Welcome to the 67th issue of the ESTIEM Magazine!
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01 04 - Project Leader’s Speech
- President’s Speech
- Introduction to ESTIEM
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FOCUS TOPIC
10 - Mastering Effectiveness: A guide for principled time management
16 - Breaking the Burnout Circle: Finding balance in a fast-paced world
18 - Building the Factory of the Future: A small-scale replica at University of Calabria
20 - Core Elements of Well-Being: Exercise, Nutrition & Sleep
INSIDE ESTIEM
03 24 - TIMES Winners: Achieving success
- Magazine Board interview 30 - Rebuilding Local Group Baku: A path to survival 33 - Being an ESTIEMer: A journey from student to alumni perspective
04INTERNATIONAL RECIPES
36 - Secret Recipe: METU Shot
37 - Überbackene Torfenpalatschinken baked quark-crepes
05FROM BLAST TO PAST
38 - From Blast To Past: The Internet Conquerors
06 IEM
43 - Understanding the Circular Economy: A Path Towards Sustainable Development
45 - Connected Dimensions: Redefining Boundaries of The Virtual and Real
01 PROJECT LEADER'S SPEECH
Dear Reader,
Welcome to the 67th issue of ESTIEM Magazine!
How can we succeed without feeling overwhelmed? How do we maintain balance amidst endless responsibilities? These are questions we all grapple with, seeking that elusive harmony between work, studies, and personal life.
In this issue of ESTIEM Magazine, we explore these very topics under the theme “Thriving in Balance: Keys to a Healthy and Effective Life”. You’ll find insightful articles filled with practical advice and strategies to help you lead a more balanced and fulfilling life. From managing stress to staying productive without burning out, our contributors share their personal experiences and expertise on how to achieve both success and well-being.
We’re also excited to introduce an International Recipe Page, where we exchange food and drink cultures, offering a delightful glimpse into the culinary traditions that connect us all. And for the nostalgia lovers, we haven’t forgotten you—our Blast to the Past article revisits some of the oldest issues of ESTIEM Magazine, reflecting on how far we’ve come.
This magazine is the result of a collective effort, and I’d like to extend my deepest gratitude to our incredible team of authors, team members, graphic designers, and both former and current board responsibles who made this issue possible. Your passion and dedication have brought these pages to life.
I hope you find inspiration, knowledge, and a sense of balance as you explore this edition.
Enjoy the read, and don’t forget to stay balanced!
In high ESTIEM,
Sılanaz Altay Project Leader of ESTIEM Magazine
PRESIDENT'S SPEECH
Dear reader,
“Little drops of water, Little grains of sand, Make the mighty ocean And the pleasant land.
Thus the little minutes, Humble though they be, Make the mighty ages Of eternity.”
This is an excerpt from the poem “Little things” by Julia Abigail Fletcher Carney (1823–1908). A paraphrased version of these lyrics is often wrongly attributed to Molière. But whoever the author is, we as readers cannot ignore their tenderness. Life is made of little things. And happiness comes both from little things and those small sparks of joy from the big things in our life.
One of the biggest challenges that life makes us face is balance. In ESTIEM we say - Work hard, play hard! But where does one draw the line? Or should the line even exist if keeping it as a blur is better? Answers to these questions are hard to get, but we can try to travel through life and learn how to handle it in our own way. Sadly, no one can
teach us this, we have to learn it ourselves.
This edition of the ESTIEM Magazine brings you some insight into thriving in balance. It might not give you an answer to how to live a balanced life according to your needs, but it will give you key insights into a healthy and effective life. I hope that this issue will inspire you to strive onwards and to aim high, to find the balance and thrive within it.
We hope that you’ll enjoy reading the 67th issue of the ESTIEM Magazine!
In High ESTIEM, Milutin Miljanić President of the 35th Board of ESTIEM
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ALL OVER EUROPE...
Back in 1990, students from five different countries founded an organisation, which they named ESTIEM: European Students of Industrial Engineering and Management.
After more than 30 years, it has grown into an organisation bringing together over 60,000 students from 77 universities in 27 European countries, and it is still growing. All these universities offer courses in IEM. Based on this structure, ESTIEM forms links between students, academia and companies in order to create an Europe-wide, multilevel IEM network. ESTIEM has continuously increased the number of its activities, thus being able to offer a great variety of events to IEM students and an opportunity to experience different cultures, take part in international projects and become friends with other ESTIEMers from all over Europe.
Naturally, the backbone of ESTIEM is the European IEM student. The students involved in ESTIEM incorporate both the skills required for modern business and an open-minded approach towards other people and cultural issues.
The decision-making body of ESTIEM is the Council, which meets twice a year, in autumn and in spring. Each university, represented by its so-called “Local Group”, sends two student representatives. The six members of the Board of ESTIEM are elected during the spring Council Meeting. The Board is responsible for the management, coordination and administration of the association.
Besides taking leadership positions in the Board and as Service or Committee Leaders, ESTIEM members can also take up responsibilities by working in one of the Services, Committees or Initiatives. With lots of teams and tasks to choose from, there is a place for everyone.
For more detailed information about our organisation and its activities, please visit our website at www.estiem.org.
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Local Groups in 27 countries make ESTIEM a large network.
Events are organised by Local Groups every year.
Travels are made yearly by 2,000 students.
Members and a reach of 60,000 towards IEM students in Europe.
OUR MISSION
Connect and support the growth and sustainability of European associations of IEM students, to foster relations and to develop their IEM students, personally and professionally. OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION OUR VISION
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the connector of IEM Students with an IEM Europe.
An IEM Europe is the ecosystem of companies, universities, organisations and other entities interested in the field of IEM. We are striving for each IEM Student to have a connection not only with other students all over Europe of the same field but also to other companies and universities, to ensure each student as a voice as well as the opportunity to make a difference, and to allow each outstanding innovative idea to become reality.
Embracing Diversity
We see multiculturalism as a strength of ESTIEM. We benefit from our cultural diversity by being able to approach chances and challenges with different insights. Respect is not just something we strive for, but part of the very basis of our network.
Striving for Development
We grow together by trying hard and learning from mistakes, we are eager to go through a learning process and see accessibility and freedom as highest goals. ESTIEMers gain practical experience and important softskills needed in today’s world.
Encouraging Participation
ESTIEM being a democratic organisation with a flat hierarchy encourages the participation of all its members. We inspire each other to partake in ESTIEM’s activities and develop new ideas.
Aiming High
We are not afraid of stepping out of our comfort zone. ESTIEM’s members are proactive students that always give 100%. We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit among students and other stakeholders by gathering and exchanging experiences and best practices.
YOUR READING!
MASTERING EFFECTIVENESS: A GUIDE FOR PRINCIPLED TIME MANAGEMENT
You have around 4000 weeks on Earth. It might sound like a lot, but in the grand scheme of things, it isn’t. No matter how hard you try, time remains your most limited resource. To start this article off, I’d like to debunk two common misconceptions about time management.
The first myth is the belief that time is something you can manage.
Contrary to what the term time management suggests, time isn’t something you can truly manage. It flows at the same pace no matter what you do. What you can manage, however, is your focus, effort, and energy.
The second misconception about good time management is efficiency. For some reason, there is this belief stuck in peoples’ minds that time needs to be spent efficiently. To counter that, I claim that time should be spent effectively. Now what’s the difference and why does it matter? A little recap on that the difference between effectiveness and efficiency:
Effectiveness is about whether or not a certain measure is suited to achieve a desired result. Efficiency then looks at the effort that was required to achieve the result. An axe and a motorsaw are equally effective to cut down a tree - but they aren’t equally efficient.
