Ruhr Fellowship Program June 7 - July 30, 2021 Dear RuhrFellows,

Welcome to our Virtual In a program that combines a two- The Fellowship Program is Ruhr Fellowship Program 2021. week summer school and a six-week organized by the University Alli- internship, you will have the oppor- ance Ruhr, in cooperation with lo- tunity to improve your German lan- cal business development program The Corona pandemic not only dom- guage skills, get to know the univer- Wirtschaftsförderung inates our everyday lives, but is also sities of the University Alliance Ruhr, which has brought students from re- the subject of research in a wide participate in exciting excursions, nowned U.S. universities to the Ruhr range of disciplines. Universities and acquire new skills during the area since 2012. All Ruhr Fellows are and colleges around the world are entrepreneurship bootcamp and closely integrated into the alumni adjusting to the new normal, how- the internships in German compa- program of the Liaison Office of the ever the future of higher education nies. You will get to know the Ruhr UA Ruhr in New York. remains digital: a recent survey says area as an innovative environment We are excited to have you on board that scientists want to use online for living, studying and working. For for our Virtual Ruhr Fellowship Pro- conferencing even after the pan- the internship part of this year’s pro- gram 2021 and hope you will gain demic. Exceptional times require gram, we are proud to partner with many new insights, transatlantic exceptional measures. That is why the Auslandsgesellschaft.de e.V., connections, and valuable experi- the Ruhr Fellowship Program 2021 is Business Metropole Ruhr, the City of ences. a virtual fellowship program. We are Dortmund, the Emschergenossen- schaft, the Technical University of Wishing you a successful and engag- happy that so many talented stu- ing Summer 2021, dents from our partner universities Dortmund, the University of Duis- in the U.S. expressed interest in our burg-, and the sustainable de- velopment collective World of Walas. program, despite the challenging cir- Prof. Dr. Barbara Buchenau cumstances. Vice President for Social Responsibility, Diversity & International Affairs : Grimberg "sickle bridge" over the -Herne canal University of -Essen

2 3 University Alliance Ruhr The academic hub for research, teaching, studying, and networking in ’s vibrant Ruhr area

The University Alliance Ruhr is an Together, the three universities have We invite you to learn more about alliance between Ruhr University 850 partnerships with universities in the UA Ruhr alliance and our univer- , TU Dortmund University, over 130 countries, which provides sities, and we look forward to wel- and the University of Duisburg-Es- our students and researchers with coming you in the Ruhr area soon! sen, the three largest universities in virtually unlimited possibilities for Germany’s thriving Ruhr area. Each exchange and resources for develop- of our institutions has a strong tra- ment. To support our already strong dition of breaking down walls be- global network of international ex- tween disciplines. We believe in the change and collaboration, UA Ruhr benefits of collaboration on all levels has also created academic liaison of scholarship and research, which is offices for North America and Russia. one of the reasons we came togeth- The Ruhr area is not only Germa- er in this unique university alliance. ny’s largest academic hub, but also More than 120,000 students, of an epicenter of innovation that fos- which 19,000 are international, ters close interaction between aca- as well as over 14,000 researchers demia and the private sector – and study and work within the UA Ruhr our alliance provides students and universities. researchers from around the world with an open gateway to our region.

