Young Talent Promotion Project: Instagram Channel

Many young people do not have a clear idea of what the subject of electrical engineering and the professional field of electrical engineers entails (cf. Götz et al., 2023). According to the study, this also applies on young people who are interested in the field of engineering and have a high potential for studying electrical engineering due to their school grades. In order to give these young people a more accurate and appealing image of the subject area, this project aims to provide information via the social network Instagram. The goal is to address young people who are interested in STEM subjects but do not know what electrical engineering is.

The following possible topics are to be covered by the project:

What is electrical engineering
Where do I work after graduation?
Where do I encounter electrical engineering in everyday life?
What contribution can electrical engineering make to shaping the future?
Insight into current research (and what it is used for)
Field reports from students and graduates who work in research and industry
Women in electrical engineering
What skills will help me in my studies and career?
Brief insights into the day-to-day work of individuals (“What are you doing right now?”)

Project duration: July 2024 – June 2025