Now, many of the things we do in life are important. For example spending time with your family or your spouse. However, ask yourself, can you spend time with your family efficiently? What is that going to look like? You all just talk a little faster about your day during the family dinner so you can finish it 15 minutes quicker and everyone feels loved and appreciated? I doubt that.
Adrian Boesl Local Group Munich
And that’s the point: in the majority of the meaningful things you do in life, it is not about optimising the inputs. It is not about efficiency. It is about effectiveness. It is about the outcomes and the outcomes only. But how to get there?
Tools vs. Principles
If you type “time management techniques” into Google or ask ChatGPT to give you a list of the best approaches to manage your time better, what you usually get are tools. Tools are things like productivity apps such as Monday.com, notion templates, apps and planners… with the almighty promise that if you only use their new product/ app/software, your time management problems will be gone.
While these tools can be helpful, they are surfacelevel solutions. Beneath them lies a deeper framework: your methods and your systems, which are built on your principles.
This is not only true for time management, but for everything you do: your tools are only as good as the methods you use to apply them, and those methods are only effective if they’re applied within a proper system. Your system is only effective if based on sound principles. Principles are fundamental truths that serve as the foundation for your time management strategies. Without the right guiding principles, it doesn’t matter how shiny and fancy your tools are - they will fail to deliver meaningful results. To make this a little clearer, have a look at this illustration:
Ironically, one of the world’s most well known time management “tools” is what I will use now to explain time management principles: the Eisenhower Matrix.
The Eisenhower Matrix, named after President Dwight D. Eisenhower, is a decision-making framework that categorises tasks based on two criteria: importance and urgency. It divides tasks into four quadrants:
1. Important and Urgent: Tasks that require immediate attention and have significant consequences if not completed (Quadrant 1).
2. Important but Not Urgent: Tasks that matter in the long run but don’t demand immediate action (Quadrant 2).
3. Not Important but Urgent: Tasks that are time-sensitive but don’t significantly impact your long-term goals (Quadrant 3).
4. Not Important and Not Urgent: Tasks that neither require immediate attention nor have lasting importance - a waste of time. (Quadrant 4).
The goal of the matrix is to help you prioritise your work. Most people spend their time in the first quadrant (important and urgent), constantly putting out fires and handling crises. While it feels productive, spending too much time here can lead to burnout.
Let’s skip quadrant 2 for now and look at the
third quadrant (not important but urgent). This one represents busy work—tasks that seem critical due to their urgency but don’t contribute to your larger goals. Delegating these tasks, if possible, can free up time for more important work.
The fourth quadrant (not important and not urgent) is where time is wasted. Beware of mistaking wasted time for necessary leisure. Leisure is important for recharging and maintaining balance, while wasted time, like mindlessly scrolling through social media, offers no real benefit.
Now to quadrant 2 (important but not urgent): This where you should spend most of your time. This quadrant includes personal development, strategic planning, relationship-building, and health maintenance—tasks that usually never feel urgent but have a profound impact on your long-term success and well-being. You often only realise you spent too little time in this quadrant when it’s too late.
One of the core principles of time management is learning to direct your focus to Quadrant 2. When you spend more time on these important, non-urgent tasks, you prevent future crises and improve your overall effectiveness. The challenge is to avoid being sucked into the urgency trap and consistently carve out time for these activities. But how does that play out in reality?
Lessons from a Startup Founder
In 2022, I co-founded a climate-tech startup. This brought me into a state where the full responsibility to manage my time and focus was on me. No boss, no one else to guide or provide direction. And with that came a tremendous challenge: how do you manage to complete these countless tasks coming at you without sacrificing your relationships and health? How do you keep yourself running at highest momentum for a prolonged period of time without burning out? Today, I can confidently admit I failed massivelyhere are the invaluable lessons I took away from it.
My first mistake was to focus on tools - without having properly defined principles I could apply to my time management. I was testing all sorts of productivity hacks, apps, methods - and still ended up exhausted and tired. I stopped cooking for myself and ate unhealthy food, I stopped doing sports and I didn’t see many of my friends in months… until I ended up in one of the darkest places I ever got myself into. Unhealthy, overworked, depressed, sleep deprived.
My second mistake was to chase efficiency over effectiveness. I optimised many areas of my lifewithout having ever tried to understand if that will get me any closer to meaningful results. I thought that if I only work 12 to 14 hours a day, success is inevitable. It was too late when I realised how much “busy work” I was doing, how much I liked to feel productive without ever being. And that was a harsh reality to face.
My third mistake was to believe that leisure time was lazy time. I didn’t recognise that meaningful recovery (quadrant 2 recovery) is productive. If something gives me energy and enhances my well-being, it inevitably enhances my performance. If it enhances my performance, it is productive. Some of my best ideas and most groundbreaking thoughts came when I was going for a walk, meeting a friend over a coffee or watching a sunset - in other words: when I finally allowed myself to let go of my false productivity / efficiency mindset.
And finally my fourth mistake - I spent too much time firefighting things from quadrant 1 (urgent & important) and forgot to make time for the nonurgent but even more important things. Health. Nutrition. Sleep. Relationships.
I am pointing these mistakes out because they all came from fundamentally wrong beliefs about time management, about productivity, about efficiency. In short: they came from fundamentally wrong principles. These wrong principles led to ineffective (even harmful) systems. These systems manifested in wrong methods. And I thought if I only found the right time management tool, things would improve.
Setting yourself up for success: The GPS Approach
After having elaborated so much on principles, how do we take it to the next, more concrete level? How do we get from principles to systems?
One of the best approaches to do that might be the “GPS” Approach. GPS stands for Goals - Plans - Systems. Your goals define what you want to achieve. They provide direction and purpose. They are your compass. Without clear goals, you risk drifting from one task to another without any real progress. Your goals should be based on your personal values and long-term aspirations.
2. Plans
Once you’ve set your goals, the next step is to create plans for how you’ll achieve them. This is your map. For example, if one of your goals is to run a marathon, your plan might include a weekly training schedule, specific mileage targets, and deadlines for reaching certain fitness milestones.
3. Systems
Your system is the framework that ensures you execute your plans consistently. Systems make sure you follow through. For instance, a system might be training every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at a specific time. A system isn’t just a plan; it’s the infrastructure that helps you turn plans into action. Plans are thinking, systems are doing.
The difference between planning and a system is subtle but crucial. Planning is about deciding what you need to do, while a system ensures that you actually do it.
Okay, so now that we know the fundamentals of setting it up, let’s look at some time management systems:
Time management systems have evolved over
time, with each generation building on the shortcomings of the previous one. I’ll quickly walk you through them and you’ll see for yourself:
The simplest form of time management, a to-do list involves writing down all the tasks you need to complete. While this method helps you remember what needs to be done, it doesn’t provide any help for prioritisation or time allocation. This is the first generation of time management systems. Let’s get to the second generation by adding deadlines.
Adding deadlines to your to-do list helps with prioritisation by making it clear when tasks need to be completed.
This method adds a factor of urgency to your tasks. The third generation builds on that by asking: we know which tasks to complete and by when - why not add an estimation of how long it will take to complete each task? - This is called time boxing. While time-boxing is effective for managing your schedule, it can quickly feel rigid and make you feel fatigued because of the lack of flexibility.
And now drumroll for the fourth generation:
In his book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, Stephen Covey introduced a system based on roles. This system adds another dimension to time management by incorporating not just the urgency but also the importance of tasks. Rather than focusing solely on urgency, Covey’s system ensures that you give attention to non-urgent but important tasks (remember, Quadrant 2!).
