Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Each year, the HLFF showcases an exhibition centered on mathematics or computer science as part of the HLF program.
Moderator: Volker Gaibler
MAINS on Tour
Running parallel to the 11th HLF, the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation presents a selection of interactive exhibits that are on display at the Mathematics Informatics Station (MAINS) as part of the exhibition “Leonardo da Vinci: Ingenious Ideas”, created by the Mathematikum Giessen. This exhibition takes visitors on an exciting journey through Leonardo’s interest in geometric shapes, perspective, proportions and the combination of movements. Additionally, the exhibition features the “10-Minute Museum: Climate Crisis Mathematics” by IMAGINARY, which lets you explore the crucial role of math in climate research.
MaRDI STATION
This interactive game by the Mathematical Research Data Initiative (MaRDI) lets players explore the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) for managing mathematical research data. Players are dropped into an interdisciplinary conference in the University Quarter of “Mathhattan” and must interact with scientists from various fields and representatives from the MaRDI realm. There one must complete various quests, such as learning about the FAIR principles, solving interoperability issues, helping researchers access and share their data, and understanding metadata management!
FENCE CHALLENGE
The Fence Challenge is an exciting game that tasks players with trying to solve a mathematical problem. Using some or all of the 12 pentominoes, each linked to a zodiac sign, you must try to build a gate on the square grid to enclose as much of an area as possible. Tackle this problem alone or as a team! Your answer can help us get one step closer to solving this currently open mathematical problem. This activity is presented by Érika Roldán Roa (MPI for Mathematics in the Sciences, ScaDS.AI Leipzig University).
Intercultural Science Art Project
This exhibition hosts artwork created by young researchers attending the HLF. The works are inspired by the artists’ research or scientific interests and are brought to life through the prism of the artists’ own culture. The Intercultural Science Art Project is an initiative created and managed by mathematician, science communicator and HLF alumnus Demian Nahuel Goos, who created it as a meeting point for arts and science. Co-managing the project is David Nkansah, an HLF alumnus, mathematician and PhD student from Aarhus University.
The Klein Bottle and Some of Its Relatives
Mathematicians can define spaces that sometimes defy intuition. In many cases, these spaces cannot be reliably visualized in our three-dimensional world. Several models of two of these spaces (the Klein bottle and the projective plane) will be shown in this exhibition, as well as unexpected models of a space a little better known than the previous two, the Mobius strip. Moira Chas, a professor of mathematics at Stony Brook University, made these models by looping wire, a technique used by the artist Ruth Asawa.
The 11th Heidelberg Laureate Forum took place from September 22–27, 2024. #HLF24
The Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) is an annual networking conference where 200 carefully selected young researchers in mathematics and computer science spend a week interacting with the laureates of the most prestigious awards in their disciplines: the Abel Prize, ACM A.M. Turing Award, ACM Prize in Computing, Fields Medal, IMU Abacus Medal and Nevanlinna Prize.
The opinions expressed in the videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation or any other person or associated institution involved in the making and distribution of these videos.
More information on the Heidelberg Laureate Forum: heidelberg-laureate-forum.org
Follow us on social media!
Blog: scilogs.spektrum.de/hlf
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/heidelberg-laureate-forum-foundation
X/Twitter: twitter.com/HLForum
Instagram: instagram.com/hlforum
Facebook: facebook.com/HeidelbergLaureateForum
Each year, the HLFF showcases an exhibition centered on mathematics or computer science as part of the HLF program.
Moderator: Volker Gaibler
MAINS on Tour
Running parallel to the 11th HLF, the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation presents a selection of interactive exhibits that are on display at the Mathematics Informatics Station (MAINS) as part of the exhibition “Leonardo da Vinci: Ingenious Ideas”, created by the Mathematikum Giessen. This exhibition takes visitors on an exciting journey through Leonardo’s interest in geometric shapes, perspective, proportions and the combination of movements. Additionally, the exhibition features the “10-Minute Museum: Climate Crisis Mathematics” by IMAGINARY, which lets you explore the crucial role of math in climate research.
MaRDI STATION
This interactive game by the Mathematical Research Data Initiative (MaRDI) lets players explore the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) for managing mathematical research data. Players are dropped into an interdisciplinary conference in the University Quarter of “Mathhattan” and must interact with scientists from various fields and representatives from the MaRDI realm. There one must complete various quests, such as learning about the FAIR principles, solving interoperability issues, helping researchers access and share their data, and understanding metadata management!
FENCE CHALLENGE
The Fence Challenge is an exciting game that tasks players with trying to solve a mathematical problem. Using some or all of the 12 pentominoes, each linked to a zodiac sign, you must try to build a gate on the square grid to enclose as much of an area as possible. Tackle this problem alone or as a team! Your answer can help us get one step closer to solving this currently open mathematical problem. This activity is presented by Érika Roldán Roa (MPI for Mathematics in the Sciences, ScaDS.AI Leipzig University).
Intercultural Science Art Project
This exhibition hosts artwork created by young researchers attending the HLF. The works are inspired by the artists’ research or scientific interests and are brought to life through the prism of the artists’ own culture. The Intercultural Science Art Project is an initiative created and managed by mathematician, science communicator and HLF alumnus Demian Nahuel Goos, who created it as a meeting point for arts and science. Co-managing the project is David Nkansah, an HLF alumnus, mathematician and PhD student from Aarhus University.
The Klein Bottle and Some of Its Relatives
Mathematicians can define spaces that sometimes defy intuition. In many cases, these spaces cannot be reliably visualized in our three-dimensional world. Several models of two of these spaces (the Klein bottle and the projective plane) will be shown in this exhibition, as well as unexpected models of a space a little better known than the previous two, the Mobius strip. Moira Chas, a professor of mathematics at Stony Brook University, made these models by looping wire, a technique used by the artist Ruth Asawa.
The 11th Heidelberg Laureate Forum took place from September 22–27, 2024. #HLF24
The Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) is an annual networking conference where 200 carefully selected young researchers in mathematics and computer science spend a week interacting with the laureates of the most prestigious awards in their disciplines: the Abel Prize, ACM A.M. Turing Award, ACM Prize in Computing, Fields Medal, IMU Abacus Medal and Nevanlinna Prize.
The opinions expressed in the videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation or any other person or associated institution involved in the making and distribution of these videos.
More information on the Heidelberg Laureate Forum: heidelberg-laureate-forum.org
Follow us on social media!
Blog: scilogs.spektrum.de/hlf
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/heidelberg-laureate-forum-foundation
X/Twitter: twitter.com/HLForum
Instagram: instagram.com/hlforum
Facebook: facebook.com/HeidelbergLaureateForum
