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TU Delft Pre-University Team Wins SEFI Francesco Maffioli Award

TU Delft Pre-University Team Wins SEFI Francesco Maffioli Award We are proud to announce that Volkert van Steijn and his diverse team of colleagues have been awarded the Francesco Maffioli Award of Excellence for Developing Learning and Teaching in Engineering Education by the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI). This prestigious recognition honours TU Delft’s work on the Pre-University program, designed to ease the transition from secondary school to university-level chemistry. Addressing key challenges for prospective students Modelled after the successful Pre-University Calculus and Pre-University Physics courses, the Chemistry course designed by Volkert and his team, addresses the common challenges faced by students when entering higher education. These challenges include the academic leap from high school to university, misunderstandings about the level of study, and the interconnectedness of the subjects Calculus, Physics and Chemistry, required for a degree in science or engineering. Launched by the Faculty of Applied Sciences in 2022 in collaboration with the Extension School for Continuing Education and edX, the course helps prospective students navigate university-level chemistry and make better-informed decisions about their study choices. Bridging the gap The full Pre-University program builds on the core scientific and mathematical subjects taught at the secondary school level, integrating them in ways that reflect the more formal and intertwined approach of engineering education at a technical university. To ensure accessibility, the courses are available online year-round and divided into flexible modules, enabling students to focus on specific areas based on their preparation needs and degree choices. Personalised learning By offering interactive elements and an easy-to-navigate structure, the Pre-University program engages learners from all over the world helping students transition smoothly into university education. The ongoing success of these MOOCs has the potential to shape more differentiated and personalised learning experiences in the future. In combination with the matching of our study programs, prospective students may receive personal advice on how to use the Pre-University program for a confident study start. Volkert Steijn, the lead of the project team for the Pre-University Chemistry course, expressed his pride in receiving the award: I am incredibly proud to accept this award on behalf of our entire Pre-University team. It is a wonderful recognition of the hard work and dedication we put into this program, and we hope it will continue to benefit students for years to come. ― Volkert van Steijn - Associate Professor Commitment to supporting future engineers and scientists This recognition highlights TU Delft’s commitment to curriculum development, innovative teaching methods, and support for future engineers and scientists. By providing students with the tools and knowledge to begin their academic journey with confidence, the Pre-University program is a valuable resource for learners worldwide. The Extension School offers these courses as part of their commitment to improving TU Delft’s education and have better prepared students to start their Bachelor programs. For more information on the Pre-University program, visit the website of the extension school: Pre-University Courses Heartfelt congratulations to everyone in the team! Dr. Volkert van Steijn, Dr. Cristiano Glessi, Dr. Robin de Kruijff, Dr. Rienk Eelkema, Drs. Laura Janssen, Dr. Wilma Elston, Drs. Carola van Muren, Dr. Bijoy Bera, Yash Divekar, Cees Breevaart, Stefan van der Griend, Bonny Klop, Jisca Barbian and of course all the colleagues & students involved in the Pre-University Calculus and Physics courses. Additional Highlights from the SEFI Annual Conference: TU Delft Representation During the SEFI Annual Conference, the board announced that Annoesjka Cabo had been elected to join the SEFI Board of Directors. Annoesjka Cabo, Director of Education at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS), Academic Director of the Teaching Academy, and Full Professor of Statistics for Innovation in Education, will represent TU Delft in this distinguished role. SEFI (European Society for Engineering Education), established in 1973, is one of the largest organisations in Europe dedicated to advancing engineering education. It promotes collaboration between higher education institutions, educators, and students, enhancing the quality of engineering education through innovation in teaching, research, and policy development. In addition to the board announcement, the SEFI Francesco Maffioli Award of Excellence was presented at the same event. The award, named after former SEFI president Francesco Maffioli, honours individuals or teams who contribute to advancing engineering education. It recognises excellence in curriculum design, learning environments, and teaching tools that engage students and improve educational outcomes. Know one of the people involved? Congratulate them on LinkedIn Know one of the people involved? Congratulate them on LinkedIn linkedin

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and the Delft University of Technology collaborate to advance sustainable fuel technologies