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Innovation and formation is shared to make those Ethics/Diversity can position a company to respond Entrepreneurial Mindset goals attainable. We will also cover The long and continuing history of nimbly to issues that may not yet be We will find out what it takes to be communication boundaries, such as relationships across cultures is an visible. We will consider how compa- an entrepreneur and how you can geographic, cultural, and technolog- important context for all business ny leaders balance risk and opportu- discover, assess and further devel- ical. considerations. When managing a nity in changing environments and op your strengths. We will learn diverse workforce and presenting multinational markets. how to define a problem, work on Innovation/Technology products and services to a broad live case models, practice pitch- As technological change continues market, ethical practices not only Labor Laws/Labor Relations ing and develop business models. to accelerate and market demand ensure a business is perceived as a Labor laws continue to develop in Throughout this course, we will changes, innovation is critical to a community partner but also provide both Germany and the U.S. as em- connect with entrepreneurs and business’s success. How does an or- a more stable foundation for long ployers, employees, and govern- discuss with them what it takes ganization decide what technologies term sustainability. We will discuss ments coordinate toward safe and to translate your idea into a busi- to concentrate on, what products best practices and personal experi- successful workplaces. Collective ness and reach global impact. and services are ripe for innovation, ences as perspectives have evolved bargaining organizations (unions) and how change will be received by in Germany and the U.S. can play a major role in representing Business Communication the market? What are the aspects the needs of workers. Companies of- Within an organization and when of the German and American mar- Organizational Management ten work with advisors to ensure interacting with supply chains and kets that drive innovation, and how As businesses grow, the complexity they have the best understanding of clients, effective communication is do companies adapt to different de- of operations requires careful and their obligations and what may be essential to the sustainability of a mands when serving different mar- intentional guidance in order to subject to change. We will discuss business. We will be discussing the kets? compete effectively. Managers can the current state of labor relations skills and strategies to ensure every- implement various strategies to ad- as well as development worth pay- one is consistently working toward dress challenges as they arise, but a ing attention to. common goals and that critical in- culture of continuous improvement : Haniel mining waste tip with "TOTEMS" by Agustín Ibarrola

6 7 Bochum: Exzenterhaus (excentric house) by Gerhard Spangenberg Program

WEEK 1 Monday − June 7, 2021 FOOD FOR THOUGHT: WEEK 1 Tuesday − June 8, 2021 WEEK 1 Wednesday − June 9, 2021 OPENING LUNCH WITH THE WELCOME REMARKS GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSE GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSE GERMAN TRANSATLANTIC RUHR Prorector Barbara Buchenau will welcome the Ruhr Fellows (BEGINNER | ADVANCVED) (BEGINNER | ADVANCVED) FELLOW ALUMNI 2019 AND 2020 2021 to the Summer School 2021. Live welcome remarks The Ruhr Fellows will be divided into two classes depending Session Type Seminar and introduction of the Ruhr Fellows by Florian Vollweiler- Virtual meeting and networking event with the German on their current language proficiency. Time 10:00am - 11:30am (EDT) | 4:00pm - 5:30pm (CEST) Nelles. Transatlantic Ruhr Fellow Alumni 2019 and 2020. Session Type Seminar Session Type Discussion and Networking Session Type Welcome Time 10:00am - 11:30am (EDT) | 4:00pm - 5:30pm (CEST) Time 1:00pm - 1:30pm (EDT) | 7:00pm - 7:30pm (CEST) Time 10:00am - 10:45am (EDT) | 4:00pm - 4:45pm (CEST) TALK

URBAN PUBLIC HEALTH TALK Information, Discussion and Q&A regarding UDE’s research GET TO KNOW CONCERT NETZ / CENIDE focus on Urban Public Health. Get to know in breakout rooms. Speed dating and Quiz. THREEPWOOD ‘N STRINGS (CENTRE FOR NANOINTEGRATION) Presentation by Julita Skodra (Universitätsklinikum Essen) Session Type Get to Know Virtual meeting and networking event with the German Visit to one of UDE’s research focus on Nanoengineering. Session Type Discussion / Live Q&A Time 10:45am - 11:45am (EDT) | 4:45pm - 5:45pm (CEST) Transatlantic Ruhr Fellow Alumni 2019 and 2020. Possible pub quiz or other activities. Presentation by Tobias Teckentrup (Cenide). Time 12:00pm - 1:30pm (EDT) | 6:00pm - 7:30pm (CEST)

Possible Music Guest (see last page) Session Type Virtual Tour, Presentation and Discussion Time 12:00pm - 1:15pm (EDT) | 6:00pm - 7:15pm (CEST) FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Session Type Concert Time 1:30pm - 2:00pm (EDT) | 7:30pm - 8:00pm (CEST) Leads UDE NETZ/CENIDE Faculty FELLOWS ALUMNI SERIES MEAL PREP AND PHOTOGRAPHS MATTHEW PASQUINI The Ruhr Fellows are encouraged to prepare their favorite An interactive, informal chat and Live Q&A with Ruhr Fellow lunch during this work block. Alumni. Session Type Get to Know Session Type WebTalk Time 12:15am - 1:00pm (EDT) | 6:15pm - 7:00pm (CEST) Time 2:00pm - 3:00pm (EDT) | 8:00pm - 9:00pm (CEST)

