Inspiring insights and exciting presentations
“Jessica Wittmann’s lecture was informative and inspiring – really interesting!” These and similar quotes could be heard in the foyer of the Rosenthal Theater Selb on Monday, February 24, after the lecture by well-known researcher Jessica Wittmann. With her lecture “MINT up your life: simply save the world”, she inspired the young audience and showed how scientific innovations can contribute to solving global challenges.
Over 280 students from twelve regional grammar schools, technical and vocational colleges and secondary schools were welcomed to the Rosenthal Theater at 9 a.m. by Ulrich Pötzsch, Mayor of Selb and patron of the Selb STEM Day. Pötzsch emphasized the importance of STEM subjects (mathematics, natural sciences, computer science and technology) and encouraged the students to take advantage of the day’s diverse offerings.
Dr. Roman Pausch, Managing Director of RAPA, then welcomed the day’s guest of honour, Jessica Wittmann, on behalf of all participating companies. The researcher from Hof reported on her career and gave the young audience valuable inspiration to get excited about STEM and become active. In her interactive presentation, she emphasized the topics of opportunity, future and purpose and encouraged the students to think about the opportunities that STEM can offer for their own future.
After the inspiring lecture, there was the opportunity to visit various companies in the region on excursions. Successful local companies such as Lamilux, Rehau, Sommer, Linseis, Kyocera, BHS tabletop, Netzsch and Textilverarbeitung Drechsel, as well as RAPA itself, opened their doors and offered the young people an insight into technical professions and behind the scenes of modern technology companies. The European Center for Dispersion Technologies (EZD) also took part and provided information about its work and services.
Due to the high level of interest, we are still looking for companies that would like to enrich the MINT-Tag with additional excursions. Interested companies are welcome to contact the organization team.
Contact:
RAPA Group
Selb MINT Day Organization Team
Luisa Reitmeier and Anke Roith-Seidel
Albert-Pausch-Ring 1 | 95100 Selb
E-Mail: orga-mint@rapa.com
RAPA Group
The RAPA Group is an established international engineering and technology partner and supplier to the automotive industry, the medical technology sector and the modern manufacturing industry. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio that includes the customer-specific development and series production of valve components and fluid mechatronic systems. Individual valves, assemblies and complete systems are offered. In addition, the company provides smart services such as electronics and software to offer customers holistic integration solutions. As a driving force for innovation, RAPA always remains at the forefront of technological progress. The company plays a key role in shaping the challenges and requirements of the markets and plays an important role in the industry.
Three strong brands are united under the umbrella of the RAPA Group: RAPA Automotive, RAPA Healthcare and RAPA Industry. As a medium-sized group of companies, RAPA operates in a classic holding structure, with the parent company acting as a strategic management holding and coordinating the work of the three divisions. Dr. Roman Pausch manages the family business in dual leadership with Karin Wolf. The company generated sales of around 240 million euros in 2023. In addition to its headquarters in Selb, Bavaria, RAPA has subsidiaries in North America and China. The company currently employs around 1,000 people worldwide. In 2020, the company celebrated its 100th anniversary, underlining its many years of experience and expertise.
