The IM4StEM project coordinator, Professor Marijana Hadzima-Nyarko, visited the Civil Engineering and Geodesy School in Osijek on 27 May 2026, where she presented the results and activities of the Erasmus+ KA2 Cooperation Partnerships in Higher Education project, entitled Intelligent Methods for Structures, Elements and Materials – IM4StEM, to third-year students. The initiative for this presentation came from physics and mathematics teacher Jasmina Horvatović, who recognised the importance of connecting students with contemporary STEM fields and research.
During the lecture, students had the opportunity to learn about the project’s topics, including earthquakes, seismic wave energy, seismic risk, earthquake-induced building damage, and waste generated by the demolition and damage of structures. Specific project activities were also presented, such as data collection on building characteristics in urban areas, laboratory testing of concrete made with recycled brick, and testing of walls built from old brick. Students thus saw how scientific research connects with sustainable construction, seismic resistance assessment, and the potential for reusing construction waste.
Particular emphasis was placed on showcasing activities involving students from the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture Osijek, to give pupils a closer look at how university studies work and the opportunities that await them. The aim of the presentation was to encourage students to enrol in technical and STEM programmes, particularly to motivate girls to pursue careers in civil engineering, architecture, and engineering.