Get the ball rolling: From system to method
Covey’s role-based system encourages you to think about your life in terms of roles, rather than tasks. Each role represents a different aspect of your life—such as employee, parent, friend, student, or project leader. By thinking in terms of roles, you ensure that you’re balancing your time across all areas of your life.
And here’s how to implement Covey’s role-based system:
1. Identify your roles and responsibilities
Start by listing the various roles you play in your life. This could include professional and personal roles (e.g., parent, partner, author, football coach, project lead, mentor, health)
2. Define key tasks for each role
For each role, identify 2-3 key tasks that will make the biggest impact in the coming week. These are usually Quadrant 2 activities—important but not urgent tasks that contribute to long-term success.
3. Schedule your tasks
Once you’ve identified your key tasks, schedule them into your week. Make sure to leave room for flexibility, as unexpected things will inevitably arise.
4. Review and adjust
At the end of each week, take time to review how things went. Did you complete your key tasks for each role? What worked well, and what could be improved? Use this reflection to adjust your schedule for the following week.
Why does it make sense to plan on a weekly basis? A week is about the longest period of time you can operationally overlook and anticipate. It is a lot harder to know what things will have come up by the end of the month. You might have made considerable progress already which makes your initial planning from the beginning of the month completely obsolete. On a monthly basis, I would only set goals (plan).
Why not shorten the scale to a day? It is really hard to get all of your roles fit into one day - and thus you might easily miss one again or become complacent with only caring about your 3 most important roles - and you are back to the problems of the generation 1-3 time management systems.
Sharpening the Axe: Choosing Tools
Now - and only now - it makes sense to look at tools: we are entering the shrouded in legend world of efficiency. When it comes to executing this method operationally, you can pick from a list of different
tools. Outlook? Probably. One note? Why not. Notion? Good idea. A physical paper calendar or journal? Really nice. I use OneNote, because I can easily edit the week on my computer and review it on my phone whenever I need it. In the end, it really doesn’t matter. The method works regardless of the tool you use, because it is built on solid systems which are rooted in correct
principles. Picking a tool that matches your style of living, working or thinking can give you the extra push.
Here are some tips and thoughts to consider when picking your tool:
• Make sure whatever you use is portable so you always have it with you
• Probably split your role planning and task scheduling in two tools. I have a sheet for my roles and tasks in OneNote, then I schedule time for all these tasks in my Outlook calendar
• Make sure it’s a tool you actually like to use and that has low friction. Low friction means that it is easily accessible, aesthetically pleasing, fun to work with and easily integrated into your life or work environment.
That’s it. If you found the tool that works for you, you maxed out your efficiency in managing your focus. But do you realise now how little this part actually is? Do you see how pointless it is to chase the latest time management tool if your principles, systems and methods aren’t properly aligned?
Wrapping Up: Core Principles of Effective Time Management
I admit it - many of the core principles were touched on in the article but never explicitly mentioned. Did you still find them all? You can check by looking at this list of my personal list of time management principles that have proven to be true again and gain:
• Meaningful life happens in the “Important, not urgent part” (Quadrant 2)
• Time management serves to redirect and keep your focus on quadrant 2 activities and limit time spent on other quadrants
• Your schedule is your servant, not your master
• Tools are subordinate to methods, methods are subordinate to systems, systems are subordinate to principles.
• Effectiveness first, efficiency second
I hope this little guide gave you a solid idea to win back over your life, to finally move ahead in the areas you want to drive forward and to live a more fulfilled, less stressful life. I hope that you find effectiveness in what you do and that you keep your focus on the important but non-urgent things in life.
You can do it. You matter.
Make the most of your 4000 weeks.
BREAKING THE BURNOUT CYCLE: FINDING BALANCE IN A FAST-PACED WORLD
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Lucija Marijetić LG Zagreb
“Burn-out is a syndrome conceptualised as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterised by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job; and reduced professional efficacy.’’ - World Health Organization
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s all too common to find ourselves juggling multiple responsibilities from balancing demanding jobs, pursuing personal goals, and managing the daily challenges of life. With the rise of the pressure to ”do it all,” many of us are constantly striving to meet high expectations, often without realising the toll it takes on our well-being.
Many of us struggle with achieving the balance in our lives while trying to achieve the goals we set out for ourselves. After all, ambition and dedication are qualities we value. However, in the pursuit of success and fulfilment, we can inadvertently push ourselves too far. When our energy reserves are depleted and the demands keep piling on, we may find ourselves facing burnout; a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion which often feels too difficult to bear. This state, known as burnout, can affect anyone, regardless of how passionate, hardworking, or resilient you are. Understanding how to recognize the early signs and take proactive steps is crucial for maintaining our mental and physical health, and ultimately, for leading a more balanced and fulfilling life.
The question remains; How do we recognize this state and address it accordingly?
Firstly, we must assess which type of burnout we are dealing with. The 4 types of burnout include overload, under-challenged, neglect and habitual burnout. Overload burnout occurs when we risk our health and put our success above our well being. We tend to work harder until we become frantic. Under-challenged burnout occurs when the work we are responsible for does not challenge us in a needed amount. Our work representing a learning opportunity to us and providing room for professional growth is vital for long term motivation. In this type, it causes a contra effect where the individual may distance themself, become cynical, and avoid responsibilities. An enemy to ourselves can also be the neglect burnout. We tend to doubt our competence if our responsibilities do not take a planned course of action or achieve desired outcomes. It is often connected to imposter syndrome, which is a psychological pattern in which you doubt your abilities, talents, or accomplishments. The most alarming type of burnout is the habitual burnout. It occurs when an individual’s physical and mental fatigue becomes chronic. It is connected to behavioural changes and constant sadness. In severe cases, one may cross over into depression and suicidal thoughts. It’s crucial to seek help at this stage.
All types should be handled with care regardless of the seriousness of the state. We have one body and one soul, so let’s take care of it! No work is worth harming our well-being for.
There are various stages and symptoms of burnout, but some are inevitable to experience and are crucial to notice. Those include the feeling of exhaustion which includes emotional inability to deal with the problems around you and low energy; alienation from activities which produce signs of cynicism and frustration to your environment as well as distancing yourself from it; reduced performance; feeling of defeat, selfdoubt and helplessness, and physical exhaustion which includes fatigue, body aches and insomnia.
How can we build ourselves back up and break out of this cycle?
It is important to take a step back when we recognize signs of burnout. Don’t try to keep on going because it can only make things worse. Instead, take a step back, take a big breath in and allow yourself to help yourself. How you treat yourself is how the rest of the world will treat you. So, who will take care of you, if you don’t? Change starts from within.
When feeling overwhelmed in your workplace, it is important to talk to your employer or the person responsible to you about your wants and needs. Vocalising the problem is a big step to solving it. Some other steps you can take include seeking help in managing your stress, engaging in social activities, changing our mindset by resetting your priorities and exercising to ease your mind and take care of your body. Reserving time on a daily basis to do something that makes you happy and relaxes you is the start to self care. Regardless if it is reading a book, taking a walk or simply enjoying the silence, making time for yourself goes a long way.
Change is effective only if we manage to transform it into long term, continuous growth.
On that note, I will leave you with one question.
How do you take care of yourself?
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BUILDING THE FACTORY OF THE FUTURE: A
SMALL-SCALE
REPLICA AT UNIVERSITY OF CALABRIA
In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the approach to engineering and management education is undergoing a significant transformation. Modern industries are no longer focused solely on efficiency and productivity; they are now prioritizing human well-being. This human-centric approach emphasizes human empowerment and inclusivity, ensuring equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.
