EduChip Brings Microelectronics to Classrooms in Saxony
How is a microchip actually made? With EduChip, school classes can now find out for themselves. The education project of the Barkhausen Institut is aimed at young people from Grade 9 onward and focuses in particular on rural Saxony, where contact with chip development has so far been rare.
Instead of pure theory, hands-on work takes center stage. Students gain insight into the design and production process of modern microchips, learn basic principles such as logic gates, and develop a feel for how microelectronic systems work in detail. They also reflect on their own usage habits and examine the impact of our digitized everyday lives on the environment and society.
The didactic concept is currently being developed. To ensure it fits well into everyday school life, the team is actively seeking feedback from teachers and schools. The first programs are scheduled to take place on site starting in spring 2027. EduChip runs until summer 2028.
Schools interested in participating should contact project manager Anne Sarah Kraus.
Learn more about the EduChip project.
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This measure is co-financed by tax revenues based on the budget approved by the Saxon State Parliament.