STEM is a Top Priority – BCS Shows How It’s Done
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has taken on the patronage of “MINT Zukunft schaffen!” – a clear signal of the central importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics for Germany’s future.
As an award-winning STEM school, Berlin Cosmopolitan School has been dedicated for many years to inspiring students in these future-oriented fields and providing them with hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences. It’s not only about knowledge, but also about developing skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity.
A prime example is our innovative NaWi4Future project in Grades 7 and 8: instead of isolated biology, chemistry, or physics lessons, students work in interdisciplinary “Science Afternoons” on projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals – from building electrical circuits to creative combinations like “Blood Circulation meets Electrical Circuit”.
Our VEX Robotics Club is also starting up again this school year. Over the past years, our teams have successfully competed at regional and national levels, combining technical expertise with team spirit and a drive for innovation.
We are equally proud of the consistently outstanding results in our Higher-Level Biology course led by Dr. Nehnevajova – with a BCS student qualifying for the Biology Olympiad for the very first time this year.
Since 2025, BCS’s STEM commitment has also been represented by two STEM Ambassadors: Dr. Nataliya Karl and Kathrin Röschel, Head of the Secondary School. Both are dedicated to raising the profile of STEM topics and building new partnerships.
What makes our approach unique is that we do all of this in an international context – at a school with students from over 40 nations who learn from and with each other, bring in global perspectives, and experience STEM not just as a subject, but as a bridge between cultures.
The Chancellor’s decision to make STEM a top national priority is a confirmation of our mission: the demand for creative problem-solvers, researchers, and technologists is growing – and we are preparing our students to actively shape this future.