Leveraging empathy and social interaction becomes pivotal, fostering supportive environments where employees feel valued and connected. Additionally, upholding human rights and sustainability ensures that technological innovations benefit society as a whole. As a result, organizations can cultivate a resilient and adaptable workforce.
se critical aspects, leaving a gap between what industries need and the skills that new graduates possess.
Redesigning IEM education by adopting human-centric principles is the way to bridge this gap. In this context, we developed the
as well as open educational resources (OER).
The LEAF is a state-of-the-art educational laboratory that replicates a scaled-down production line and can be fully operated by students. This lab will be equipped with the latest 4.0 technologies but used to empower students in a 5.0 perspective. Examples include augmented reality to facilitate activities, simulation and digital twins to provide timely insights and suggestions, and artificial intelligence powered by sensor data to monitor production status and product quality.
Unfortunately, current education systems often overlook the-
LEONARDO project, which seeks to revolutionize educational offerings to better prepare for the industry of the future. This project aims to create an unconventional learning factory called LEAF (Learning and Experimenting open-Access Factory)
Beyond the lab, the project develops new teaching materials, innovative tools, and guidelines for modern educational paths in IEM, emphasizing a human-centric approach.
Prof. Antonio Padovano University of Calabria
In addition, the project plans to actively involve lecturers, professors, and instructors to update their teaching content based on the project’s results.
To create a more engaging educational experience, LEAF replicates the processes of a real brewery on a smaller scale. This nano-brewery includes stations for mashing, boiling, fermenting, and bottling, equipped with sensors and PLC, similar to an industrial brewery but sized like a home-brewery system. In our lab, students interact with and are supported by human-centric technologies while performing tasks from design to production. This hands-on experience is not only educational but also enjoyable, as students see their work result in a tangible product. However, LEAF is more than just a learning space; it’s a dynamic environment where students can experiment, innovate, apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios and develop hard and soft skills essential for Industry 5.0.
The future of IEM will be defined by the principles and innovations exemplified in the LEONARDO project and it will focus on resilience, inclusivity, empathy, and ethics. Continuous learning with AR training, wearable technology for health monitoring, and inclusive hiring will empower a diverse workforce. Collaborative robots and social platforms will enhance workplace interaction and support. Ethical technology use, like blockchain for supply chain transparency and renewable energy, will ensure sustainability.
This approach will equip engineers and managers to create efficient, ethical, and inclusive systems that prioritize human well-being.
This holistic approach will equip future engineers and managers to design, manage, and operate systems that enhance productivity while prioritizing human well-being and ethical standards. By integrating these human-centric principles, the IEM field will not only advance technologically but also create a more inclusive and sustainable industrial future.
CORE ELEMENTS OF WELL-BEING: EXERCISE, NUTRITION & SLEEP
Please note that I am not a medical professional. This article is based on research and my experience as a licensed fitness trainer. If you have any health concerns or doubts, please consult your doctor.
Imagine there was a pill with the following effects:
Short-term effects:
• Boosted mood
• Enhanced brain function
• Better focus
• Increased cognitive performance
• Improved memory
• Increased energy level
• Enhanced ability to move your furniture with no help
• Stress reduction
• Increased chance to actually get the bus, if you are running late
• Emotional stability
• Improved self-esteem
• Multiple areas of your life improved (relationships, career, …) THE PROSPECTUS OF THE PERFECT PILL
Side effects:
Mid-term effects:
• Boosted immune system
• Improved sleep quality
• Ability to fall asleep more quickly
• Clearer skin
• Slowed down aging process
Long-term effects:
• Reduced risks for
• Heart diseases
• Strokes
• Osteoporosis
• Type II diabetes
• Certain cancers
• Expanded life experience
Maria Fanshil Local Group Darmstadt
How much would you be willing to pay for that pill? I asked ChatGPT for how much I could sell it: I have good and bad news.
The bad news: That pill does not exist. The good news: You do not need an overpriced pill to achieve that.
CASE STUDY: EUROPE
All those positive effects can be achieved by exercising regularly, taking care of good nutrition, and getting enough sleep. However, that is easier said than done. The following study results show how much Europeans are struggling to take care of themselves:
EXERCISING: Physical Inactivity Rates in Europe
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 1 in 4 adults in Europe are insufficiently active, meaning they do not meet the recommended physical activity levels of 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. The Eurobarometer Survey (2017) revealed that 46% of Europeans never exercise or play sports, while 42% report exercising or playing sports at least once a week.
Obstacles (according to Eurobarometer (2017) and the WHO):
• Lack of time is the most common excuse, with 40% of Europeans citing it as the primary reason for not exercising.
• Lack of interest or motivation is reported by 20% of respondents.
• Lack of energy is another common barrier, often related to the pressures of work and family life.
NUTRITION: Obesity and Poor Diet in Europe
The WHO reported that over 50% of adults in Europe are overweight or obese, with 23% classified as obese (WHO, 2021). Poor dietary habits are a significant contributor to this issue, with 55% of Europeans reporting that they do not eat fruits and vegetables daily (Eurostat, 2019).
Common Reasons for Poor Nutrition:
• Lack of time: A significant portion of people rely on fast food or pre-packaged meals due to busy schedules. In one study, 61% of Europeans stated they sometimes choose convenience foods due to a lack of time (Nielsen, 2018).
• Cost of healthy food: About 40% of Europeans believe that eating healthy is too expensive (Nielsen, 2018).
• Lack of knowledge: Nearly 20% of Europeans report that they do not know enough about what constitutes a healthy diet (Eurobarometer, 2020).
SLEEP: Sleep Deprivation in Europe
Studies show that 20-30% of Europeans experience sleep problems such as insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, or staying asleep (European Sleep Research Society, 2019). The WHO reports that approximately 1 in 3 adults in Europe do not get enough sleep, typically defined as less than seven hours per night. The Eurostat 2019 report noted that nearly 30% of European workers report not getting sufficient sleep due to work schedules and stress.
Common Excuses for Poor Sleep:
• Too much work or family obligations: A survey by the European Sleep Research Society found that 35% of Europeans report stress from work and family as the main reason for insufficient sleep.
• Technology use: Studies suggest that up to 50% of Europeans use their phones or tablets in bed, disrupting sleep patterns (Eurostat, 2020).
• Underestimating the need for sleep: In the Eurobarometer Sleep Survey (2020), 15% of Europeans said they think they do not need more than 5-6 hours of sleep, despite recommendations for at least 7 hours for adults.
FURTHER TRENDS
• Sedentary Lifestyles: According to a Eurobarometer (2017) study, 42% of Europeans spend more than 5.5 hours per day sitting, a major contributor to poor health outcomes.
• Health as a Low Priority: The European Health Survey (2020) found that while most Europeans recognize the importance of exercise, diet, and sleep, 30% still prioritize work, social life, and other obligations over their health.
SMALL STEPS, BIG IMPACT!
If there is one thing I want you to take away from this article, it is the following: Doing a little is better than doing nothing!
• Only have 10 minutes for exercising? Go for a quick run, do a high-intensity interval workout, or dance around the room while listening to Taylor Swift. Improves cardiovascular health, boosts mood, enhances cognitive function, and increases energy levels.
• Have no time for cooking? See whether you can get healthier ready-to-eat options at your
supermarket (e.g., fruits, nuts, baby carrots, yogurt, etc.). Enables consistent nutrient intake, with further benefits depending on the actual food.
• Sit at the desk all day? Stand up once an hour to stretch and walk around for 2 minutes. Preferably, spend the little break outside. Reduces musculoskeletal pain, enhances focus and productivity, reduces stress and anxiety, improves mood and overall wellbeing, and improves posture.
• Can’t fall asleep? Stretch for a few minutes before going to bed. Improves sleep quality, lowers stress and anxiety levels, and improves mood.
