mint & pepper, outreach project Wyss Zurich (ETH Zurich / University of Zurich)

Empowering the next generation through creativity and technology! Together with Schweizer Kinderhilfswerk Kovive, a Swiss NGO supporting disadvantaged children and youth, we spent an inspiring robot week building DanceBots with 10 amazing kids! 🤖💡   During the workshop, the participants soldered electronic components, assembled mechanical parts, and programmed unique dance choreographies using custom software. Each child got to take their DanceBots home to continue experimenting and creating new moves!   It was truly inspiring to see their enthusiasm, creativity, and teamwork in action — thank you for the wonderful experience! 💫 Fabienne Hartmann, Marisa Vrdoljak Hanna Behles, Tiziana Borghesi, Leonie Beeli, Carolin Fleck, Géraldine Heuer, Yanis Kälin, Janos Kreissl, Armando Wehrli, Wyss Zurich #wysszurich #wysszurichfamily

ETH Science City is always a fantastic opportunity to explore cutting-edge research and discover fascinating scientific phenomena. On October 26th, we’ll be running our Magic Cube workshops! ⚡🧩 This time, the general theme is energy: we’ll travel to the parallel world of the Electron, where a lightning strike has shut down the entire power supply. Electric cars, factories, microscopes, streetlights – everything has stopped. During the workshop, children and teenagers tackle hands-on challenges to get the modules running again, learning what electrical engineering really is and how it shapes our everyday lives. Join us for a journey full of creativity, problem-solving, and fun! Hanna Behles, Leonie Beeli, Tiziana Borghesi, Carolin Fleck, Fabienne Hartmann, Armando Wehrli, Géraldine Heuer, Yanis Kälin, Janos Kreissl, Marisa Vrdoljak #ETHScienceCity #STEMEducation #MagicCubeWorkshop #ElectricalEngineering #FutureEngineers #HandsOnLearning #Innovation #YouthInSTEM

Regularly, we team up with the DigiWerkstatt of Stadt Zug – an inspiring initiative based at Bibliothek Zug dedicated to fostering hands-on STEM skills. 📚 Through school programs and creative workshops, the DigiWerkstatt empowers children and young people in Zug to explore technology, innovation, and curiosity. Earlier in October, we were on site with our DanceBots workshop, sparking creativity and enthusiasm among young talents. 🤝 We’re proud to be a project partner, working together to inspire the next generation. 👉 Let’s shape the future together! 💡 Joël Iselin Hanna Behles Leonie Beeli Tiziana Borghesi Carolin Fleck Fabienne Hartmann Géraldine Heuer Yanis Kälin Janos Kreissl Armando Wehrli Nicholas Behr Florian Rickenbach #wysszurich #wysszurichfamily

Last weekend, we celebrated another inspiring Wyss Zurich BioSTARS Community Event, bringing together alumni from the past three cohorts 🎉 We had the opportunity to experience our brand-new 𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝟰𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 workshop, inspired by the pioneering work of Nanoflex Robotics, a Wyss Zurich startup developing a groundbreaking tele-robotic system for stroke treatment. For our BioSTARS 🌟 – passionate about life sciences, health, and technology – it was the perfect environment to deepen their curiosity, collaborate through group challenges, and gain valuable insights into product development. A truly successful workshop powered by an amazing and engaged community. 🚀 #Innovation #LifeScience #BioSTARS #WyssZurich #Community

We’re always proud to be part of #TecDays, an inspiring initiative by Schweizerische Akademie der Technischen Wissenschaften SATW for secondary schools: 💡During a full day of hands-on learning, students explore interactive modules of their choice, connect with professionals, and dive deep into the fascinating world of science and technology. 🔬✨ Empowering the next generation of innovators, one workshop at a time. 🚀 Hanna Behles, Leonie Beeli, Tiziana Borghesi, Carolin Fleck, Fabienne Hartmann, Geraldine Heuer, Yanis Kälin, Armando Wehrli

We’re proud to be part of “Achtung Technik Los!” – an inspiring initiative by IngCH MINT for our future that tackles the shortage of STEM professionals while strengthening Switzerland’s unique dual education system. During the nationwide technology and IT weeks, countless STEM activities bring hands-on experiences to students in lower secondary school, right at the crucial stage of career orientation. This year, amongst others, our workshop Smart Parking gives participants the chance to design a retro-style parking assistant for a vintage car – providing drivers with both acoustic and visual feedback. 🚗✨ Empowering the next generation of innovators – one workshop at a time! Hanna Behles, Leonie Beeli, Tiziana Borghesi, Carolin Fleck, Fabienne Hartmann, Geraldine Heuer, Yanis Kälin, Armando Wehrli, Joanna Wesniuk

