Falling Walls Falling Walls Science Summit 2023

Breaking the Wall of Rocket Science

Christian Ritschel

Future Learning

Rocket-science without rocket-science: As a spin-off from the German Aerospace Center we develop and vend space science-based experiments and workshops to schools and universities. Our story-telling approach starts with catchy questions (“Who wants holidays on Mars?”, “How will we save our Planet”) and encourages pupils to participate in the course. Our setting is both haptic and software-supported: It teases many senses but also fosters development of digital skills. Thereby, we inspire kids and teens for STEM-topics and. Scientifically proven, we enhance learning experiences, diminish the gender gap and sustainably reduce the lack of professionals. Enlighten Sciences for a brighter 21st century!

Tags: Digitalisation, Education, Science Communication, Education for all, Learner centered, Ed Tech

Christian Ritschel

Enlighten Sciences GmbH

As a son of two engineers, I developed a strong interest in sciences from the early days of my childhood, which eventually led me to studying physics. On the one hand, my interest in the mechanics of nature grew evermore, on the other hand a noticed, that I have the ability to raise that same interest and understanding on others. Thus, in parallel to my studies I began to work as a tutor in a pupils lab and showed thousands of pupils that physics and other sciences can be fun and are easy to understand. Bases on the urge of teachers I decided to form a spin-off from these labs.

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