Research Reports 2019 TUM: Junge Akademie Research Reports 2019

TUM: Junge Akademie Research Reports 2019 TUM: Junge Akademie Research Reports 2019 Partner of Editorial Welcome to the TUM: Junge Akademie In this booklet, the insights and final possible in the COVID-19 crisis. The first experiences were uicklyq the improvement of forms and structures in the learning process take the initiative to clearly structure discussions, and do not shy results of the 2019 project groups are exchanged and evaluated, so that, despite some prophecies of and the interaction between teachers and students, in terms of away from challenging people who clearly lack expertise, but who presented, showcasing how our par- doom in the early stages and with far more than 25.000 videos metrics, feedback loops, student attention and consideration of nevertheless build on diffuse combinations and conspiracy theo- ticularly talented students translated the and a six-digit number of teaching sessions (seminars, exercises, individuality, which are central themes in the currently experi- ries that generate fear and can potentially trigger dangerous con- call "Multimodal Science Communica- lectures), we proved impressively in the summer semester 2020 enced transformation of teaching (EvaluaTUM, Quintessence, sequences. tion” into tangible projects. Every year that both students and lecturers at TUM could face the emerging StudyStrats). our students are challenged to sort and challenges pragmatically and flexibly. The lecturers even"overtook And finally, the Freesearch group has reacted very proactively to Dear students: Be prepared for your future work, fueled by scien- structure their ideas in order to move on the right" and surprised the teaching theorists in the application the COVID-19 crisis and has adapted its topic towards support tific analysis, creativity, commitment, good communication and a from general discussions and opinions of what were until then unexpected and unknown strategies f or packages for students. sense of responsibility arising from your expertise. to concrete projects, to move from the teaching effectively. “Talk the Talk” to the “Walk the Walk” of Why are we convinced of our format for the TUM: Junge Akade My sincere thanks to all the mentors, tutors, and former members systematic scientific investigation. Of course there could now be the danger that current develop- mie? Why do we invest so much time in this format? We do so involved in the projects. Their generosity of time, expertise, and ments have also overtaken the project groups of the TUM: Junge because we know that our excellent graduates will have there - friendly advice has been of enormous value to the project groups. Our call "Multimodal Science Communication" addresses above Akademie, since the projects had been defined before the out- sponsibility and the power in the future to identify socially dis- Many thanks also to the TUM Board of Management for supporting all issues related to the question of how the various options of break of Covid-19. In fact, the opposite is the case and the pro- ruptive processes and to proactively shape developments for the the format, to the Managing Director Peter Finger and his team communicating scientific ideas can be combined in meaning- jects presented here are highly relevant, addressing key issues that better – to understand, analyze and balance conflicts of interests, for their invaluable and highly professional guidance, and to the ful ways to optimize communications in their full breadth. This are even more important than they were before the crisis: and to act as moderators and communicators. We thus consider members of the Taskforces and the Board of Members for their breadth ranges from providing the general public with an adequate The export of research and teaching and the exchange between it as particularly important to encourage our students to discuss creativity, devotion, and enthusiasm. understanding of scientific insights and of the complexity of soci- cultures (Africast), a topic which is fired by our Covid-19 ex- difficult issues that require a transdisciplinary approach – ngingra ety, through ensuring effective education in its different phases of perience with cross-continental teaching and examination and from psychology, over communication theory, politics, economics, Enjoy reading this booklet and exploring the projects! individual learning cycles, to the sorts of high-level communica- which suggests new dimensions in the mutual exchange of information technology to the potential of arts and cross-links to tion needed for professional collaboration in industry and science. teaching; history and philosophy. Yours, When we developed the call in the advisory board of the TUM: the communication process between science and society, in- Junge Akademie – long before Covid-19 – nobody