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WEEK 1 Thursday − June 10, 2021 WEEK 1 Friday − June 11, 2021 WEEK 2 Monday − June 14, 2021 WEEK 2 Tuesday − June 15, 2021 WEEK 2 Wednesday − June 16, 2021 TALK TALK GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSE GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSE LWL HERNE – VIRTUAL TOUR THE RUHR - HOW IT ALL FROM THE GARDEN CITY TO THE (BEGINNER | ADVANCVED) (BEGINNER | ADVANCVED) Virtual tour to LWL Herne Museum of Archeology STARTED, HOW IT CHANGED AND SMART CITY: ON THE GLOBAL Session Type Seminar Session Type Seminar Session Type Virtual Tour WHY IT IS IMPORTANT DIFFUSION OF URBAN MODELS Time 10:00am - 11:30am (EDT) | 4:00pm - 5:30pm (CEST) Time 10:00am - 11:30am (EDT) | 4:00pm - 5:30pm (CEST) Time 7:45am - 8:45am (EDT) | 1:45pm - 2:45pm (CEST) Presentation by Dr. Lutz Budraß (Ruhr-Universität Bochum) AND POLICIES Session Type Presentation and Discussion Insight into research focus Urban Systems, Q&A, Discussion. CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP Time 10:30am - 12:00pm (EDT) | 4:30pm - 6:00pm (CEST) Presentation by Prof. Dr. Jens Gurr (UDE). CET – WORKSHOP PRESENTATION RUHRVERBAND & TRANSFER (CET) – Session Type Discussion / Live Q&A DESIGN THINKING II The Ruhr Fellows will get the opportunity to get in touch LIVE-CASE CHALLENGE & Time 11:00am - 12:30pm (EDT) | 5:00pm - 6:30pm (CEST Session Type Workshop with key players / companies of the Ruhr area. The presentation will be held by Markus Rüdel, press officer and WORKSHOP DESIGN THINKING I Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm (EDT) | 6:00pm - 7:00pm (CEST) GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSE head of corporate communications. (BEGINNER | ADVANCVED) As part of this year’s Summer School, the Ruhr Fellows will work on a live case to test their knowledge. The idea https://www.ruhrverband.de/en/home/ Session Type Seminar PRESENTATION pitching will be held at the end of the final week. Session Type Discussion / Live Q&A Time 12:00pm - 1:30pm (EDT) | 6:00pm - 7:30pm (CEST) WILO COMPANY START UP LIVE CASE https://cet.tu-dortmund.de/ Time 9:00am - 10:00am (EDT) | 3:00pm - 4:00pm (CEST) Leads Language Instructors You will get the opportunity to get in touch with key WORK BLOCK Session Type Workshop players/companies of the Ruhr Area. The presentation Ruhr Fellows will be given individual Zoom rooms (other Time | will be held like a TED-Talk. You are encouraged to enter a 1:00pm - 2:00pm (EDT) 7:00pm - 8:00pm (CEST application possible) to work on their presentation discussion with the representatives afterwards. Session Type Work Block GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSE https://wilo.com/en/ CET – LIVE-CASE CHALLENGE & Time 1:30pm - 3:00pm (EDT) | 7:30pm - 9:00pm (CEST) (BEGINNER | ADVANCVED) Session Type Discussion / Live Q&A WORKSHOP DESIGN THINKING I - Session Type Seminar Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm (EDT) | 6:30pm - 7:30pm (CEST) WORKBLOCK Time 10:00am - 11:30am (EDT) | 4:00pm - 5:30pm (CEST) As part of this year’s Summer School, the Ruhr Fellows will acquire key competences for the upcoming internships. Session Type Workshop Time 2:30pm - 4:00pm (EDT) | 8:30pm - 10:00pm (CEST)

