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Bio-materials “cookbook” awakens the inventor within
The hands-on projects in Marvelous Materials encourage creative experimentation using ingredients from household cupboards, nature and even your compost bin
Nearly 8 500 schoolchildren had the chance to program Aalto Junior's friendly robots
The robotics workshops project, funded by the Weisell Foundation, has been the most impactful of Aalto Juniors' school projects to date in terms of figures, reaching the largest number of students so far.
Five things: Origami unfolds in many ways
The word ori means ‘folded’ and kami means ‘paper’ in Japanese. Origami refers to both the traditional Japanese art of paper folding and to the object it produces. At Aalto University, this centuries-old technique finds applications across a variety of disciplines. Here are five examples:
OP Uusimaa supports Aalto University Junior with a significant donation
The donated funds will be used to build a new digital learning platform, which will be used in the Invest in your Future workshops.
Maa- ja vesitekniikan tuki donates 250 000 euros ʵ University Junior
Maa- ja vesitekniikan tuki, a long-term supporter of Aalto University, donates 250 000 euros ʵ University Junior. The donatio will be used to develop and scale-up workshops on water and water technology.
Armaan Hooda spent one day as a math professor in Aalto
As part of the science and technology competition TuKoKe, Armaan Hooda won a Day as a Professor award. He spent the day together with professor Pauliina Ilmonen and other researchers at Aalto’s Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis.
Weisell Foundation donates 70 000 euros ʵ University Junior
The Weisell Foundation, a long-time supporter of Aalto University, is donating €70 000 ʵ University Junior to be used for scaling up workshops in robotics.
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited Aalto University
During the visit, HRH and her delegation met with Aalto students and explored various activities.
TET interns Fajr Asghar and Vilma Svynarenko explored everything from solar cells to Täffä’s spaghetti in Aalto
Fajr Asghar and Vilma Svynarenko first calculated the efficiency of solar cells and then wrote an article on renewable energy.
Automation Foundation donates ʵ University Junior
Automation Foundation donates ʵ University Junior. A donation of twenty thousand euros has been targeted at the purchase of virtual glasses and the renewal of robotics.
Aalto University Junior reached a record 31,000 children and young people last year
Aalto University Junior had another record year. Read more about the activitiies in 2023.
AI interest high among school students and teachers
Comprehensive and upper secondary schools had opportunities to learn about a range of artificial intelligence tools through the Technology sessions (Teknologiatuokiot) offered by Aalto University Junior last autumn.
Five things to know about university impact
When you think about the powerhouses ensuring our societal and economical success, universities may not be the first thing to pop into mind. It's clear that a university's basic function is to provide education and advance scientific research, but what else is there?
Kyunghyun Cho supports the education of the next generations and the rebuilding of Ukraine
Kyunghyun Cho donates 10,000 dollars ʵ University Junior and 10,000 dollars to a course on the reconstruction of Ukraine
Riitta Hari: The exploration of the human brain and mind is captivating
'According to Olli Lounasmaa, ten meters is a distance where half of the information gets lost: the further you are from another researcher, the fewer unexpected conversations arise, and the more refreshing science gossip goes unheard. This is food for thought for remote workers as well.'
Inspiring students teach Aalto University Junior workshops as experts in their fields
Junior offers children and young people a peek at Aalto University’s offerings. Read more about the activities and how you can donate to support the education of future professionals
Opening up the world of science
Aalto University Junior provides free study visits for groups from primary and secondary schools. Aalto students earn work experience credits by running the workshops.
Aalto University Junior reached 28 000 children and young people in 2022
Thousands of lines of code, hundreds of metres of hot glue and innumerous questions! Aalto University Junior has insprired children and young people to question and explore for five years now.
Pupils designed logos at Aalto University Junior workshop
Herttoniemenranta's fifth-graders unleashed their creativity
Aalto University Junior Technology Club for 5th-6th graders in November
In the technology club, students will learn about programming, code games and build devices that can be programmed with electronic components. The first session will be held on 1 November and the registration is open. The primary language of instruction is Finnish.
