Annual Meeting of Swiss School Labs 2026

14 Jun 2026, 19:00 → 15 Jun 2026, 16:30 Europe/Zurich

ETH RZ

Netzwerktreffen der Schülerlabore Schweiz

Sunday 14 June

Optional: Dinner

Monday 15 June

Arrival & exchange; coffee & gipfeli

Welcome & brief introduction of host initiatives (Judith Zimmermann, ETH & Hanna Behles, mint & pepper)

Input: Stem education in Switzerland (Susanne Metzger, FHNW)

Current evaluations, gaining a better understanding of target groups, and reaching them more effectively.

Discussion rounds: Introduction (how they work...) & division into small groups

Focus topics:
• Stronger together: Strategically designing effective partnerships for STEM initiatives
• Financing impact: Sustainable funding models based on current findings
• Unlocking potential: Promoting equal opportunities in STEM in a way that is tailored to the target group
• Parents as key players: How we reach them—and how their role is changing
• Focus on multipliers: Effectively supporting and actively involving teachers
• Making impact visible: Smart evaluations for sustainable STEM initiatives

Discussion rounds: Round 1 (Best practices and exchange on 6 focus topics in small groups)

Focus topics:
• Stronger together: Strategically designing effective partnerships for STEM initiatives
• Financing impact: Sustainable funding models based on current findings
• Unlocking potential: Promoting equal opportunities in STEM in a way that is tailored to the target group
• Parents as key players: How we reach them—and how their role is changing
• Focus on multipliers: Effectively supporting and actively involving teachers
• Making impact visible: Smart evaluations for sustainable STEM initiatives

10:45 Break

Introducing the STEM initiative of ETH and UBS (Laurence Kissling, ETH & Nina Kollegger, UBS)

11:30 Transfer

Guided tours: Tour and introduction to ETH D-ITET (Option 3)

Guided tours: Tour and introduction to ETH Student Project House (Option 1)

Guided tours: Tour and introduction to Wyss Zurich (Option 2)

12:45 Transfer & Lunch & Photo

Introduction & try-out: offerings from mint & pepper and other ETH initiatives (Hanna Behles, mint & pepper)

Discussion rounds: Division into groups

Focus topics:
• Stronger together: Strategically designing effective partnerships for STEM initiatives
• Financing impact: Sustainable funding models based on current findings
• Unlocking potential: Promoting equal opportunities in STEM in a way that is tailored to the target group
• Parents as key players: How we reach them—and how their role is changing
• Focus on multipliers: Effectively supporting and actively involving teachers
• Making impact visible: Smart evaluations for sustainable STEM initiatives

Discussion rounds: Round 2 (Best practices & exchange on 6 focus topics in small groups)

Focus topics:
• Stronger together: Strategically designing effective partnerships for STEM initiatives
• Financing impact: Sustainable funding models based on current findings
• Unlocking potential: Promoting equal opportunities in STEM in a way that is tailored to the target group
• Parents as key players: How we reach them—and how their role is changing
• Focus on multipliers: Effectively supporting and actively involving teachers
• Making impact visible: Smart evaluations for sustainable STEM initiatives

Closing