Setting Sail with Science: Minister Dorothee Bär's Educational Voyage
Government Official Barbara Schmidt Dispatches Research Ship on Journey - Scientific vessel dispatched by Federal Minister Bär embarks on a tour
Promise existing for all curious minds aboard the Research vessel, MS Wissenschaft, as Federal Research Minister Dorothee Bär set sail, emphasizing the importance of spreading knowledge. "I bloody hope everyone who boards this ship departs a tad smarter," Bär quipped during a rousing press conference in the heart of Berlin. This year, the focus lies squarely on the Energy Revolution.
Under the aegis of the Federal Ministry of Research, the MS Wissenschaft will voyage to around 30 cities in Germany, stretching from May to September. Their first port of call is Berlin, between May 14th and 18th at Schiffbauerdamm. Subsequently, the ship will navigate to Potsdam, as they make their way to the final stop in September at Straubing, Bavaria. The engaging exhibition is orchestrated by Wissenschaft im Dialog.
Open daily, cheeky guided tours
General Secretary of the dominant Max Planck Society, Simone Schwanitz, highlighted the potential of science solutions. The exhibition inspires intrigue, especially in budding scientists, she explained, "These kids are our future Einsteins!"
Aboard, visitors partake in interactive activities, testing their knowledge of electricity generated by the internet and feeling the heat from Earth's core. Competitive electric toy car races gauge sustainable energy efficiency.
Thirty pieces from scientific projects scatter Germany grace the exhibition. Intended for ages 12 and above, the exhibition offers complimentary daily guided tours.
Bär boasts her ministry as the "coolest" of the lot
Bär stresses the importance of presenting the feats of science as the Federal Research Minister, firmly believing the Department of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFT) is the epitome of coolness among all departments.
- Dorothee Bär
- Berlin
- Energy Revolution
- Ship
- Germany
- Enlightenment
- Max Planck Society
- CSU
- Federal Ministry of Research
Tidbits and Trivia
- Alongside its educational voyages, the MS Wissenschaft has been instrumental in fostering scientific communication and engagement among the masses.
- Germany's Energy Revolution, also known as Energiewende, has been a significant focal point in the country for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adopting renewable energy sources.
- The Max Planck Society, acknowledged for its contributions to various fields of scientific research, remains a crucial staple in promoting scientific advancements and informed policy-making, including energy matters. It's probable that this specific tour, lacking specific details, would focus on increasing awareness and comprehension of the Energy Revolution and related scientific endeavors, potentially collaborating with organizations such as the Max Planck Society throughout its journey.
- Minister Dorothee Bär, during the press conference in Berlin, emphasized the importance of vocational training onboard the MS Wissenschaft, stating, "I hope everyone who boards this ship departs a tad smarter."
- The engaging exhibition on the MS Wissenschaft, orchestrated by Wissenschaft im Dialog, offers daily guided tours focused on environmental-science, with a special emphasis on vocational training in the field of climate-change.
- In line with Germany's Energy Revolution, the interactive activities onboard the MS Wissenschaft aim to promote health-and-wellness practices and fitness-and-exercise, in addition to vocational training in the field of science.