Susanne Haun
STEM Thuringia | Division Management
Focus
STEM Thuringia
STEM Thuringia (German: MINT Thüringen) is the initiative for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in Thuringia.
STEM Thuringia is an initiative of the Foundation for Technology, Innovation and Research Thuringia and brings together a wide range of STEM programs—both in and outside of school. On the digital platform www.mintthueringen.de, STEM enthusiasts, particularly students and educators, can find opportunities to discover, explore, and invent in Thuringia.
STEM Thuringia is implemented in close cooperation with Thuringian universities, research institutions, companies, and other stakeholders across the STEM regions. This diverse partnership enables us to develop innovative approaches and advance STEM education together.
The foundation is passionate about sparking an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at an early age. Our goal is to foster enthusiasm throughout the entire educational journey and create dedicated opportunities.
Our Team
Antje Zwick
MINT Thüringen | Events | Controlling
Julia Hollosi
MINT Thüringen | Communication
Nicole Schwarz
STEM Thuringia | Coordination of STEM training courses | Kinder forschen
Steven Bethke
MINT Thüringen | Coordination of youth business workshops
Dr. Agnese Fazio
STEM Thuringia | Coordination of the STEM Region North Thuringia | Head of the Nordhausen Student Research Center
Susanne Seupel
STEM Thuringia | Coordination STEM Region East Thuringia | Head of Student Research Center Gera
Christina Heß
STEM Thuringia | Coordination of the Southeast Thuringia STEM Region | Head of the Rudolstadt Student Research Center
Frank Beinersdorf
STEM Thuringia | Coordination STEM Region Central Thuringia | Head of Student Research Center FH Erfurt
Dr. Anne Kopp
MINT Thüringen | Coordination of the STEM region of West Thuringia | Head of Student Research Center Gotha
Luise Merbach
STEM Thuringia | Coordination STEM Region Southwest Thuringia | Head of Schmalkalden Student Research Center
News and impulses
Investor Days Thuringia Highlight the State’s Role as a Hub for Innovation
With around 300 guests, 20 tech-focused startups, and strong interest from investors, Erfurt once again became the hub of Germany’s innovation ecosystem.Bei der 11. Tagung Schule MIT Wissenschaft Thüringen haben…
Investor Days Thuringia Highlight the State’s Role as a Hub for Innovation
With around 300 guests, 20 tech-focused startups, and strong interest from investors, Erfurt once again became the hub of Germany’s innovation ecosystem.Rund 300 Vertreter:innen aus dem deutschen Innovationsökosystem kamen heute…
Conference Science and Engineering Program for Teachers Thuringia, Thuringia 2026 – Register now
The conference Science and Engineering Program for Teachers Thuringia, Kurzname SEPT Thuringia from June 18-20, 2026 in Erfurt offers educators the opportunity to shape the future of STEM education together with other teachers.
Jugend forscht state competition 2026
This evening, the nominees for the Innovation Award Thuringia gathered in our foundation rooms in the Defensionskaserne Erfurt.
Gala reception honors commitment to STEM education
The gala reception of MINT Thüringen honored actors who, through their passionate commitment, inspire children and young people throughout Thuringia for mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology.
MINTmachtag – Discover, explore, be free!
Under the motto “Discover, Research, Be Free!”, more than 150 children from southern Thuringia took part in the event in the Henneberg Monastery Veßra. The focus of this year’s MINTmachttage was on the topic of freedom.
School WITH Science in Jena
Further training attracts STEM teachers from all over Thuringia to Jena
The next generation electrifies – Jenoptik opens workshop for young people
New youth company workshop at Jenoptik in Triptis is a meeting point for children and young people who are enthusiastic about technology
Winners of the 33rd state competition “Jugend forscht” in Thuringia
On April 9, 2024, 140 young researchers presented their projects for “Jugend forscht” and “Schüler experimentieren” in the Thuringia state competition. At the award ceremony, many projects and Thuringian schools…
Impulses that move.
Innovation thrives on new perspectives. Experience regular impulses, stories and developments around innovation in Thuringia.
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Stories
Jugend forscht times three
How 17-year-old Ben Waldmann is shaking up Germany’s biggest STEM competition
From Jugend forscht to Harvard
Linn is a leading expert in machine learning and AI research.
Young researchers under the Federal President
Jena students honored for Jugend forscht project
The most innovative young minds from Thuringia
137 young researchers present their projects for Jugend forscht at the Thuringia state competition.
Experience current events in the Thuringian innovation ecosystem
STEM Thuringia operates under the patronage of the Thuringian Minister for Economic Affairs and the Minister of Education and is financially supported by the respective ministries.
