Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD
Award Ceremony at the Premises of the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research Honors for “MINT-Friendly Schools” and “Digital Schools” in Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania
Today, three schools from Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania were awarded the title “Digital School”, and three schools received the title “MINT-Friendly School.” The awards were presented at the premises of the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research by Tom Michael Scheidung (State Secretary), host Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Freiherr von Lukas (Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD, Head of the Rostock site), Rainer Schätz (Managing Director, BilSE Institute), Dr. Dr. Dierk Suhr (Hohenloher Schuleinrichtungen GmbH & Co. KG, Head of Education & Hohenloher Academy), and Benjamin Gesing, Managing Director of MINT Zukunft e.V. The awards are valid for three years.
In recent years, schools have increasingly opened up to the opportunities of digital education. They aim to develop further and actively drive their own digital transformation. To motivate schools to sharpen their digital profile and integrate computer science topics more strongly into teaching, the national initiative “MINT Zukunft schaffen!” launched the “Digital School” award. The seal recognizes and encourages the commitment of school leadership and teachers who advocate for modern education in the digital world.
Mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology (MINT) have gained increasing importance in school development. The “MINT-Friendly Schools” honored today demonstrate that their school concepts enable them to integrate ad hoc measures—such as digitalization—into everyday school life in a didactically and pedagogically sound manner. Through the award, MINT-friendly schools become visible to students, parents, companies, and the public, and are not only recognized by industry but also receive special support. Nationwide partners of the “MINT Zukunft schaffen!” initiative honor those schools that consciously set MINT priorities. Schools are evaluated on the basis of a demanding, standardized set of criteria and go through a nationwide, uniform application process.
These three schools were honored in 2024 as “Digital Schools”:
| Erasmus-Gymnasium Rostock |
| Regional Vocational Education Center Waren Müritz |
| Private Boarding School Gymnasium Schloss Torgelow |
These three schools were honored in 2024 as “MINT-Friendly Schools”:
| Käthe Kollwitz Music Gymnasium Rostock |
| Erasmus-Gymnasium Rostock |
| CJD Christophorusschule Rostock |
The recognition of “MINT-Friendly Schools” in Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania is under the patronage of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK). The recognition of “Digital Schools” is under the patronage of the Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Dr. Volker Wissing.