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WEEK 2 Wednesday − June 16, 2021 continued WEEK 2 Thursday − June 17, 2021 WEEK 2 Friday − June 18, 2021 Thursday − July 8, 2021 CET – WORKSHOP PITCHING & EXCURSION FELLOWS ALUMN I SER I ES CLOSI NG LU NCH WITH TH E HALF-TIME FINAL PRESENTATIONS I STATE PARLIAMENT DÜSSELDORF ASH LEE AN DERSON TRANSATLANTIC RU H R FELLOWS Catch up with everybody. Talk in breakout rooms. Session Type Presenting / Idea Pitching The Ruhr Fellows will be introduced to the Ruhrkonferenz AN DB J KIE NG 2019 A N D 2020 Session Type Discussion and Networking Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm (EDT) | 6:30pm - 7:30pm (CEST) (https://www.ruhr-konferenz.nrw/eng/welcome) and will An interactive, informal chat and live Q&A with Ruhr Fellow Session Type Discussion and Networking Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm (EDT) | 7:00pm - 8:00pm (CEST) meet the USA-Pariamentary Group. Alumni. Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm (EDT) | 7:00pm - 8:00pm (CEST) Session Type Virtual Talk / Discussion and Live Q&A Session Type WebTalk Time 10:00am - 12:00pm (EDT) | 4:00pm - 6:00pm (CEST) Time CET – WORKSHOP PITCHING & 10:00am - 11:00pm (EDT) | 4:00pm - 5:00pm (CEST) Friday − July 30, 2021 FINAL PRESENTATIONS II CONCERT FAREWELL MEETING Session Type Presenting / Idea Pitching THREEPWOOD ‘N STRINGS Time 2:00pm - 3:30pm (EDT) | 8:00pm - 9:30pm (CEST) CO OKI NG COMPETITION It’s never a “gooy-bye”, it’s a “see you later”. Evaluation. MEAL PR EP AN D PHOTO GRAPHS The Ruhr Fellows are encouraged to prepare lunch during Session Type Discussion and Networking this work block. The theme of the challenge: Bavaria Blue The Ruhr Fellows are encouraged to prepare lunch during Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm (EDT) | 7:00pm - 8:00pm (CEST) – Pretzel with (wheat) beer! It is easy and vegetarian! The this work block. The theme of the challenge: Bavaria Blue presentation of the food will be judged in an informal – Pretzel with (wheat) beer! It is easy and vegetarian! The manner. presentation of the food will be judged in an informal manner. Session Type Concert Session Type Work Block Time 2:00pm - 2:30pm (EDT) | 8:00pm - 8:30pm (CEST) Time 11:00am - 1:00pm (EDT) | 5:00am - 7:00pm (CEST)

Duisburg: Rhine Orange

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Camden Archambeau Pablo Gomez-Garcia Anrui Gu Camden is a rising junior at Harvard Pablo is a junior at Harvard Universi- Anrui is a rising junior at the Univer- University concentrating in History ty in Cambridge, Massachusetts ma- sity of California, Berkeley, majoring with a secondary in European His- joring in History and Literature and in Computer Science. She is from Bei- tory, Politics and Society, and is pur- minoring in Economics. His previous jing, China, and has worked as a re- suing a German language citation. employments had to do with gov- search assistant on teams studying Additionally, he is a cellist in the ernment and its intersections with climate investment risks and global Harvard/New England Conservatory business when he served as a Page urban development. At school, she Dual Degree Program. Currently he in the Virginia House of Delegates has been involved in Computer Sci- is working as a research assistant and as a legislative aide directly af- ence education outreach, student with the Center for European Stud- ter for a Delegate. He also worked government, and theatre, and she ies at Harvard reading German and in Germany as an aide to a Delegate also facilitates diplomatic and in- Austrian archival material relating and as an analyst. In addition to the dustry conversations between Asia Camden Archambeau Pablo Gomez-Garcia Anrui Gu to the death penalty in the 19th fields of history, politics, and eco- and America. Her hobbies are sci- century. After graduation, he would nomics he loves to improve his lan- ence fiction, martial arts, and sing- like to continue his studies and work guage skills in different languages ing songs from German musicals. In abroad in Germany. In his free time, and to play soccer. In the program he the program, she wants to grow her Camden enjoys reading, hiking, cy- wants to expand his understanding understanding of German culture cling, going to concerts, and watch- of Europe, transatlantic relations, and global affairs. ing sitcoms. and learn many skills that he can take back with him to the United States.

