Engineering for our Life
In a world shaped by complex global challenges, engineering plays a vital role in creating solutions that improve everyday life - from saving water at home to developing medical devices or eco-friendly transport. Central to this is the ability to solve problems and think creatively - the essence of engineering.
With Engineering for our Life – innovative STEM solutions, organised by Science on Stage Germany, we bring real-world applications into the classroom, making engineering more tangible and relevant for students. The project empowers young people to think like engineers and design their own solutions to the challenges we face in our lives.
Expected outcome
Teachers from all school forms (adressing students from 6-18 years) will work in teams to develop a variety of formats – from lesson ideas to guidelines, innovative teaching resources and worksheets – all centered around real-world applications of engineering. The central question guiding the project is: How can engineering improve our lives?
Project kick-off meeting
At the end of March 2026, 22 teachers from 15 countries came together in Düsseldorf, Germany, to kick off their collaboration. Working in international groups with diverse subject backgrounds, the project participants explored ways to bring engineering thinking into the classroom. Through focused workshop sessions, four overarching themes were identified, which will now guide the development of teaching materials over the coming months.
Find more information about this meeting on our news blog.
Visiting GEA’s Pharma Technology Center in Elsdorf
Plenary Session
What's next?
Over the next 1.5 years, project participants will develop and test teaching materials designed to bring engineering thinking into the classroom while fostering essential skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, entrepreneurial mindset, effective collaboration, and future-readiness. The teaching materials will be published at the end of 2027 as open educational resources, available in both German and English on the Science on Stage Germany and Europe websites.
Facilitators
The project is supported by five facilitators, who closely guide the group work, provide their expertise for content-related questions, and give feedback on ideas and materials throughout the process.
- Soraya Cornelius I PH Ludwigsburg and Gymnasium Korntal-Münchingen, Germany I Board Member of Science on Stage Germany
- Liliana Fernandes I Agrupamento de Escolas de Alberto Sampaio, Portugal I Board Member of Science on Stage Europe
- Paul Nugent I Institute of Physics in Ireland (IOPI) and the National Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) I Board Member of Science on Stage Europe
- Marco Nicolini I Liceo Scientifico Statale “A.Tassoni” in Modena, Italy I Science on Stage Europe Ambassador
- Heidrun Boll I Berta Hummel primary school in Bad Saulgau, Germany I Science on Stage Germany Ambassador
From left to right: Marco Nicolini, Soraya Cornelius, Liliana Fernandes, Heidrun Boll, Paul Nugent
Engineering Grant
Teachers from Science on Stage Europe’s member countries who are interested in offering workshops, seminars, or other training activities that strengthen teachers’ competences in engineering can apply for the Engineering Grant, offering up to €300 per event. More information on the application process is available here.
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