Schools in Uri are now experimenting with nanotechnology. Ninety “SimplyNano 2” experiment kits were made available to the secondary schools. High-tech experiments are designed to get young people interested in technical professions. At the nano-experimentation course, the Director of Education of Uri was also inspired by the “Nanos”.<\/p>\n\n
Promoting new technologies and young professionals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n On June 19, the introduction for teachers took place at D\u00e4twyler AG in Altdorf. Reto Burkart, Site Manager of D\u00e4twyler AG, began by briefly introducing the company and the various apprenticeships that are offered at D\u00e4twyler. The 22 teachers then had the opportunity to carry out the nano-experiments themselves and test the new learning medium in practice. The Director of Education and Culture of the Canton of Uri, Cantonal Councillor Georg Simmen, was also infected by the fascination for the small particles during his visit. “It is important that children and young people familiarize themselves with new technologies at school,” he said. At the same time, it is right for schools and companies to network so that interested young people can gain valuable insights into the world of business and the economy, for its part, can find good young talent. The “SimplyNano 2” project now also acts as such a link in Uri.<\/p>\n\n In use throughout German-speaking Switzerland by 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n “SimplyNano 2” is a nationwide project. The Canton of Uri is already the twelfth canton in which the learning medium is made available to schools. The other cantons of Central Switzerland will follow in the fall. By the end of 2025, the experiment kits should be in use throughout German-speaking Switzerland. The project is free of charge for schools and is supported by over 40 partners in Central Switzerland, including the D\u00e4twyler Foundation in the canton of Uri. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n The following project partners support SimplyNano 2 in Central Switzerland:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n Accentus Foundation, Adrian Weiss Foundation, AgiTec, Beisheim Foundation, B\u00e4rbel & Paul Geissb\u00fchler Foundation, Borer AG, CABB AG, D\u00e4twyler Foundation, Eurochem AG, Ernst G\u00f6hner Foundation, Dimitris N. Chorafas Foundation, Fraisa SA, Franke Foundation, Frey Stans, Garbef Foundation, Gebauer Foundation, Gebert-R\u00fcf Foundation, Geistlich Pharma AG, Hans Eggenberger Foundation, Herbonis AG, Canton of Glarus, Leister Group, Leopold Bachmann Foundation, Lions Club Zug, Markant Foundation, Die Mobiliar, Novartis AG, Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG, Gr\u00fcnenthal AG, Roche Diagnostics Int. AG, Rotary Club Lucerne, Rotary Club Stans, RUAG AG, Schindler AG, Bosch AG, Sika Technology AG, Pro Humanitate Foundation, Swiss Nanoscience Institute of the University of Basel, Syngenta AG, Teamco Foundation, Victorinox AG<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n