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Kashish Kalra Nicholas LoPresti Hailey Parikh Kashish is a pre-junior at the Univer- Nicholas is a junior at Rutgers Uni- Hailey is a junior at Rutgers, the State sity of Cincinnati, majoring in Indus- versity in New Brunswick, majoring University of New Jersey, majoring in trial Design with a focus on Medical in Supply Chain Management. His Physics and German Studies. Cur- Devices and Human Factors. Her mi- goal is to make the world a more sus- rently she is working on detecting nor is Computer Science. She is from tainable place through his contribu- whether there exists a correlation a small but urban town in India and tions to supply chain management. between high energy jet shape vari- is curious about changing the sys- After college, he wants to extend his ables at lower collision energies sim- tematic design of things. She has education into the world by seeking ilar to RHIC in order to probe Quark completed three internships and job opportunities globally, focusing Gluon Plasma (QGP) for her job as a short-term study abroad where on booming industrial centers simi- a research assistant. Her long-term she worked on improving patient lar to the Ruhr Valley. In the program dream is to pursue a doctoral degree experience and developing a sin- he wants to work with the universi- in experimental high energy physics Kashish Kalra Nicholas LoPresti Hailey Parikh gle insertion breast cancer biopsy ties and companies in the valley and at a top tier research institute in Ger- device. She has also been a part of wholly dive into the German culture many. Her motivation for the pro- the Undergraduate Student Senate, to gain a better perspective of how gram is that culture can be used as the Student Activities Board, and an business is conducted in different a way of communicating the univer- ambassador to the design program countries. He plays Division 1 ice sality of scientific facts across a lan- at UC. Besides her passion for de- hockey at Rutgers University, enjoys guage barrier. Next to her academic sign and healthcare, she likes to go lacrosse, music as well as photogra- work she likes hiking, cricket, hockey, swimming, traveling, listening to phy and is interested in architecture. cooking and reading and is interest- true crime podcasts and dancing. ed in classic literature and dance.

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Katherine Ross Brandon Tang Ammara Vaid Katherine is a rising senior at Prince- Brandon is a rising senior at Yale Ammara is a rising junior at Harvard ton University, majoring in Econom- University majoring in Molecular, University, in Cambridge, Massachu- ics and pursuing minors in Environ- Cellular and Developmental Biology, setts, majoring in Applied Mathe- mental Studies, Cognitive Science, and he is interested in world histo- matics with Engineering. She is from and German Language and Culture. ry, biotechnology and medicine. He Durban, South Africa and worked as She has worked in retail and in rec- is from Hong Kong, but has spent a research assistant on a research reational athletics, which have al- time in diverse parts of the world. topic entitled “Designing with Dark- lowed her to develop interpersonal He is conducting research on the ness”. The focus of the research was and customer service skills. Further- epigenetics of atherosclerosis devel- to consider urban design in Bahrain more, she is an experienced leader opment in vascular smooth muscle with darkness or the night as the as a varsity athlete, student leader at the Greif Lab, while also over- primary design element. Her previ- at Davis International Center and seeing the Yale Emergency Medical ous studies were in the field of Pro- Katherine Ross Brandon Tang Ammara Vaid member of a committee chair. Her Service and volunteering as an EMT. cess Design, Chemistry (Organic and dream is to work in the Ruhr region His future goals are to create new Inorganic), Physics (Mechanics) and because of its industry. Her interests tools to improve surgical outcomes Cellular Biology at the University of are cooking, running, rowing and and work as a researcher or doctor. Cape Town, South Africa. In the pro- reading. In the program she wants In the program, he wants to get ex- gram she wants to explore new plac- to improve her language skills and posed to new industries, while also es and learn from new people. She discover the Ruhr area. being able to consolidate his lan- likes painting, photography, yoga, guage skills and satisfy his curiosity poetry and stress-induced baking. for other cultures and languages.

