Exciting insights on Science Day

In this programming workshop, organized by the transregional Collaborative Research Center 161, young computer scientists can put their programming skills to the test. Using just a few basic commands, you can bring a LEGO robot to life. Those who like to experiment can dive into their first programming projects with a single-board computer called the Calliope mini®.

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where? Allmandring 19

For children aged 10 and above.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

[Photo: Sven Cichowicz]

Find out by taking our quiz at the IRIS (Interchange Forum for Reflecting on Intelligent Systems) stand! Test your digital literacy and see how you score! With a bit of luck, you might even win a prize.

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.  
Where? Pfaffenwaldring 5a

Recommended for visitors aged 16 an above.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

Can computer simulations be used to recreate a piece of the real world in detail? Yes, they can! This endeavor isn't just a thrill for researchers; it's also a profoundly valuable tool for simulating scenarios, tackling technical hurdles, and refining solutions. Its potential is particularly exciting in the fields of virtual reality and artificial intelligence, offering a gateway to extraordinary possibilities. Want to try it out? At the IPVS (Institute for Parallel and Distributed Systems) stand, our young visitors are welcome to try out VR technology and AI-controlled simulations in a playful and interactive way.

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.  
Where? Universitätsstraße 38, room 0.008

For children of pre-school age and above.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

[Photo: Sven Cichowicz]

How did "special effects" work in baroque theater? Find out by taking a look behind the scenes of the digital exhibition "Mechanical theater: Pierre Corneille's 'Andromède' and its historical stage effects" by Stuttgart Research Focus (SRF) Reproducing Realities. In this interactive exhibition, you can discover how art and technology were uniquely combined in 17th century France.

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where? Universitätsstraße 38, room 0.118

For teenagers and adults.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

[Photo: Uwe Wössner, HLRS]

Imagine that you are unable to make eye contact with the person opposite you – for example in a conversation. This is reality for people with visual impairments. They are often unable to perceive the facial expressions of the person they are talking to. But how does it feel to suddenly realize that someone is looking at you? At the stand of the Visualization Institute, you can experience firsthand how virtual reality can render eye contact perceptible for individuals with visual impairments, as you engage in a simulated job interview.

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where? Allmandring 19

For teenagers and adults.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

[Photo: Sven Cichowicz]

Would you like to get to know one of the fastest computers in the world? Join us on a guided tour of the computing room at the High Performance Computing Center (HLRS). Embark on a guided tour of the computing room at the High Performance Computing Center Stuttgart (HLRS), where our experts will tell you more about the impressive capabilities of a supercomputer and the technology that powers these computers. You can also expect exciting insights into research projects and their social significance for today and tomorrow.

Immerse yourself in numerous environments in the CAVE, a 3D visualization environment - for example from mechanical engineering, aerospace, biology, medicine, architecture and art. A special highlight is a "digital twin" of the city of Stuttgart, and this event also offers insights into the campus of the future, not to mention the fine dust and nitrogen oxide pollution in the Stuttgart region.

Come and try out the CAVE firsthand! Challenge yourself in the bicycle simulator, glide through Stuttgart's Marienplatz on a virtual skateboard, test the wheelchair simulator, or soar above the world with our paraglider simulator. Come and immerse yourself in these exhilarating experiences.

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where? Nobelstraße 19, foyer

For everyone from 14 years of age.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

[Photo: Uli Regenscheit]

How can AI be used in schools? This is what our researchers have been working on - and they want to hear your ideas too! Join us as we explore AI tools in schools and talk about the exciting world of artificial intelligence. How is AI changing schools? And how can we shape learning in the future? We want to hear your views on this! And there are even exciting prizes to be won! 

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
Where? At the IRIS stand at Pfaffenwaldring 5a

For everyone from 14 years of age.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

[Photo: Uli Regenscheit]

How can we view visualizations in virtual space, see them from all sides or walk past them? Mixed reality technologies offer us the opportunity to do just this. Experience our interactive visualizations at the stand of the Visualization Institute and immerse yourself in augmented reality with us!

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
Where? Allmandring 19

For teenagers and adults.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

[Photo: Max Kovalenko]