Wismar University of Applied Sciences opened its doors for around 600 pupils in grades 6 to 9 on July 19, 2025 to offer them an exciting insight into the world of technical professions at the "Day of Technology". The aim of the event was to arouse interest in MINT subjects and to actively fight against the shortage of skilled workers, which is also becoming increasingly noticeable in our region. NDR reports that the participants could take part in a variety of exciting activities.

The highlights included technical experiments at around 30 stands, in which the students were able to test their skills in welding and soldering. In addition, wooden bridges were built and robots were programmed. A special delicacy was the stem racing with miniature racing cars, in which the “Baltic Evolution” team from Greifswald emerged as winners.

competition of the bridge builders

A integral part of the day was the paper bridge competition, which had been held for the 31st times. Here the participants were challenged to build a paper bridge that was not allowed to exceed a length of 45 cm and had to weigh a maximum of 200 g. In the age category from the 9th grade, Emil Brietzke and Mattes Liebenau from the Sternberger Gymnasium secured first place by holding astonishing 21.5 kg. In the category up to the 8th grade, Jari Ostendorf and Finn Winkler from the Doberan Christian Münster School also delivered an impressive performance by mastering 21.8 kg.

Another winner of the day was Felix Beyrau from Neukloster, who won the 30th paper bridge competition. Such competitions are not only a great way to use knowledge, but also promote teamwork and creativity.

diverse activities and honors

In addition to the competitions, the participants were also informed about other important aspects of technology and engineering. Ben Passow and Tatiana Rogozina were honored in Berlin for their ideas for the Südkreuz train station, which is further evidence of the innovative minds and talents from the region.

The event was organized by the Association of German Ingenieure e.V. (VDI), whose chairman Torsten Habicht was responsible for the day together with other events in Rostock, Neubrandenburg and Stralsund. A total of 1,800 students are registered for this, which illustrates enthusiasm for technical professions.

For the future, it is still said: On technology! Because the shortage of skilled workers is particularly evident in this area-a fact that we have to encounter with commitment and creative ideas, as on the