Girl’s Day at DWI: Hands-On Science

At this year’s Girl’s Day at the DWI, female students got to experience firsthand just how exciting science can be and explore various areas of research, laboratory work, and the workshop. Instead of dry theory, the focus was on getting involved: trying things out, experimenting, and exploring.

💍 In the workshop, metal rings were crafted on the lathe, which could then be taken home as souvenirs. This provided an initial glimpse into the craft and technical work processes involved.

🔬 Afterward, the group worked with modern research technology. Under an electron microscope, the students' own hair became the object of research, and they were able to observe how varied hair structures appear at a microscopic level and how complex even seemingly ordinary things actually are.

🧪 Experiments were also done in the lab: colored flames, a “magic garden” that grows on its own, and the creation of a borax bead were among the experiments that demonstrated various chemical effects.

The goal of the Girl’s Day at the DWI is to spark an early interest in science among young women and provide insights into fields of research and work that many rarely encounter in their daily lives. Outside of the school setting, they gain an impression just how diverse scientific work can be.