Competitions full of enthusiasm
Experience technology up close
Tension right up to the end
Working together for success

23 Years of HANDS on TECHNOLOGY e.V. – A Reason to Celebrate

On April 24, 2025, we celebrated the 23rd birthday of our association – a charming numerical coincidence and, more importantly, a wonderful opportunity to reflect on more than two decades of commitment to STEM education. Since our founding in 2002, we’ve been working to inspire children and young people with a passion for technology, robotics, and science.

By “we,” we mean a dedicated team of ten staff members, over 30 volunteer association members, and more than 1,300 volunteers who support our projects – like FIRST LEGO League – across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, helping us bring our mission to life.

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Final of SUBMERGED: Three Days of Ingenuity and Team Spirit

From March 28 to 30, Siegen became the heart of the FIRST LEGO League community in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. At two vocational schools, 30 Challenge teams, 9 Explore teams, and one Discover team showcased their projects, robots, and incredible team spirit – supported by around 60 volunteers, dedicated teachers, and enthusiastic guests, including the district administrator of Siegen-Wittgenstein.

For three days, the event was filled with creativity, energy, celebration, and awe: Alongside exciting robot games, research-based presentations, and jury interviews, there were plenty of interactive activities – from a crafting station to a poetry slam. In the evenings, participants celebrated together, and throughout the event, there was ample opportunity for exchange among young STEM talents from across the DACH region.

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High Recognition for STEM Commitment: Teacher Award for Robotics Coach

We warmly congratulate Werner Fick from Königin-Katharina-Stift in Stuttgart on receiving one of just ten nationwide awards as part of the German Teacher Award 2024! He was nominated by his students for his exceptional dedication to school-based robotics – in an extracurricular group where he supports students participating in both the FIRST LEGO League and the FIRST Tech Challenge.

With great enthusiasm, he has been mentoring his teams for years, fostering technical creativity and making STEM subjects engaging and accessible. This award recognizes not only his expertise, but above all his tireless commitment to hands-on, inspiring education.

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