could have im- volving all generations, young and old – a timeless topic which, We also want to encourage our students to identify their respon- agined that it would become so topical in 2020: Without the use while not at the center of attention during COVID-19, also holds sibility in relation to the expertise they acquire at TUM. More than of new forms of multimodal communication, which have emerged great potential for dynamic new possibilities and experiences before, the developments of the last few months have shown how Gerhard Müller from creativity fired by necessity, teaching would not have been (Digital Enlightenment, MUC Trail); important it is that those who possess knowledge and expertise Senior Vice President Academic and Student Affairs 2 TUM: Junge Akademie – Research Reports 2019 TUM: Junge Akademie – Research Reports 2019 3 Exactly ten years ago, gave 70 propositions the creative space to develop their projects the Technical University and – most importantly to the scholarship fellows – facilitate the of Munich founded the steps to a measurable impact on our community. “TUM: Junge Akademie” (TUMJA) as a scholarship The program accelerates our top students’ careers of which the program for exceptional- alumni’s impressive CVs are living proof: Seven TUMJA alumni are ly talented and dedicat- already professors, and more than 80 percent are currently working ed students. Brought to on or have successfully completed a doctoral thesis. In addition to life under the direction of that, several alumni are also outstanding founders and managers Prof. Dr. Peter Gritzmann, in the private sector. former TUM Senior Vice President for Study and We are able to look back on a decade marked by the outstanding Teaching, it is now a -firmsuccess of the TUMJA scholarship program. We are very proud ly established part of our of the entirety of TUM staff involved, among them our best and university. brightest faculty professors. I firmly believe that the gifted young minds of our university have the potential to power the engine of TUMJA fosters the talent of TUM's most outstanding students and progress of our modern society. young alumni, creating an environment that allows them to bring their ideas to fruition. This time-proven format runs in the blood of My congratulations on ten years of TUMJA especially go to Prof. TUM: Creative ideas turn into conclusive concepts, which come to Dr. Peter Gritzmann, Prof. Regine Keller and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard life by the work of enthusiastic and interdisciplinary teams. Müller, the Senior Vice Presidents for Academic and Student Af- fairs, responsible for the successful development of this unique Students that become TUMJA fellows are tackling and solving scholarship program. real-life issues facing the world today. In order to pave their way they also take part in a comprehensive training program to acquire Furthermore, I want to thank our extensive interdisciplinary partner key soft-skills and support their personal development. In addition, network - the HFF Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film, the Hoch- the program has connected our students with a vibrant network of schule für Musik und Theater and the Akademie der Bildenden mentors such as young researchers, alumni of the TUMJA, facul- Künste. ty professors as well as TUM Emeriti of Excellence. However, the benefits of the TUMJA scholarships do not end with the students. As President of TUM I would like to wish all TUMJA scholarship The research done by the students finds a wide range of every- holders, alumni, friends, and sponsors three things: Curiosity, de- day applications: Based on their own analysis of pressing societal termination and most of all continued success! questions, they deliver highly sought-after answers to the woes of our lives. There are many outstanding projects launched by students of TUMJA, such as: VisiTUM, a program for collegecareer Yours sincerely, counseling for high school students, as well as the Campus Run sporting event which is now a fixed date on the TUM calendar. Furthermore, the exceptional mentoring program "Buddy for Ref- ugees" deserves mention, which helped more than 600 refugees Thomas F. Hofmann adapt to their new home during 2015 and 2018. So far,TUMJA President 4 TUM: Junge Akademie – Research Reports 2019 TUM: Junge Akademie – Research Reports 2019 5 Table of Contents Editorial 2 Highlights 2019 198 Greetings from the President 5 Projects in Prospect 2020 TUMJA Anniversary AppCycle 208 TUM: Junge Akademie – Passion for Science 8 Clarify 210 Benefit from exclusive Workshops 10 EnterTrainment 212 Creativity through Time Pressure? Exfluenced 214 Exhibition Fish 216 Insights from an Empirical Study 12 Lacktivity 218 Contribute to the future of the program

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