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have collaborated to advance sustainable fuel technologies through a joint project focused on bio-oil upgradation. The project, titled Bio-oil Upgradation to Fuel Range Hydrocarbons via Integrated Hydrodeoxygenation and Aqueous Phase Reforming, is being led by Prof. Sreedevi Upadhyayula from IIT Delhi and Dr. Atul Bansode from TU Delft, with support from both institutions under the MFIRP initiative. The primary objective of this collaboration is to develop a sustainable method to convert lignin-derived bio-oil into valuable fuel-range hydrocarbons using catalytic processes. The work focuses on reducing the need for external hydrogen donors and freshwater by utilizing the bio-oil’s inherent compounds, which contributes to cleaner and more economically viable bio-refineries. A key aspect of the research has been the integration of Aqueous Phase Reforming (APR) with Hydrodeoxygenation (HDO). APR, which converts bio-oil components into hydrogen and hydrocarbons with water as a solvent, is performed at relatively low temperatures and is essential for hydrogen generation. The hydrogen produced in this process can then be used to support HDO, which efficiently removes oxygen from bio-oil to create fuel-range hydrocarbons. The results from APR have been particularly promising. TUD work reported that using platinum-based catalysts, APR successfully achieved up to 60% conversion of maltose, a model compound with 42% hydrogen selectivity (Figure 1). Conversion and selectivity are based on analysis of only gaseous products. Whereas, for HDO reaction, the FESEM analysis, (Figure 2) revealed the enhanced surface morphology and dispersion of active sites in Cu-Re-SiO₂ catalysts after reduction, which significantly improved the catalytic performance and stability in bio-oil conversion processes. The collaboration also involves reciprocal visits between the two institutions to facilitate knowledge sharing and advance experimental setups. Prof. Upadhyayula visited TU Delft, where discussions on the project's future directions were held while Dr. Bansode is set to visit IIT Delhi. The two teams have already begun joint publications, including a book chapter titled “Pyrolysis Bio-oil Upgradation to Fuels”, set to be published in 2024 along with journal articles. The project’s long-term goal is to contribute to the global shift toward sustainable energy by offering alternatives to fossil fuels and reducing environmental impact. The research findings have potential applications in both Europe and India, particularly in lignin-abundant industries such as paper and ethanol production. Figure 1. % Product Selectivity for all four screened catalysts Figure 2. Field emission scanning electron microscopy microstructure image of catalyst after reduction (a) Cu-SiO2 catalyst (b) Cu-Re-SiO2 catalyst

Van Leeuwenhoeklezing: Delft aan zee? Hoe Nederland verandert door klimaatverandering

Van Leeuwenhoeklezing: Delft aan zee? Hoe Nederland verandert door klimaatverandering 06 oktober 2024 11:00 t/m 12:00 - Locatie: Theater de Veste | Zet in mijn agenda Register This event is in Dutch* Dat het klimaat verandert is inmiddels bekend, maar wist u dat Nederland er daardoor heel anders uit zal gaan zien? Door de toenemende zeespiegelstijging, hogere temperaturen, steeds extremere buien en langere periode van droogte zullen we onze steden en landschappen zich moeten aanpassen, of we dat nou willen of niet. Niet overal zal het meer veilig zijn om te wonen, rivieren (en havens) zullen afgesloten worden van de zee, niet alle landbouwgewassen kunnen nog worden verbouwd en de steeds voor hogere dijken en piekbuien zullen veel ruimte vragen. Deze veranderingen zijn ingrijpender dan vaak wordt vermoed, maar kunnen ook grote kansen bieden voor inspirerende nieuwe toekomstbeelden. Tijdens de lezing neemt Anne Loes u mee in de uitdagingen en moeilijke keuzen waar we de komende periode voor komen te staan, maar ook in de aansprekende nieuwe toekomstbeelden die daarmee in beeld komen. Anne Loes Nillesen is hoogleraar Urban Design aan de Technische Universiteit Delft. Ze werkt samen met studenten en experts uit andere vakgebieden aan lange termijn strategieën voor Nederland en verschillende internationale Deltagebieden. Toegang gratis, wel registreren via Theater de Veste Organised by: Studium Generale You can reach the organizers with questions at SG@tudelft.nl .

