TUM Open Lab (Cellular Agriculture)

What it is about

In the TUM Open Lab (Cellular Agriculture) you develop and implement your own research project on sustainable biotechnology and alternative proteins alongside the semester in the laboratory infrastructure of the Chair of Cellular Agriculture. In the end you can independently address a scientific question, analyse experimental data, and present your results professionally.

What you will be able to do

• independently develop and experimentally work on a research question
• structure project concept from idea to implementation
• select, apply and critically reflect on biotechnological methods
• systematically evaluate and interpret experimental data
• iteratively advance the research process
• work interdisciplinarily in a team and take responsibility
• present scientifically in writing and verbally
• build creative problem solving and scientific independence

What the module consists of

• Projektarbeit im LaborIndependent execution of the research project
• Ideen- und KonzeptionsworkshopsSupport for idea generation and project planning
• betreute LaborphasenWeekly coaching and methodological guidance
• Feedback- und ReflexionsgesprächeQuality assurance and iterative improvement
• Peer-AustauschKnowledge transfer and collaboration between project teams
• öffentliche AbschlusspräsentationPresentation and discussion of the project results

Teaching method

• Research-Based LearningProject-based, research-oriented learning to develop scientific action competence
• problem- und projektbasiertes Lernen im LaborApplication and deepening of biotechnological methods in real projects
• Workshops und CoachingStructured idea finding, project planning and methodological consulting
• regelmäßige FeedbackrundenReflection and iterative improvement of the research process
• öffentliche PräsentationPromotion of scientific communication competence