School Students

Internship

Are you curious about what goes on at a university or a research institute? You are interested in mathematics but you are not exactly sure what you could do with it later on as a profession? You could gain your first academic or professional experience by taking an internship with us, get oriented and test your talents. Afterwards, you will certainly know a whole lot more!

Together with our partner, the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau(RPTU), we offer two-or-more-week internships for students with a great interest in mathematics. Our student internships are organized by the Felix Klein Center for MathematicsFelix-Klein-Zenrrum für Mathematik , an institute co-managed by the Department of Mathematics at RPTU and Fraunhofer ITWM.

Together with our cooperation partners we organize various events for students who are enthusiastic about mathematics.

One example is the Math-Talent-School, which takes place every year – organized by the Felix Klein Center for Mathematics, in cooperation with the RPTU Kaiserslautern and MINT-EC.

In our Math-Talent-School, mathematics-enthusiastic students had the opportunity to learn more about studying mathematics and to get to know a mathematician's everyday work. They were also able to experience what applied mathematics means in practice.

In four projects from different subject areas, the pupils of grades 11-13 worked in teams on different questions with the help of mathematical modelling and computer simulation. At the end of the week, the teams presented their solutions and discussed them with the other participants.

Besides working on mathematical problems, the talent school offered the students a number of free time activities. They got to know each other better and exchanged ideas with other girls who are interested in mathematics.

During an internship, you can learn more about a course of study in mathematics and the daily routine of mathematicians at the department of mathematics at the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU). The staff in the various work groups will guide you and explain what knowledge is required of you in your studies and profession. 

What to Bring With You

• Type of school: (vocational) High School (gymnasium), comprehensive school
• Grade 11 or higher
• Duration: at least ten days
• Mathematical knowledge: In general, you should have an above average interest in solving mathematical engineering problems and in working with computers. Of course, it helps if you have achieved good grades in math class.
• Student interns ideally already have programming and/or software skills or are willing to acquire these
     

How to Apply

The department of mathematics at RPTU Kaiserslautern offers internships once a year in January/February. The application deadline is October 31 of the previous year.
Applications are accepted by e-mail or mail only. You can find more details on the required application documents at Felix Klein Center for Mathematics.

»I think the bridge between science and business is totally interesting«, says Milena Röhrs in her Lautrer math story. She is currently a math student at the RPTU. The Fraunhofer ITWM was an important location factor for her to start her studies in Kaiserslautern. In addition, the performance of the university's department in the relevant rankings. Besides her current studies, she works with Prof. Dr. Bernd Simeon in the Department of Mathematics.