Exterminate All the Brutes I: Conversations on the Colonial Past

Exterminate All the Brutes I: Conversations on the Colonial Past 21 oktober 2024 19:30 t/m 22:00 - Locatie: Expositieruimte 38CC | Zet in mijn agenda Register “Through time, into the darkest hours of humanity, the documentary deconstructs the making and masking of history, digging deep into the exploitative and genocidal aspects of European colonialism, from America to Africa and its impact today.“ We live in a changing society filled with increasing social unrest, conflict, and inequality. How did we get here? How has the past shaped our present, and can a deeper understanding of uncomfortable histories guide us towards a better future? Join us for the screenings of Exterminate All The Brutes, a powerful four-part documentary series by esteemed filmmaker Raoul Peck, which details European colonialism’s exploitative and genocidal characteristics across America, Africa and beyond. Peck’s work supports us in examining how history has been constructed and continues to inform our present world. Following each episode, screened on different evenings, engage in conversations co-facilitated and organised by AFRA Education and Training, Studium Generale, and art gallery 38CC . Moving away from traditional panel discussions, these conversations invite participants to share their own curiosities and questions, collectively expanding our understanding. Together, we’ll unpack the rich and sometimes heavy content that we have just observed to build interpretations, make connections, and consider other viewpoints. These conversations are underpinned by stimulating curiosity to uncover complexities that lay beneath the surface, all in a safe setting abound with thoughtful and provocative art. This is the first event in a series of four screenings and conversations . Check out SG’s related events this quarter on the theme: Power and Privilege This quarter is all about wealth, greed, and the roots of inequality. With more billionaires than ever, global crises in the 21st century have enriched the few while billions have been made poorer. Can our society keep sustaining this divide? And if not, where will you stand in the next mass uprising? Check out the full calander. Organised by: Studium Generale You can reach the organizers with questions at SG@tudelft.nl .

Moral Ambition: How Badly do you want to do Good?

Moral Ambition: How Badly do you want to do Good? 24 september 2024 18:00 t/m 20:00 - Locatie: TU Delft Library, Main Hall | Zet in mijn agenda Register Most people, if you believe historian Rutger Bregman, are good at heart. The Dutch crowd will recognize this idea from his previous book, De meeste mensen deugen. His most recent book, entitled Moral Ambition, goes a step further and seeks to inspire the majority of people ‘like us’ to not just be, but to do good. People like us – educated, healthy, wealthy, and/or privileged, and in position to make an impact. Tonight we’ll discuss this proposition and figure out what it means to us. How do you do good in the complex modern world? And why? This event explores the moral challenges of our generation. What framework do you use for guidance? Whether you’re planning a career, making everyday choices, or just trying to figure out what it means to live a good life. Don’t miss this opportunity to challenge your perspective on what it truly means to do good in the world today! Madelaine Ley is a philosopher exploring technology, art, care, and ecology, lecturing on AI and robot ethics, digital citizenship, and food systems at engineering universities. She is about to defend her PhD thesis at the TPM faculty of TU Delft. James Herbert is co-director of Effective Altruism Netherlands. He has a background in Liberal Arts and Philosophy, specialising in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. SG Presents: Power and Privilege This quarter is all about wealth, greed, and the roots of inequality. With more billionaires than ever, global crises in the 21st century have enriched the few while billions have been made poorer. Can our society keep sustaining this divide? And if not, where will you stand in the next mass uprising? Organised by: Studium Generale You can reach the organizers with questions at SG@tudelft.nl .

Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi

Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi 19 september 2024 12:45 t/m 13:30 - Locatie: TU Delft Library, The Nook | Zet in mijn agenda Register Join the free book club organized by VOX Delft and Studium Generale! This quarter we’ll be reading the autobiographical graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. Published in 2000-2003, the comic explores the childhood of the author during and after the Islamic revolution in Iran. Through the eyes of young Marjane, we learn about the cultural clashes and oppressive forces in Iran, but also about the difficulties of escaping oppression as an immigrant in Europe. Let’s explore Satrapi’s work and its context together. We’ll be meeting twice: Thursday, September 19th, 12:45pm: Introduction and book distribution in the Nook (TUD Library) Thursday, October 17th, 6:00pm: book discussion (location: tbd) Please register for the VOX Book Club so we know how many people to expect. We’ll have ten free copies of the book to give away to the lucky few! For the rest of us there are eBooks and hard copies available at (online) retailers. Check out SG’s related events this quarter on the theme: Power and Privilege This quarter is all about wealth, greed, and the roots of inequality. With more billionaires than ever, global crises in the 21st century have enriched the few while billions have been made poorer. Can our society keep sustaining this divide? And if not, where will you stand in the next mass uprising? Check the full calander . Organised by: Studium Generale You can reach the organizers with questions at SG@tudelft.nl .

Existential Tuesday: (When) is privilege a problem?

