Vision
With SciCom, we enabled an enhanced exchange between politicians and students by offering them an online platform where they could connect and collaborate. We focused on local politicians in the Bavarian county and district councils and students who were looking for internships, theses, and student work activities.
Background
Interviews and surveys - with both politicians and students - showed that there was mutual interest in increased interaction and resulting collaboration. Especially in local politics, the opportunity to consult external scientific advice often wasn't given due to time and cost. On the other hand, students were looking for cooperation partners for theses and internships with the ambition to conduct scientific work. Combining these two interests for mutual benefit was the central concern of SciCom.
