Nurturing Talent through an Educational Initiative
The city of Landshut is witnessing an exciting development in the realm of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology (MINT) education. The MINT cluster, a collaborative initiative between the city of Landshut, MINT Forum Bavaria, University of Landshut, Silicon Vilstal, World Acre Landshut, and DOM, has been granted continuation funding until August 31, 2027, by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR).
This decision secures the preservation of existing structures and enables further development and sustainable anchoring of MINT educational offerings in the Landshut region. Over the next few years, the focus of the MINT cluster will shift from establishment to consolidation and strategic expansion.
The MINT cluster, titled "Future Workers - Engaging all MINT talents," aims to inspire children and young people aged 8 to 16 for MINT subjects and open up future-oriented perspectives for them. Since its inception in September 2022, over 6,000 children and young people have participated in various formats offered by the MINT cluster. The activities are mainly made possible by the voluntary commitment of the project partners, with over 675 coach deployments.
One of the key events in the MINT cluster's calendar is the annual regional MINT day. This day aims to make MINT tangible for children, young people, and their parents. It features science shows, practical workshops, company information stands, and special attractions like the "Innotruck" of the BMBF.
In addition to the continuation of the MINT cluster, the "Child-friendly Municipality Landshut" begins a second project phase. The MINT cluster is seeking cooperations with municipalities, companies, and civil society actors to jointly take responsibility for the MINT education of tomorrow and contribute to long-term skilled workforce security.
It's worth noting that, at present, there is no specific group in the Landshut area dedicated exclusively to promoting MINT subjects. However, the MINT cluster serves as a beacon for MINT education in the region. The continuation funding decision is an important signal for the Landshut region, signifying the commitment to fostering MINT education and preparing the next generation for the future.
