GAME Board of Trustees

The members of the Board of Trustees are:

Dr Christian Buschbaum - Coastal ecologist at the Wadden Sea Station Sylt of the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research

"In a time of clearly defined study contents, GAME offers students the opportunity to innovate outside of a narrow curriculum and thus prepares them excellently for a scientific career. This includes establishing international contacts, incorporating other cultures into scientific research and thus generating the best possible results from group collaboration - an aspect that is increasingly neglected in science. In addition, GAME has always focussed on current issues that meet with broad interest, providing students with a perfect springboard for their future careers."

 

Svea Sch盲fer 鈥 technical project manager at the wpd onshore GmbH & Co. KG

"In 2021 I participated in the GAME programme and was impressed. GAME follows a unique concept that lets students from all over the world learn and work independently, teaches good scientific practice and connects in a sustainable way. To this end, GAME brings science to the public through direct and indirect channels, such as public presentations, social media and podcasts, and trains young scientists in science communication. I am looking forward to using my personal experience gained as a Master's student to support the GAME programme now as a member of the Board of Trustees.鈥

 

Petra Mahnke 鈥 Managing Director and Vice Chairman of the Board of the Gesellschaft f眉r Maritime Technik e.V. (GMT)

"GAME is an innovative initiative in the German research landscape that offers young marine scientists the opportunity to acquire scientific and technical know-how in an international network. One focus of the Gesellschaft f眉r Maritime Technik e.V. (GMT) is the cooperation between science and industry and the close networking of all players in the maritime sector. I am pleased to be able to bring GMT's expertise to GAME and thus contribute to the further development of the program."

 

Dr. Martina Schmode 鈥 Head of the "International Center" at Christian-Albrechts-Universit盲t zu Kiel

"I have known GAME from the beginning and remain enthusiastic about this innovative program. Firstly, because marine ecology and global change are among the most important examples of challenges that can only be adequately researched and jointly developed internationally. Secondly, because the format is so innovative. This is because it combines research activities of master students with intensive international and intercultural exchange in the respective tandems and groups. In this way, GAME also makes an important contribution to the early international networking of young scientists and future decision-makers. Against this background, we would like to transfer the GAME format to other disciplines of our university in perspective."

 

Jens Ambsdorf 鈥 Executive Director of the

"GAME is a wonderful cost-effective way for international scientists to participate in global issues in solidarity. GAME is at the same time a great tool for young people to get to know each other and exchange ideas, and promotes understanding of living and working conditions outside the few large marine research centers."

 

Prof. Dr. Martin Wahl, scientist at 黑料视频

"In the beginning, there was the doubt that comes to many scientists at some point: "How generally valid are actually my findings?". This led to the first global comparative experiment on the effect of UV radiation on marine biodiversity in 2000. It quickly became apparent that these studies would be carried out much more conscientiously by students, who would be guided by central coordination but also by local supervisors. In a third step, we implemented binational team building and international exchange between participants. This optimized the supervision, but also - as an invaluable added benefit - the intercultural training of the young scientists. They actually learn during their master's thesis how to cooperate successfully across linguistic, cultural, personal and religious differences - a very enriching experience and an essential prerequisite not only for a scientific career. For me, this is the most valuable component of the GAME project."

 

  • You would like to write your Master's thesis on a marine ecology topic, complete the experimental phase in binational teams of two abroad and be comprehensively introduced to working as a scientist? Then apply now for the participation in GAME 2025.
    From March 2025, GAME will investigate the influence of nocturnal artificial light on the growth of epiphytes growing on macroalgae.
    Information on the procedure, participation requirements and why GAME could be interesting for you can be found here 鈻

  • Completed GAME projects

    All GAME projects are presented here in the overview. As of 2012, there is a final report in German for each project, which can be downloaded as a PDF.

    There are also blogs by the teams from the various project years at .

  • At the beginning of 2011, the GAME Board of Trustees was founded. The declared aim of the Board of Trustees is to promote GAME, as the program particularly raises awareness of the importance of the oceans, promotes cultural exchange as well as the personal development of young scientists, sustainably networks them and qualifies them for the international academic job market. In the future, these aspects are to be communicated more to the general public, not least in order to draw the attention of further sponsors to GAME.

  • We would like to thank all sponsors who make GAME 2025 possible through their financial commitment!

    You too can become a GAME sponsor!

    GAME relies on financial support from companies, foundations and private individuals. With the help of our previous sponsors, numerous students from all over the world have been able to take part in this international training programme. To ensure that the programme can continue in the future, we are looking for sponsors who would like to get involved in marine research, the training of students and the international networking of scientists.

    With your donation, you can enable future students from all over the world to participate in GAME, which combines applied research with an excellent education.

    If you are interested or have any questions, please contact

    Annette Tempelmann

    Mobile: +49 176 76902809

    atempelmann(at)geomar.de