Magics and KU Leuven launch “Missie STEM” in primary school Klim-Op
Yesterday, Magics officially kicked off the “Missie STEM” initiative at primary school Klim-Op in Mol, together with KU Leuven.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to make science and technology more accessible at an early age, particularly in regions like the Kempen (Belgium), where industry and innovation are closely connected. By bringing real-world applications into the classroom, the goal is to bridge the gap between abstract theory and tangible understanding.
Making science tangible
At the core of the initiative is a simple idea: students engage more when they can see, touch, and experiment.
During the session, students participated in a hands-on workshop designed to introduce them to concepts from electronics, space, and engineering. Rather than focusing on theory, the workshop emphasized exploration, building, and understanding how systems work in practice.
This approach reflects a broader shift in STEM education, moving away from passive learning toward active engagement. Early exposure to this type of learning can play a key role in shaping how students perceive technology and their place within it.
Connecting classroom and industry
“Missie STEM” also highlights the importance of collaboration between education and industry.
By involving companies like ours, students are introduced to real applications, from microelectronics to space missions. These are not abstract ideas, but technologies being developed and used today.
For Magics, this is closely aligned with its mission: supporting the ecosystems that will shape future innovation in space and nuclear technologies.
A concrete contribution
As part of our 10-year anniversary crowdfunding initiative, Magics also contributed a €500 donation to support STEM education at the school.
While modest in scale, this type of contribution is designed to enable practical activities and resources that make a direct impact in the classroom.
Looking ahead
Initiatives like “Missie STEM” are built on the idea that early engagement matters.
Interest in engineering and science does not start at university, it often begins much earlier, through moments of curiosity, experimentation, and discovery.
By contributing to these first experiences, Magics aims to play a small but concrete role in supporting the next generation of engineers.
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