MINTdigital: online STEM subject series for school pupils

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1. 1. MINTdigital in Fall 2026: The Fascination of Quantum Worlds
   2. Past Series

With MINTdigital, students in 10th grade and above have the opportunity to gain exciting insights into current research and engage in dialogue with scientists. This digital format for science communication aimed at young people explores topics in the STEM fields— mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology—as well as college programs and careers in these disciplines.

Students at MINT-EC schools can earn five MINT-EC points by fully participating in at least four sessions and completing an assignment.

MINTdigital in Fall 2026: The Fascination of Quantum Worlds

A digital lecture series exploring the fascinating world of quantum research and technologies.

Dive into the revolutionary world of quantum physics! Rarely have new discoveries so fundamentally changed our understanding of the world, of energy, and of matter. What is the difference between quantum physics and classical physics? How do neutrinos oscillate? How does a quantum computer work? And what makes novel quantum materials so special? Over the course of five exciting sessions, scientists from TU Dresden will guide you through the fascinating world of quantum physics. Learn how quantum phenomena exist not only in theory but are already being applied in practice!

The event is interactive: You can join the discussion live, talk to researchers, and exchange ideas with students from various departments about everyday life as a student.

Dates: Thursdays , Nov. 5; Nov. 12; Nov. 19; Nov. 26 (in English); Dec. 3, 2026, 4:30–6:00 p.m. each day

Participants: interested high school students aged 16 and older

Registration deadline: October29 , 2026

Certificate of Participation: awarded for full participation (at least four out of five sessions)

MINT-EC points: awarded upon full participation and completion of an assignment.

Register now so you don’t miss out.

Program

November 5, 2026	Coming soon
November 12, 2026	The Quantum Pendulum: What Music Orchestras Have to Do with the Mass of Neutrinos Prof. Michael Kobel (Chair of Particle Physics, TUD) Particles that travel multiple paths simultaneously or exist in different places at the same time are a common occurrence in quantum mechanics. Even more peculiar are objects that are simultaneously multiple different particles, or that even regularly transform back and forth between them. In the case of neutrinos—barely detectable, electrically neutral relatives of electrons—we have been able to observe this phenomenon for several decades. Sometimes they are produced as “muon neutrinos” in the Earth’s atmosphere, travel 12,000 km through the Earth, and reappear on the other side as “electron neutrinos.” In this lecture, you’ll learn how this is detected using giant underground water tanks, and what it has to do with mechanical pendulums or the tuning of instruments in orchestras.
November 19, 2026	All About College Life
November 26, 2026	When Chance Becomes Reality: Quantum Computers and Random Numbers Siddharth Das (Deutsche Telekom Chair of Communication Networks, TUD) What do quantum computers and random numbers have in common? Both are based on some of the most fascinating properties of quantum mechanics and are becoming increasingly important for future technologies. This lecture introduces the fundamental ideas behind quantum computing and explores why randomness is indispensable for secure communication, scientific simulations, and many everyday digital applications. It will also discuss how quantum systems can generate truly random numbers and how researchers are working to harness these phenomena in practical applications.
December 3, 2026	Coming soon

The series is organized by ctd.qmat, Particle World Network, QUARKS, and the Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering at TU Dresden. MINTdigital is coordinated by the School Liaison Office at TU Dresden.

Past Series

The programs from past series are clearly listed on our MINTdigital retrospective page.