{"id":546858,"date":"2026-10-14T10:02:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T08:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/barkhausen-institute-educhip-brings-microelectronics-to-classrooms-in-saxony\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T10:02:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T08:02:37","slug":"barkhausen-institute-educhip-brings-microelectronics-to-classrooms-in-saxony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/en\/barkhausen-institute-educhip-brings-microelectronics-to-classrooms-in-saxony\/","title":{"rendered":"Barkhausen Institute: EduChip Brings Microelectronics to Classrooms in Saxony"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 25%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pblzr.de\/dacbb27c-1270-4041-b681-e2b95f06f8a1\/2026\/10\/barkhauseninstitut-logo-400x300_TEXT.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Instead of pure theory, the focus is on hands-on work. The young people gain insight into the design and production process of modern microchips, learn about basic principles such as logic gates, and get a feel for how microelectronic systems work in detail. They also reflect on their own usage habits and explore the impact of our digitized daily lives on the environment and society.<\/p>\n<p>The educational concept is currently being developed. To ensure it integrates smoothly into the school day, the team is actively seeking feedback from teachers and schools. The first on-site sessions are scheduled to begin in the spring of 2027. EduChip will run through the summer of 2028.<\/p>\n<p>Schools interested in participating should contact project manager Anne Sarah Kraus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\">About the Project<\/h3>\n<p>EduChip is a STEM education project for students in 9th grade and above. It is designed to provide young people, particularly those from rural areas of Saxony, with an introduction to microelectronics. The focus is on hands-on knowledge of how microchips are developed and manufactured. We also aim to explore together how we use digital technologies in everyday life and what impact this has on our environment and society.<\/p>\n<p>Through the use of engaging materials and hands-on activities\u2014such as programming on specialized hardware\u2014students have the opportunity to understand fundamental technical concepts like logic gates and gain firsthand experience with microelectronic systems.<\/p>\n<p>The project will develop appropriate instructional concepts that enable age-appropriate engagement with microelectronics. The educational program will be designed so that it can be flexibly integrated into various classroom settings, such as a project day or a modular curriculum.<\/p>\n<p><b>Project duration:<\/b> February 6, 2026 \u2013 July 31, 2028<br \/><b>Project status:<\/b> Ongoing project<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\">Related Links<\/h4>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.barkhauseninstitut.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.barkhauseninstitut.org<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>Photo: Hamzah (AI-generated)<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October 13, 2026. How is a microchip actually made? With EduChip, school classes will be able to find out for themselves in the future. 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