USE ESTIEM’S RESOURCES!
Finally, it is time to introduce myself: I am Mascha from LG Darmstadt. Currently, I am the leader of ESTIEM’s Sport Initiative. Our goal is to give ESTIEMers easier access to multiple sports, motivate them to stay active, and contribute to an overall healthy lifestyle. If you have ideas on how we could use ESTIEM’s resources effectively to achieve that, do not hesitate to reach out to me!
Lovisa Hedren Local Group Linköping
03 TIMES WINNERS: ACHIEVING SUCCESS
Understanding The Foundation of our Success
A key factor in our success is the strong synergy within our team. We know each other well, which enables us to communicate openly, transparently, and adapt to each other’s strengths and weaknesses. Over the course of the TIMES (Tournament In Management and Engineering Skills) competition, we have also developed a robust process for tackling cases that we trust and rely on.
A crucial element in our case-cracking process is quickly aligning on a strategic path. We start by examining the broader perspective before committing to a specific solution. Once we have a clear direction, we divide the workload, with each team member focusing on individual tasks to gather insights and key points. When uncertainties arise, we consult the entire group to ensure that everyone is on the same page and maintains a unified vision throughout the competition. In summary, our success is built on strong team dynamics, a well-developed process, and effective strategic alignment.
Managing Stress and Staying Focused
Each team member focuses on their assigned tasks, with regular check-ins to monitor progress and provide support. We understand that time constraints prevent us from doing everything we might want, but we strive to maximize our efforts within the given timeframe.
We approached the competition as a fun and challenging opportunity to test our capabilities. By aiming to do our best rather than simply to win, we managed to alleviate stress and stay motivated. We are humbled by our success and encourage others to compete against themselves, striving for continuous improvement. Our goal was to deliver the best solution, presentation, and responses to questions to the best of our ability, and we believe we came closest to achieving that in the final case.
Preparation: the Key to Winning
To be honest, we believe that the knowledge gained from some of the courses in our program has been our most valuable asset in solving cases. Earlier this year, we took a course in B2B marketing, which directly contributed to the strategies we used to crack the later TIMES cases. However, that is just one of many courses that prepared us for this competition. Additionally, having prepared templates for the presentations and researching the companies providing the cases/judging the solutions gave us a significant advantage.
Efective Time Management During the Competition
We begin by collectively reviewing all materials to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the task and to avoid missing any critical details. This initial review is vital, regardless of how much time it takes. We then have a brief discussion to agree on a solution approach. Once decided, we delegate tasks, such as performing calculations, explaining strategies, and comparing competitors. Each team member creates slides for their respective sections, with a set deadline for completion. During this period, one person oversees the cohesion of the entire presentation. Finally, we conduct a thorough review as a group before submission to ensure the final presentation is polished and cohesive.
MAGAZINE BOARD INTERVIEW: 34TH BOARD ASKS THE 35TH BOARD
President - Erik to Milutin
What is your one big tip for ESTIEMers to get the most out of ESTIEM?
Learn. ESTIEM is great for learning new skills and learning about new cultures, but it doesn’t end there. Just by digging a bit deeper you can learn a lot more - how organisations work, how differently people can see the world, how to travel cheaply and, very importantly, you will learn about yourself. You will learn that Europe is much smaller than it seems and that the world is much richer in diversity and opportunities. So is ESTIEM. I invite you to learn more about ESTIEM. Learn about our history, our values, our successes and failures. By learning more about ESTIEM, you will learn that ESTIEM has a lot more to offer than it might seem in the first place. Even after you graduate. ESTIEM will keep surprising you and helping you to become a better version of yourself.
Never stop learning!
How would you explain ESTIEM and your role in it to your grandparents?
Balkan grandparents primarily care that you’re happy and fed and they’ll be proud. They would see me travel and have fun, which is true. I would tell them how ESTIEM is a playground and all students in it are just kids who learn through play. My colleagues (co-boardies) and me are their teachers - we make sure that they don’t bump into each other, get mad, make the playground even more suitable for everyone and find the next group of people to take over our jobs. Difference is that those kids are adults who still love to play and that the playground is the size of EUROPE. I’m learning a lot of new skills and about myself, as well as seeing the world. And I have fun while doing it. I play.
Play is the highest form of learning. Never stop playing!
What is something that you hope to be proud of at the end of your mandate?
To hear my co-boardies say:
“I’m happy that I’ve done this and I’m happy we did it together.” Clishé, I know.
But they are the reason why I’m doing this. They and ESTIEMers all across Europe (and the world).
Vice President of Education - Marlene to Fran
What is one change in formal education that you think ESTIEM can contribute to?
“Universities should be playgrounds” Bernand L. Feringa, Nobel Prize and a professor at the University of Groningen.
This quote represents the way of changing the education at our Universities and ESTIEM has the capacity to help and tell the professors how we want to learn and develop our skills
How do you explain the best of ESTIEM to a professor you just met at a conference?
When I meet a professor on a coffee break it is always difficult to explain the best of ESTIEM and not sound like you are skipping their lessons because you are travelling to an ESTIEM event.
The best explanation that I have found is that we are a network of IEM students that travel, learn and attend academic events, yes, academic events such as LSS, Vision and the new Circular Economy Course and Data Visualization Course.
As when you have a 4.9 and you need a 5.0 to pass the subject, you always tell the professor what he/she wants to listen to.
Where is your best memory from an ESTIEM
event?
The best memories are all in my ESTIEM passport.
Vice President of Administration - Ari to Lucija
As some mighty external forces disrupted our practice session of reading the LG names for quorum during CM Aveiro’s gala dinner, have you considered alternative preparation methods to ensure peak performance during CM Seville’s GA ?
I believe the strength that we share in the Admin community is so strong that it will reflect positively on my performances. You know what they say, ‘’Repetitio est mater studiorum’’; I’m sure that practising with a glass of wine, as we did during the Gala in Aveiro, still isn’t out of the picture ;)
Imagine yourself on the last day of your mandate. How do you see yourself then? What are your biggest personal accomplishments?
On the last day of my mandate, I hope to feel proud. Proud of my Leaders, proud of my Board, proud of the progress made in the network, proud of all ESTIEMers touched by our work, and lastly, proud of myself. I wish to see myself content with my work as well as be able to say I sought out every opportunity that came my way this year. Boards come and go, the projects fade into oblivion, but what stays are the connections made along the way. My biggest personal achievement would be to close this chapter with more than I opened it with. Let’s see how that goes!
Many people consider the Admin position boring but I think that all admins find the spark that makes them passionate about it. What do you like about your position and what would you like to be different?
I remember the first moment I fell in love with the position of Admin. Although it was almost a year ago, the moment felt like it was yesterday.
Something clicked and I knew the position could give me inner fulfilment and joy because I would be able to see tangible outcomes after each milestone, however small. Now, 3 months into my mandate, I could scream the same from the top of my lungs. To me, being an Admin is an honour and a privilege, and what I would like someone reading this to know is that everything starts by you wanting it. No goal is too high when you want it enough.
I wouldn’t change a thing about the position, but I would love to bridge the gap between the perception people have and what it really is when you give it a chance.
Vice President of Finance - Tina to Adrien
What is the thing you are most excited for in your Board year?
I am very excited to be able to present my budget to the General Assembly, and thus be able to show them all the new ideas we had to support ESTIEM financially. I think this is the best way to see the Board mindset, as it is our biggest strategic tool!
What is the most important thing for you to develop in ESTIEM in your mandate?
Our capacity to apply for grants and to deal with several grants at the same time. Indeed, in these times, we have to be able to change and adapt to every kind of situation. If companies are less inclined to sponsor us, then we will have to find the money in another place!