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We would like to thank our partner companies and orga- nizations for their support in providing our students with the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a range of industries in the Tri-State area. The Auslandsgesellschaft.de e.V. (Institute for Welcome to Dortmund! The ( Wa- The Business Metropole Ruhr GmbH (BMR) as structural policy issues. The goal is to International Relations North Rhine-West- Like almost no other German city, Dortmund ter Management Association) was founded develops and markets the Ruhr metropolitan enhance the competitiveness of the Ruhr phalia) was a civic initiative created in 1949 has seen enormous change in recent years. on December 14, 1899, and was the first Ger- area as an economic region. It bundles the region. by a dedicated group of people. It was born The former “steel city” developed into a mod- man water board. It later inspired the foun- economic interests of the 53 towns and cities out of the trauma of the Second World War ern and cosmopolitan metropolis, acquiring dation of several other water boards, among in the area. This includes implementing and and sustained by a desire for understanding. reputation all across Europe as an innovative them the , which was founded continuously evolving an overall economic These roots shape its goals to this day: com- location for technological development. on January 18, 1926. strategy for the Ruhr metropolitan area as mitment to understanding between people Start-ups, spin-offs and technology com- well as promoting the image of the area as Our activities in the Emscher region can be based on humanity and tolerance. The insti- panies in close proximity of TU Dortmund a high-performing and innovative region, traced back over 100 years. Drawing on the tute builds bridges between people of dif- University grow in one of Europe’s largest both nationally and internationally. As the vast experience gained during this time, ferent origin, between nations, social orders technology parks with more than 10,000 economic development agency for the we are able to offer services for the specif- and cultures. It has around 750 members, employees, more than 300 companies at the region we advise, market and realise projects ic needs of the people and the commercial many of whom work voluntarily to achieve location Dortmund. that promote the Ruhr metropolitan area as development of the Emscher river catch- the association's goals. There are four areas But the biggest city in the Ruhr Area also a place to do business. For that we are active ment area. As a public corporation, the Em- of activity: foreign institute, language cours- scores with a wide range of possibilities in in five different areas: internationalization schergenossenschaft is supported by its es, political education and international ex- the cultural and sporting sectors, with ex- and location marketing, site and investor members: cities, municipalities and mining change as well as events on cultural or po- tensive greens and a high quality of life. service, project development in the lead and business partners. litical topics. markets, funding and innovations as well

www.auslandsgesellschaft.de www.dortmund.de www.eglv.de www.business.ruhr

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The Technische Universität Dortmund (TU World of Walas believes that cities start with As a center of excellence, the Zentrum für Dortmund University) has a special profile people. With new ideas for old buildings and Logistik und Verkehr (Center for Logistics with 17 faculties in natural and engineering sound business practice, we create places and Traffic) (ZLV) dedicates itself to the inter- sciences, social and cultural studies. The var- where people want to live, work, produce disciplinary conception, management and ious disciplines are united by a common uni- and participate. Finding that balance in ways transfer of scientific work from across the versity spirit that is all about interdisciplin- that are economically, environmentally and University in the areas of logistics, mobility arity and cooperation. The teaching program socially sustainable is a unique challenge ev- and traffic. Further areas of interest include includes about 80 degree programs, including ery time. We engage in all aspects of urban concepts for energy efficient transport, the wide-ranging teacher training for all school development, which means more than real application of operations research in compa- types. In research, TU Dortmund University estate and area development. Urban devel- nies, the integration of urban structures and is particularly strong in its four profile areas: opment brings the activities, wishes and in- traffic in land use planning, the creation of (1) Materials, production technology and terests of people and cities together for a vi- logistic systems for humanitarian aid as well logistics, (2) chemical biology, drug research tal and lively whole. We’ve proven this leads as research into the development of long- and process engineering, (3) data analysis, to multiple value development: economic, term sustainable, economically conducive, modeling and simulation, as well as (4) edu- social, cultural, sustainable, ecological and socially acceptable and ecologically reliable cation, schooling and inclusion. financial. innovations (sustainability research).

www.tu-dortmund.de/en www.worldofwalas.com www.uni-due.de/zlv

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