STEM Orientation Program (German abbrev. OSM)
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Project objective
The goal of the project (duration: 01.04.2021-31.12.2024) is the conception, testing and evaluation of a STEM Orientation Program (German abbrev. OSM). The OSM is intended to enable high school graduates and other prospective students A) to make a well-founded decision on which course to study and B) to successfully enter STEM studies at TU Dresden. The pilot program of the OSM is scheduled to start in the winter semester 2023/24.
- support in the choice of studies
- refreshing basic scientific knowledge, compensating for possible deficits
- contacts with fellow students even before the start of studies
- insights into professional practice as an orientation aid, networking opportunities
- knowledge of university structures, learning techniques and subject cultures
- acquisition of key competencies/reflection on previous learning strategies
- knowledge of support services and important contact persons at TU Dresden
- increasing the motivation to study (being oriented means being motivated!)
- improvement of German language skills
- preparation for studies in Germany
- permanent reduction in the number of students dropping out and changing majors
- enthusiasm of students, especially young women, for STEM courses of study
- support for prospective students (both German and international) in successfully entering STEM studies
- new, internal cooperations (between teachers in the STEM study programs), new insights into existing study programs
Planned Program
A) Module Study Orientation
This module aims to support an independent, reflective and sustainable choice of studies. In addition, it enables students to become acquainted with study programs, course formats and support services (e. g. through the Study Assistance System gOPAL). Accompanying counseling and mentoring formats complement the offer.
B) Module Qualification Natural and Engineering Sciences
In order to fill any knowledge gaps that may exist, the qualification module includes Online Preparatory Courses for Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science in addition to the courses offered by the MINT-Kolleg of TU Dresden. In order to expand their scientific knowledge, participants can attend basic courses of the STEM degree programs.
C) Module Career Exploration and Key Competencies
This module offers insights into professional practice through the excursions, discussion/expert panels, workshops, etc. of the Orientation Platform Research & Practice. The events and consulting offers of TU Dresden's Writing Center promote the academic writing skills of the participants. Key competencies@TUD offers support for important general skills.
D) Module Project Work
Based on the project week BeING Inside of the Orientation Platform Research & Practice, interdisciplinary teams work on a social, economic or sustainability-oriented problem from professional practice.
Subprojects
The Online Self-Assessments (OSAs) for the electrical engineering and mechatronics degree programs support prospective students in their choice of studies. By solving tasks and answering questions, participants can find out whether their personal competencies, interests and expectations match the requirements and actual content of the degree programs.
gOPAL is a digital study navigator for the introductory phase of studies that provides first-year students continuously with information on the course of studies, subject content, study strategies as well as structures and support services at TU Dresden.
- for students of the Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering
- for students of the Faculty of Computer Science
- for English-speaking students of the Faculty of Computer Science
- for students of the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- for students of the Faculty of Business and Economics
- for Teacher Training Students
Cooperations
- MINT-Kolleg
- Online Preparatory Courses (German abbrev. OVKs) for Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science
- Orientation Platform Research & Practice (German abbrev. OFP)
- Writing Center (German abbrev. SZD)
- Key competencies@TUD
Contact
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Coordinator OSM
NameDr. Christiane Einmahl
Center for Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
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Coordinator OSM
NameMatthias Heinz
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Strehlener Str. 22/24, 4. OG, Raum 421 , Strehlener Straße, 4. OG, Raum 421
01069 Dresden
Germany
- work Tel.
- +49 351 463-32670
- fax Fax
- +49 351 463-34963
The project is financed within the framework of the Higher Education Pact with funds from the federal government and the Free State of Saxony. It is part of TU Dresden's overall concept of academic success.