We also have to develop our ability to think longterm and make proper spending decisions that will impact and influence ESTIEMers in 3-4 years.
What do you think will be the biggest challenge in your year as a Vice President of Finance?
The biggest challenge I face for the moment is understanding the network as a whole and spending money on the correct thing. I would
say that sponsors will also be a big challenge this year.
Adrien in one year - what is the biggest difference from the Adrien today?
I would say that being a Boardie is a day to day challenge. It changes your perspective on many things and challenges your opinion. However, where it can be perceived as something difficult, it is also bringing many good things. I think the biggest change will be my perception of ESTIEM and a broader panel of tools for my life!
Vice
President of Activities - João to Hannes
What’s your favourite thing about being a boardie?
I think I am still a bit overwhelmed by the position to really answer that one, so it might be different in a few months. For now I would say it’s something I already mentioned before. If people approach you with their issues and you are able to help them, it just feels great. This is not really limited to being a boardie, but you get many opportunities for this.
What’s your least favourite thing about being a boardie?
Sometimes you get approached when there is a conflict and as a boardie you are asked to mediate. If it is really hard to get to the bottom of that, I struggle with finding a solution or approach. More generally as a boardie people always expect you to have all the answers. Unfortunately we did not cover all the ESTIEM (and non-ESTIEM) knowledge in the handover so that is not always the case. And I really hate not knowing things.
What vegetable do you identify yourself with the most, and why?
I actually did a quiz online and now identify as an Onion. According to the quiz that means I am extroverted with little fear, will get back up
no matter the fall, only have impulsive thoughts and faked it too hard and am now facing the consequences. I am not really sure how that describes an onion, but I can relate. Also layers and stuff.
If you had to choose one event type to participate in for the rest of your life, which one would it be?
Obviously as Vice President of Activities I can’t have any favourite event types and love them all equally. So I would answer Board Meetings, because I get to meet and hang out with all of my favourite Co-Boardies. And have some fun discussions.
But in reality some events are just more equal than others, so I would go with Europe3D.
Vice President of Public RelationsAlex to Rob
If you could describe your experience as VPPR so far with a song title, what would it be and why?
I’d say the most fitting song would be the hit piece by Gloria Gaynor - “I Will Survive”:
At first, I was afraid, even petrified, thinking I wouldn’t be able to handle all the responsibilities that come with board life. But then I then spent so many nights on tasks that did me wrong, but I’m growing stonger and learning how to get along.
My coboardies might have had a moment where they feared that I would crumble or lay down and call it quits.
But oh no not I, as long as I keep loving what I do I know I’ll stay alive!
Were there any unexpected challenges by stepping in the VPPR role?
Personally, I didn’t find the transition into this role particularly challenging, as I already had experience in central ESTIEM positions and was used to traveling frequently. However, I’m still finding it challenging at times to fully adapt to the
full-time work mindset. Structuring my daily routine and maintaining motivation to manage all the tasks effectively can be tricky, as I often fall back into the habit of finishing most of the workload during intense, late-night hours.
How has taking on the VPPR position shaped you as a leader and communicator so far? Taking on this position has taught me the importance of keeping colleagues updated on progress and decisions. On the communication front, I’ve already had to deliver a fair amount of bad news and handle difficult conversations and I would say I feel quite proud of how I’ve managed those with empathy so far, though with both of these points there is always room for improvement.
If you could switch roles with any other board member for a week, who would you choose and why? If I could switch roles with any other board member for a week, I’d have to say Fran. I had a great time at the SEFI conference in Lausanne, so swapping with him for the December week when he’s heading to a conference in Sydney sounds like an amazing opportunity. I mean, who wouldn’t want to go to Sydney for ESTIEM? Honestly, the whole board is a little jealous of him for that trip!
BE CURIOUS. BE ONE OF US.
Study industrial engineering and management in Finland in Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes.
» Bachelor’s Programme in Industrial Engineering and Management lut.fi/bsc-ind-eng
» Master’s Programme in Global Management of Innovation and Technology lut.fi/gmit
» Master’s Programme in Innovation and Logistics lut.fi/inlog
Our programmes are located in Lappeenranta, Lahti and Kouvola.
Seriyye Baghirova Local Group Baku
Hello ESTIEMers,
First of all, I am Serriye, I’m from Local Group Baku and I’m the current Local Responsible of Local Group Baku. I attended the Council Meeting Aveiro as my first, but certainly not my last event!
How to Create a New Local Group
Creating a new Local Group within ESTIEM is an exciting yet challenging endeavor. Whether starting from scratch or reviving an existing group, this journey requires dedication, collaboration, and strategic planning.
03 REBUILDING LOCAL GROUP BAKU: A PATH TO REVIVAL
Here’s our approach:
1. Understanding ESTIEM
Before getting started, it’s essential to understand the core values and mission of ESTIEM. ESTIEM aims to connect students across Europe who are interested in Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM). Our LG strives to create opportunities for learning, networking, and personal growth that align with ESTIEM’s vision.
2. Building the Core Team
The foundation of any LG is its people. We began by gathering a group of motivated students who share a passion for ESTIEM’s mission. Our core team is the driving force behind our LG. Roles such as President, Vice President, Treasurer, etc., were assigned early on to ensure responsibilities were clearly defined and tasks were carried out efficiently.
3. Setting Clear Goals and Objectives
We asked ourselves, “What do we want to achieve in our LG’s first year?” Setting clear, measurable goals is key to keeping our team focused and motivated. Whether it’s hosting our first event, recruiting a certain number of members, or establishing partnerships with local companies, having concrete goals guides our activities.
4. Building Strong Connections with Other Local Groups
One of the benefits of being part of ESTIEM is the extensive network of LGs across Europe. We contacted other LGs, especially those in nearby regions, to seek advice, establish collaborations, and gain support. Their help has provided us with ideas and resources during our LG’s formation stage. We sincerely appreciate their support and aim to strengthen our connections with other LGs, as supporting the spirit of ESTIEM is our primary goal.
Council Meeting Aveiro 2024
5. Planning Our First Event
Hosting an event is a great way to introduce our LG. We are currently working hard on this and hope to organize our first event soon, allowing us to get to know other LGs better.
6. Securing Funding and Resources
An LG requires financial resources to operate. We identified potential funding sources with our university, such as university grants, sponsorships, and membership fees. We also considered seeking non-monetary support, like free access to facilities or promotional materials from local companies or the university. It’s encouraging that our university supports us and tries to help in every way possible.
7. Maintaining Communication with the Central ESTIEM
Regular communication with the ESTIEM Central Office is crucial. We try to participate in ESTIEM events and contribute to international projects. Staying connected helps us stay informed about ESTIEM’s goals and provides our members with opportunities to engage with the broader network.
8. Adapting and Growing
Creating an LG is a dynamic process. We are open to feedback from our members and other LGs. We adjust our strategies as needed and constantly look for ways to improve and expand our activities. We understand that every challenge is an opportunity for learning and growth.
9. Celebrating Achievements
Finally, we make sure to celebrate our LG’s successes. Whether it’s reaching our goals, hitting our target membership numbers, or simply the fact that our LG is up and running—these accomplishments deserve recognition. Celebrations keep our team motivated as we continue to support one another and tackle challenges together.
BEING AN ESTIEMER: A JOURNEY FROM STUDENT
TO ALUMNI PERSPECTIVE
What ESTIEM really means to me is : Simply while it is giving a space for being one’s authentic self, provides support to become one’s wonderful self.
