Spin+X at the recent Mainz Science Fair

Mid-September the Science Fair „Wissenschaftsmarkt“ took place once again in downtown Mainz. Current research projects and science related edutainment were presented to the general public in four large tents by universities, research institutes and companies from the region.

Spin+X contributed to the event in the framework of the Graduate School of Excellence “Material Science in Mainz (MAINZ)”. The stand was organized by the Spin+X outreach project. The Spin+X exhibits were dedicated to the overarching themes of spin and magnetism. These exhibits were on display:

• a model of the Taipeh tower, as its elevators are controlled by GMR sensors,

• a hard disk drive with transparent cover, that allows to see the read head,

• a magnetic ball game that addresses children in particular.

More than ten Spin+X young researchers set up and attended the stand over the whole weekend. Despite a very hot climate in the tent, they answered the questions by the curious visitors tirelessly. With their enthusiasm the students provided a lively glimpse into the fascinating world of spin research and spin applications.

Organizational and on-site support was provided by Spin+X PIs Eva Rentschler (JGU Mainz, head of Spin+X Young Researcher College) and Jochen Kuhn (TU Kaiserslautern, head of Spin+X outreach ), as well as MAINZ lecturer Martin Weides.