Everyone has a place in Science.
‍Including you!

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Our heroes will stand by your side on your journey into science!

Originally, the number of professions in science was supposed to be listed here. But there are so many that we couldn't add them all up. After all, there are a few hundred more professions than can be seen in Big Bang Theory, for example. For most people however, the list stops short at "researcher" or "chemical lab technician". Trick question: What do you call the person who analyses your blood when you go to the doctor's office? No idea? Got you! We want to change that and shine a light on all the interesting jobs in the field of science! Why? Because you can only choose science as a career path if you know all your options! Not everyone has a person who can open the door to the colourful world of science for them. So scroll down and open your mind to the colours of science!

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Choosing Careers without barriers

What counts more than the opinion of the youth? We asked teenagers what they think about STEM subjects, careers in laboratories, and science. So we surveyed not one, two or three, but 2,000 young people aged 16 to 19 from Germany and the UK. The result: STEM subjects are the most popular in schools! German? English? Boring! STEM is king!
So, job done? For us, the result was a big surprise as well. The 2,000 respondents also gave a favourable evaluation of the image of science and laboratory professions: Meaningful, safe and relevant to the system. So what is the problem? Most of the respondents lack a precise idea of and access to the subject! Even the Corona pandemic did not help in raising awareness about science jobs: Life science companies and Germany as a research location are suffering more than ever from a lack of applicants.
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Public perception of the profession

Young people associate jobs in science with a lot of responsibility. The appreciation for such jobs does not show a clear trend and only scores average marks. 

Public perception of various job profiles

Teenagers find that the image of jobs in science is generally a good one.

Attributes to the job profile

Factors influencing the choice of occupation among young people in Germany.

Lack of skilled workers

Factors influencing the choice of occupation among young people in the UK.

Training recommendation

Seven out of ten (66.5%) young people state that working in a lab would be fun for them.

You are the I in Science: Get inspired by our Heroes

There are people who inspire us: A best friend, a parent, a teacher or a favourite influencer. We asked these people about how they do it and what motivates them. Their stories are intended to encourage you. After all, the laboratory as a workplace offers many opportunities. Be curious and open and you'll see: One day you'll be googling for science jobs and toying with the idea of working in science! (Bring some time with you, there are sooo many!) But before you do, have a look first at what we have created for you:

Youtube meets Science: Jacob Beautemps (@breakinglab)

Jacob Beautemps is a YouTuber and researcher. On his YouTube channel "BreakingLab" he explains scientific topics and new technologies to the masses. With over three million views per month, his channel is one of the largest science channels in Germany. We asked him: How do you succeed in making science mainstream?

The Impact of a teacher with passion: Daniela Heinrich-Stiller

How can young people be inspired by chemistry and biology? What inspiration is needed to inspire them for these professions? We show you an example from Biedenkopf in Hessen: That is where we visited Daniela Heinrich-Stiller! She received the 2021 German Teacher Award in the category "Innovative Lessons".

Turning a curriculum into a mission for life – Lisa Marie Milchsack

"She helped a lot to find my way to where I am today," says Lisa Marie Milchsack, a former student of Daniela Heinrich-Stiller. You can read about what she does today and how her teacher helped her on her journey here:
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When there are lab beakers in the kitchen – Saskia Braun

"My parents bought science kits like 'Grow your own crystals - for kids'. My mother is a pharmaceutical sales assistant. She loves old pharmacy jars, and seeing them in our kitchen definitely sparked a passion for chemistry in me," says Saskia Braun, who now works as a chemist and documents her daily lab routine on her Insta channel @coffee_and_chemistry:
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Science to go!

Is there still some free space on the notice board at school or university? Would you like to decorate your room with Science Heroes as motivation? We are glad that we could inspire you. Tell your classmates and fellow students about your new discovery in the colourful world of science!

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

This years painting to celebrate world laboratory day was again created by the Hamburg based street artist Moritz Etorena (@arimatribe). It is an interpretation of the idea "inspiring youth for science" and shows the door to a world of inspiration opening to our heroes. And.. Isn't that you in the middle there?
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Passionate for Science.

We hope that our passion for science has ignited a passed in you too! After all, we want to get you excited about the topics and professions of science. Have we succeeded? We hope you say yes. This website should be a key to the door through which you find your enthusiasm for the colourful world of science. See you on the other side!

Open your eyes to the Colours of Science

Open your eyes to the colours of science! We at Starlab want to celebrate scientists around the globe and raise awareness for how bright, colourful, and interesting the field of science is. We took our message to the streets of Hamburg and brightened up public spaces, with one goal in mind: to shine a light on scientists and their amazing work..

Colours of Science with Moritz Etorena

In honour of this special occasion, we at Starlab want to say thank you to all scientists globally. It was time to give something back and celebrate all of the hard work being done in laboratories around the world. That’s why we commissioned an artwork of your selfies!
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