At the annual meeting of the KIT Climate and Environment Center on Thursday, July 25, the Environmental Foundation of Sparkasse Karlsruhe will honor two excellent projects of young KIT scientists in the area of environmental research. Dr. Nina Jasmin Schleicher will receive the Sparkasse Environmental Award for her Ph. D. thesis on air quality in the megacity of Beijing. Daniela Walz and Sebastian Selbmann will be granted the award for their diploma thesis on a use and energy concept for an ensemble of buildings in the regional context. In addition, research conducted by the KIT Climate and Environment Center will be highlighted at the Tulla-Hörsaal on KIT Campus South. Representatives of the media are cordially invited.
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