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09/25/2018 | Pressemitteilung

Young physicists train for the International Physics Olympiad at the University of Kassel

At the beginning of October, 70 physics talents aged between 14 and 19 from all over Germany will be guests at the University of Kassel. The students' goal is to qualify for one of the five places on the German team for the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO). The fourteenth Orpheus Seminar takes place at the Department of Electrical Engineering/Computer Science. In theory seminars and through experiments, the young physicists prepare for the Olympiad together with former participants.

Image: Felix Wechsler
Two students experiment with the torsion pendulum.

The seminar is organized by the non-profit association Orpheus e.V. (Organizing Group Physics for European Pupils and Students) together with the Department of Electrical Engineering/Computer Science at the University of Kassel. The seminar will take place from October 4 to 7.

The association, founded in 2004, aims to establish a network for students interested in physics and to support them in the selection process for the IPhO. In theory seminars and experimental practicals, the students are guided by former participants of the selection process and the Olympiad. They also listen to lectures by scientists from the Institute of Physics on current research and modern physics.

 

Ilja Göthel from Orpheus e.V. will be available as a contact person for the press.

Possible date is Friday the 5th of October between 9 and 12 o'clock. Please register in advance with Mr. Göthel at ilja.goethel@web.de.

 

Contact:

Ilja Göthel

Orpheus e.V.

Tel: 0157 86143627

E-Mail: ilja.goethel[at]web[dot]de

 

Nicole Ternes

University of Kassel

Department of Electrical Engineering/Computer Science

Phone: +49 561 804-6328

E-mail: nicole.ternes[at]uni-kassel[dot]de