As Milan Kundera the writer said :
“Being in a foreign country means walking a tightrope high above the ground without the net afforded a person by the country where he has his family, colleagues, and friends, and where he can easily say what he has to say in a language he has known from childhood.”
While ESTIEM helped us gain the tools to survive in business life, learn to collaborate in a multicultural environment, expand our vision of professional careers, and build confidence in achieving success, it also taught us that life is not solely about focusing strictly on our careers. We learned how to be incredibly creative, playful, and productive simultaneously in a supportive and safe environment. Additionally, we embraced long-lasting friendships with people who share the same spirit.
In this way, I always had the support system of ESTIEM in the back of my mind, giving me strength
even during the busy years when I was no longer actively involved in ESTIEM. When I decided to join ESTIEM Alumni, I realized how special it is to be a part of this unique organization.
After my years of study, I was searching for selfimprovement in my professional life. I sought ways to motivate myself to achieve my goals, lead myself through changing economic situations, cope with major life events, and navigate friendships—both new and old—as I expanded my family.
All the certificate programs and courses I took focused solely on leading others or enhancing professional knowledge. With the realization that life is not just about a professional career, I felt the need for something to nourish my mind and soul.
How could I live a balanced, happy, and healthy life?
How could I lead myself toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life?
Sena Akfındık Local Group Istanbul-ITU Alumni
Well, they say the teacher appears only when the student is ready. :)
By chance, I was introduced to the Alumni Leadership Camp a few years ago. In a safe, friendly environment, we met three times in one year and discovered what we needed and, as the writers of our own stories, how we wanted our lives to evolve. Some of the things we shared were things we had never said out loud before. It was an amazing yearlong journey of becoming our wonderful selves, and I appreciate every moment of this special event.
The Alumni Leadership Camp focused on the following topics:
• Nutrition: Eating healthy is the key to having a healthy mind.
• Self-Treatment: How to maintain a healthy mindset in everyday life.
• Discovering Within Ourselves: Identifying what helps us get back on track. Diving deep into learning what we need for this and creating a support system that nourishes us.
• Finding Meaning: Realizing that we only live once, understanding what feeds our souls and makes us happy, and how we can make the most of our precious time on Earth. :)
Yerebasmaz Local Group Ankara-METU
Hochholzer Local Group Graz
LET’S
SHARE
İnci
Alexander
SECRET RECIPE: METU SHOT
History or Inspiration Behind the Recipe
The origins of this shot are shrouded in mystery. Known only to a select few, the legendary “METU Shot” has been passed down in whispers from Local Responsible to Local Responsible and from Vice President of Activities to Vice Presiden of Activities over the generations, with no written recipe to keep it a secret. Those who master it are said to possess a unique balance of love, courage. Few have had the privilege of tasting it since only a few people can make it. So if you find yourself holding this shot, consider yourself part of a very selected part of ESTIEM. Cheers to the lucky ones!
Ingredients and Their Quantities
• 3 parts pure love: The foundation of any unforgettable experience, providing warmth and depth.
• 2 drops of courage: A must for facing unexpected ups and downs.
• 1 pinch of envy: Just enough to add a little edge, but not too much to overwhelm.
• 1 pinch of patience: For a smoother journey and to balance the other elements.
• 1 pinch of rapidness: To keep things exciting and unpredictable.
• 1 piece of Turkish delight: To make the taste reach Nirvana
Step-by-step Guide to Creating the Recipe
1. Gather Your Ingredients: Collect all your mystical components—3 parts of pure love, 2 drops of courage, a pinch of envy, a pinch patience, a pinch of rapidness and a piece of Turkish Delight. (Optional: a slice of curiosity for that extra touch of mystery)
2. Combine with Care: In a big bottle, gently blend the 3 measures of pure love with the
2 drops of courage. This creates a strong foundation of warmth and bravery.
3. Add the Envy: Slowly incorporate the pinch of envy. Stir cautiously, as too much can overpower the harmony of flavors.
4. Stir in Patience: Add a dash of patience to the mix. This will smooth out the edges and bring balance to the concoction.
5. Sprinkle Rapidness: Lightly sprinkle adventure into the mixture. This will infuse your shot with excitement and unpredictability.
6. Pour to the glass (even though it is a shot, special shot glasses are normal size of glass but you have to shot it :))
7. After pouring Metu Shots to glasses, add a piece of Turkish delight to each glass
Now it is ready more than ever! Wait everyone to take their Metu SHOT and drink togethet at the same time by saying “Piston Aşağı İndi”
Additional Notes, Tips, or Fun Facts About the Recipe
Enjoy your METU Shot and welcome to the exclusive circle of those who have tasted the extraordinary!
ÜBERBACKENE TOPFENPALATSCHINKEN BAKED QUARK-CREPES
Ingredients and Their Quantities
For the “Palatschinken” (crepes):
• 125g flour
• 300ml milk
• 2 eggs
• A pinch of salt
• Butter for frying
For the topping:
• 125g liquid cream
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoon sugar
4. Fill the crepes: Spread a generous spoonful of the filling onto each Palatschinken and roll it up tightly. Place the filled Palatschinken in a buttered baking dish.
5. Make the topping: In a small bowl, whisk together the cream, egg, and sugar. Pour this mixture over the rolled crepes.
6. Bake: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the crepes for about 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and set.
7. Serve: Serve warm, optionally with powdered sugar or fresh fruit.
For the filling:
• 350g “Topfen” (quark)
• 30g butter (roomtemperature)
• 100g sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 egg yolk
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
• Blueberries (optional)
Step-by-step Guide to Creating the Recipe
1. Make the Palatschinken: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, and salt until smooth. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter. Pour a small amount of batter into the pan, swirling it to spread thinly. Cook each Palatschinken for 1-2 minutes per side, until lightly golden. Repeat with the remaining batter, then set the crepes aside.
3. Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix together the Topfen (quark), sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, butter and lemon zest until smooth. Add some blueberries.
Additional Notes, Tips, or Fun Facts About the Recipe
Enjoy your delicious baked Topfenpalatschinken!
“A BLAST FROM THE PAST” – In this new format, we’ll take a nostalgic look back at old issues of the magazine, where you can admire the original ESTIEM magazine logo and uncover fascinating stories that remind us just how ahead of its time the magazine truly was!
We’re kicking off this series with a real gem—one of the very first articles discussing the internet and its potential uses in ESTIEM. Believe it or not, in ESTIEM’s early years, event invitations were sent by post, and when “vocal skills practice” couldn’t happen in person, the entire organization took place over the phone. Let this serve as a reminder of how far we’ve come and how grateful we can be for the ease of our modern communication tools!
Today, you can access all past ESTIEM Magazines on Issuu, fully available on this futuristic internet the article is endorsing:
A new edition of the ESTIEM Magazine is published twice a year. The Magazine provides an insight into the world of Industrial Engineering and Management and engages ESTIEMers in the network by showcasing the outcomes of ESTIEM’s activities.
The ESTIEM Magazine is an awesome opportunity for anyone who is interested to share their experience. It’s created to motivate you to develop the writer within you and to encourage you to share your voice. We are always looking for new members, so what are you waiting for?
A VERY WISE MAN ONCE SAID: “CLIMB CLIMB UP SUNSHINE MOUNTAIN” AND THAT STUCK IN OUR HEARTS EVER SINCE.
Join Central ESTIEM!
What is CENTRAL ESTIEM?
Central ESTIEM can be seen as the working place in ESTIEM. It aims to provide a framework where people can work together and develop their ideas with like-minded ESTIEMers. The Central ESTIEM structure consist of the board and several entities that support the board and the network and others that focus on the value creation by coordinating the organization of services. More information on Central ESTIEM can be found below.