🌟Auch in Glattfelden gibt es beim Familienverein Mikile ein spannendes Herbsterienprogramm - und wir sind mit dabei! 🌟 🎩 Programieren mit dem Thymio-Roboter 📅 14.10.2025 ⏰ 9:00 - 12:00 Uhr 👦👧 Für Kinder von 10-12 Jahren 🔍 Worum geht's? Nach einer kurzen Einführung in die Robotik erforschen die Kinder den Thymio-Roboter. Sie beginnen mit der Programmierung von kleineren Aufgabenstellungen. Sobald sie sich sicher fühlen, lösen eine Labyrinth-Aufgabe. Anschliessend verwandeln sie den Thymio in ein Alien mit Zahnschmerzen und programmieren ihn so, dass er zubeisst, sobald der der schmerzende Zahn von einem gegnerischen Teammitglied berührt wird. Anmeldung & Infos: https://lnkd.in/dF2pbCkf Wyss Zurich, Hanna Behles, Tiziana Borghesi, Leonie Beeli, Carolin Fleck, Fabienne Hartmann, Geraldine Heuer, Yanis Kälin, Armando Wehrli

🌟 Spannende Herbstferien für aufgeweckte Kids🌟 Die Startbahn 29 bietet wieder ein abwechslungsreiches Ferienprogramm an – und wir sind mit dabei! 🚀 🎩 Workshop: Künstliche Intelligenz & Roboter 📅 13.10.2025 ⏰ 9:00 - 12:00 Uhr 👦👧 Für Kinder von 10-13 Jahren 🔍 Worum geht's? ✨ Was ist KI? Wie lernt sie? ✨ Wie funktioniert ein Roboter? Im Workshop lernen die Teilnehmenden die KI-Figur Morph kennen, mit der sie spielerisch am Tablet das Prinzip lernfähiger Algorithmen erforschen. Anschliessend programmieren sie den Roboter Thymio, damit er selbstständig ein Labyrinth meistert. 💥Hier zur Anmeldung: https://lnkd.in/d2443MPB Wyss Zurich, Hanna Behles, Leonie Beeli, Tiziana Borghesi, Carolin Fleck, Fabienne Hartmann, Géraldine Heuer, Yanis Kälin, Armando Wehrli #wysszurich #wysszurichfamily #herbstferien #morphtales #thymio

🌱 Wyss Zurich BioSTARS is our talent program at mint & pepper. Each year, 20 curious and motivated teenagers (16+) join our summer camp to explore the fascinating world of life sciences and entrepreneurship.   🧪 In the lab, they gain hands-on experience, but they also learn what it takes to bring research from bench to bedside and into real-world applications. And the camp is just the beginning: participants become part of our growing community, with access to events, workshops, and exclusive opportunities.   𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Tara Sommer, one of our BioSTARS, had the chance to intern at OxyPrem AG, a Wyss Zurich alumni project. A unique and valuable experience for both Tara and the Oxyprem team. Tara is now even part of the regular team as a product designer. ✨ See for yourself!   Many thanks to all our partners, without whom such a great program would not be possible: Gebert Rüf Stiftung, ABB, Swisscom, Bärbel & Paul Geissbühler Stiftung, the cogito foundation, accentus, Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich, EPFL, Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI), digitalswitzerland, Akademien der Wissenschaften Schweiz, Hasler Stiftung, IngCH MINT for our future, Schweizerische Akademie der Technischen Wissenschaften SATW, Migros Kulturprozent, Nanoleaf, NCCR Robotics, NCCR Automation, Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich   #LifeSciences #Entrepreneurship #STEMEducation #FutureScientists

✨ Spezialangebot für Aargauer Sekundarschulen ✨ 🚀 Gemeinsam mit ABB bringen wir bis Dezember 2025 die Magic Cube Workshops gratis an eure Schule – für alle Klassen der Sek I (12–15 Jahre)! 🎁 🎲 Im Workshop (ca. 1,5h) entdecken Schüler:innen spielerisch die Welt der Elektrotechnik – und erfahren, wo sie uns im Alltag überall begegnet. 📍 Durchführung direkt an eurer Schule (ein Raum mit Beamer genügt). ⚡️ Plätze sind limitiert – “de schnäller isch de gschwinder”! 👉 Mehr Infos: https://lnkd.in/dZ3f6NRJ Hanna Behles, Leonie Beeli, Tiziana Borghesi, Carolin Fleck, Fabienne Hartmann, Géraldine Heuer, Yanis Kälin, Armando Wehrli