Existential Tuesday: (When) is privilege a problem? 17 september 2024 12:45 t/m 13:30 - Locatie: TU Delft Library, The Nook | Zet in mijn agenda We should all be equal in the eyes of the law, but we’re not. Whether it’s money, connections, fame, the color of your skin, your gender, or otherwise, everyone has different levels of privileges and disadvantages. To what extent (if any) is it acceptable for there to be differences in what people can get access to, like education, food, housing, etc? Is it okay for there to be differences in what people can get away with? Are there any privileges that we could and should abolish? This is a short conversation about privilege, what it is, and how each of us feels that society should deal with it. Exitential Tuesdays Existential Tuesdays are small weekly* lunch discussions in the Nook of the TUD Library. Practice your critical thinking skills, learn to see the world from different perspectives, and hang out with your fellow deep thinkers in Delft. Interested in other events in the Nook? Sign up for the newsletter to find out what else we’re planning. *no sessions during exam weeks or study weeks Check out SG’s related events this quarter on the theme: Power and Privilege This quarter is all about wealth, greed, and the roots of inequality. With more billionaires than ever, global crises in the 21st century have enriched the few while billions have been made poorer. Can our society keep sustaining this divide? And if not, where will you stand in the next mass uprising? Check full calander . Organised by: Studium Generale You can reach the organizers with questions at SG@tudelft.nl .

Delft AI Lunch meets Machine Learning Teachers Get Together

Delft AI Lunch meets Machine Learning Teachers Get Together Dr. Bianca Giovanardi (AE): a platform for sharing AI and machine learning educational materials for teachers 14 oktober 2024 12:30 t/m 13:30 - Locatie: Echo Arena | Zet in mijn agenda The Delft AI (Lab) Lunch is a monthly meet-up hosted by the TU Delft AI Labs & Talent community. Every month, these events discuss challenges and developments made at the intersection of AI and a different field or domain. During these events, you can participate, learn, make connections, inspire and be inspired by and with the Delft AI Labs & Talent community. All interested staff is welcome at these events. The (bi-)monthly Machine Learning Teachers Get Togethers offer the perfect opportunity to (re)connect, share teaching experiences, discuss learning materials, and exchange tips and ideas about Machine Learning education. This October, these communities are co-hosting their lunch events. Are you as faculty staff, PhD or postdoc (interested to be more) involved in Machine Learning education at your faculty or across campus? Are you interested in educational materials made and made available by fellow ML educators? Join Dr. Bianca Giovanardi (AE) as she shares about a platform for sharing AI and machine learning educational materials for teachers. Whether you're already part of either community or looking to get more involved, this is an excellent opportunity to meet fellow AI educators and engage in insightful conversations about Machine Learning education. Please register timely, lunch will be provided! REGISTER HERE Note for TU Delft PhDs The TU Delft AI Lunch series is eligible for earning discipline related skills GSC with the 'Form for earning GSC for TU Delft AI(-related) seminars'. Check with your local Faculty Graduate School (FGS) if your FGS offers this option for earning Discipline Related Skills GSC; and with your supervisors if they accept our seminars on your Doctoral Education (DE) list. If you already have form, don’t forget to bring it with you.

Vakantiecursus - Maak je eigen microchip

Vakantiecursus - Maak je eigen microchip 27 en 28 februari, 27 juni 2025 27 februari 2025 09:00 t/m 28 februari 2025 16:00 - Locatie: TU Delft - Door: Bètasteunpunt Zuid-Holland | Zet in mijn agenda Deze cursus is geschikt voor docenten Natuurkunde, O&O en NLT en ook voor TOA's. De halfgeleider transistor is een van de belangrijkste uitvindingen uit de moderne geschiedenis: in je mobiele telefoon zitten er tegenwoordig zo'n 20 miljard. Hoe je een transistor ontwerpt leer je in deze lentecursus. Tijdens twee dagen in de voorjaarsvakantie (regio midden) volg je colleges over de werking en fabricage van een transistor. Je ontwerpt met een CAD-programma je eigen transistor in vier lagen halfgeleidend materiaal. Jouw chipontwerp wordt vervolgens op een wafer geplaatst en naar een fabriek gestuurd. Op 27 juni krijg je jouw eigen microchip en kun je testen of die voldoet aan jouw ontwerpcriteria. De microchip neem je daarna natuurlijk mee naar huis! Naast de colleges en het practicum wordt er ook een bezoek aan een laboratorium en een (kwantum) start up verzorgd. Dit is een unieke cursus met een beperkt aantal plaatsen. Schrijf je daarom tijdig in! Ook docenten buiten regio Delft zijn welkom! Begeleider: Rutger Ockhorst Datum, Tijd & Locatie: 3-daagse cursus (let op twee dagen van deze cursus vallen in de voorjaarsvakantie) Data : 27 februari 9:00 - 16:00 uur (incl lunch) en 28 februari van 9:00 - 16:00 uur (incl Lunch) 27 juni 2025 (later bekend) Locatie : Delft Meld je aan voor 27 en 28 februari

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