Tiemann Chemistry Education Lab
NEWS
Long Night of Science
June 2026
Pupils were able to learn about the basic principles of sustainable development and green chemistry through simple experiments. Throughout the evening, children of all ages came with their parents to T-CEL, where they made bioplastics. Other projects, such as MINT-Town (a computer game on the topic of esters) and Black-Box Molecular Dynamic Simulations (mathematical modeling of chemical phenomena), were also available to try out.
👏 A big "thank you" to all the volunteers for a truly successful evening!
Visit
June 2026
Asih Widi Wisudawati from the Department of Chemistry Education at UIN Sunan Kalijaga University in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, is currently a visiting scholar with Prof. Nehring at the University of Hanover. Both came to visit, and Prof. Wisudawati presented her projects. These primarily focus on how pupils can be introduced to sustainable practices using simple "chemicals".
RESearch
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9398-8710The research program of the Tiemann Chemistry Education Lab has a strong commitment to knowledge acquisition by problem solving. In quantitative studies with technology based tools the focus is on describing, assessing and supporting the fundamental mechanisms behind this process.
"We only think when we are confronted with problems."
(John Dewey)
Combined with the use of experiments and the use of mental models to understand core concepts of Chemistry, the research program empowers the Tiemann Chemistry Education Lab, theory-driven and empirically, to investigate students' thinking individually or in classrooms. Alumni group members serve as Professors, for Science Outreach Organizations or as Chemistry Teachers.
ACADEMICS
Bachelor
The Chemistry Education Lab at Humboldt-University serves more than 100 students at K-12 (Sekundarstufe) and primary level (Primarstufe) each year through a diverse portfolio of theoretical background knowledge and first practical learning experiences.
From students for students (in german): Video
Master
The professional learning program is designed to improve the skills and competencies in creating innovative learning environments and to learn first teaching experiences. Up to 10 students per year have the chance to finish their studies in T-CEL with a thesis (M.Ed.).
From students for students (in german): Video