Why join CENTRAL ESTIEM?
There are a many reasons why you should join Central ESTIEM. First of all, you will be working in an international team. In this team you can create your own impact by developing ideas or starting initiatives. Furthermore, it is a great opportunity to develop yourself by learning new things and improve a variety of skills. Last but not least, it is amazing to be part of an European Community. In this community you will make new friends, collaborate with people from different cultures and have a lot of fun!
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Dr. Arjan Frederiks
UNDERSTANDING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY: A PATH TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The concept and idea of circular economy (CE) both address urgent societal needs and are highly complex. Well documented, the Ellen Macarthur Foundation (EMF) described CE as a system and economic approach where materials never become waste and nature is regenerated. Circularity should eventually replace the current linear approach in financial and supply chain considerations. Connected to global roadmaps as Sustainable Development Goals, institutions like EMF are crucial to highlighting and advocating concepts like CE in efforts to turn the current ecological deprivation around.
Not uniquely, but in a bridging position between business and technology, the IEM field perfectly
understands the complexity of introducing circular logistics. With supply chains as a foundation pillar, IEM is thoroughly familiar with optimizing logistics, production facilities, and supply chains to produce functional (for humans) products efficiently. Most of these supply chains are essentially linear. From your studies, you probably re cognize that product design is usually primarily oriented towards its functions and not to dispose of or recycle optimally.
Think for one minute about the challenges Circular Economy involves.
Dr. Ir. Mozhdeh Taheri
Dr. Ir. Gerald Jonker
You will likely include economic aspects such as recycling costs and redirecting business strategies. Where do you add circularity? Is refurbishment a solution to keep as many products alive, or is it the best route to harvest raw materials from rejected products? If you have an affinity with chemistry, it is clear that turning products into raw materials is endlessly complex, usually consuming much energy. The routes of mimic biological processes require much patience and reactor volume, as the biological workhorses (such as enzymes) can be very selective but usually have a prolonged reaction rate. Even with efficient technology, significant questions remain about who pays for what and who guarantees quality.
The high complexity prohibits a clear definition of the CE field. It surely needs an in-depth understanding of life cycle analysis and economic processes. Fields such as ecological economy and industrial ecology add new insights, which may also introduce controversial items. An example is whether CE can be well united with the UNEP statement (p10) that sustainability requires economy growth decoupled from environmental degradation. A growing economy could give a positive impulse to CE, although thermodynamic laws dictate that it naturally comes with additional energy usage.
With the societal urgency and many initiatives in business, the ESTIEM initiative for a CE seminar may perfectly complement the IEM field. Many programs have already introduced sustainable development and elements of CE. Therefore, the seminar is explorative, examining the possibilities of a circular economy jointly. Given the different focus of IEM degree programs, participating students are expected to have various experiences and skills. Depending on their pre-knowledge, participating students will receive dedicated feedback on elementary elements within the circular economy, such as system thinking, fundamentals of triple P, life cycle assessment, and scenario planning, so everyone has a comparable starting point.
Accordingly, the varying backgrounds are a precious starting point for approaching the complex nature of CE. The seminar will examine challenges and opportunities for circularity in an industrial case from different perspectives. As a pilot of the Circular Economy seminar, as a teachers’ team, we welcome participants’ input to fine-tune this intense course, given the variety of backgrounds and knowledge. We eagerly look forward to an engaging course and the opportunity to learn and grow together in this first edition of the Circular Economy seminar.
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CONNECTED DIMENSIONS: REDEFINING BOUNDRIES
OF THE VIRTUAL AND REAL
Imagine a world where your refrigerator orders vegetables and charcuterie when supplies are low for your meal, your car schedules its own maintenance, and your vacuum cleaner detects whether it's time to clean your house or not. That is the thing—not smoke and mirrors—but the Internet of Things (IoT), a groundbreaking advancement that reshapes consumer technology and redefines industries by increasing operational efficiency with predictive, streamlining, and coordinative properties.
Young, Old Custodians of IoT
Even though the first prototypes of interconnected devices can be traced as far back as the early 19th century, the core tenets that would later mature into the Internet of Things date to the late 1960s. From this period onward, our past generations have witnessed and experienced significant groundwork, such as “ubiquitous computing,” often referred to as “pervasive computing” by Mark Weiser, where computing technology was seamlessly integrated into daily life with everyday objects and environments. Another key development was the great-grandparent of the modern internet, ARPANET, which introduced the idea that computers and other data-processing devices should be connected in a network.
After this vibrant array of innovative and cutting-edge ideas—each ingrained with a powerful stream of conceptual brilliance, relentless ingenuity, in-
ventive drive, and a sense of novelty—these ideas began to have a chance to be capitalized on extensively and strategically across multiple fields, creating impact and ensuring widespread adoption for further innovations. By the mid-1970s, governments, consumers, and pioneering tech companies began exploring new ways to connect existing data-processing devices to personal computers. Then LANs (Local Area Networks) appeared, offering a robust and well-designed solution for real-time communication with low latency and less data-transfer congestion, making real-time communication almost instant.
Following the advent of LANs, another development revolutionized IoT:
Edge Computing
Imagine this: you snap a picture, and it’s on your feed in a second—no lag, no waiting. (2024)
Screenshot this: You are streaming your favorite show—no buffering, no freezes. (2014)
Refresh this: Forget about waiting for your emails to load, just refresh your inbox and see the magic! (2004)
Pay attention to this, ESTIEMer: Edge computing gave the edge to your smartwatch, remote room lamp, and voice assistant.
Emir Alp Şanlıer
The Visualization of Earlier Edge Computing Technologies in an Easier Manner
What’s the point with wearable watches that measure stress levels or room lamps that shine so brightly that you can’t tear your eyes away? All these innovations in data transfer and computing have profoundly transformed the way consumers interact with their surroundings, making their experience more convenient and responsive.
Here’s how:
• LAN:
LAN offered a dependable, fast connection between two devices in a small area, such as a house or business. LANs were essential to the Internet of Things. By facilitating smooth connection and data transfer between IoT devices, this network structure lowered latency and enhanced the functionality of smart systems. LANs enabled the effective communication and coordination of devices such as security cameras, lighting controls, and smart thermostats, allowing them to function as a unit and respond quickly to user requests.
• Edge Computing:
At the “edge” of the network, as opposed to sending data to a centralized data center, edge computing significantly enhances the Internet of Things by processing data closer to the source. As data doesn’t have to travel long distances to be processed, this method nearly eliminates latency and enables faster decision-making and real-time responses. By instantly analyzing sensor data from a device like your smartwatch, edge computing enables proactive maintenance and timely adjustments in data processing. This reduces the burden on bandwidth and optimizes the overall IoT infrastructure, making it possible to adjust the temperature of your thermostat with simple voice commands.
Automation and IoT may seem the same, but there’s a “techvolution,” so they’re not.
In today’s market conditions, we don’t pay much more for a “remote-control” room lamp or another mobile phone with an AI assistant. But IoT reshapes the job market, where we earn our money to provide this “remote comfort” for ourselves. With increased connectivity and falling costs for implementing “things” with embedded sensors, connectivity, and data-processing capabilities, the Internet of Things brings a new breath of fresh air to industry and automation. It creates more job opportunities, frees up humans from mundane and monotonous tasks, and replaces low-skill jobs with high-skill ones. As industries adopt IoT technology to improve efficiency, the role of IoT will grow. The IoT market was valued at $761.4 billion in 2020, and this number is projected to reach $1.39 trillion by the time you read this article. Five years from now, there will be over 25 billion active IoT devices that will notify you about your future schedule, shaping your entire week—or just your special dinner with your folks!
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