The University of Stuttgart opened its doors again for the "Tag der Wissenschaft" - the annually open science day. Members of the university showed their laboratories, their research, exhibits, or experiments. This year, it took place on 13 May 2023 and SFB 1313 participated again with a porous media station for kids and adults. It was located at the Visualization Research Center (VISUS) on the Campus Vaihingen in Stuttgart. Over 300 visitors came to VISUS to immerse themselves into visual computing and porous media research. Also, the popcorn corner was very well frequented. We would like to thank all those who helped to make our exhibition a complete success!
About the program
SFB 1313: Experimenting with porous media
Visitors could take a closer look at various porous media and their different structures – e.g. a sponge, an onion, a coffee filter, a leaf, paper etc. – at the microscope table. The porous structures of a sponge looks very different from those of a leaf.
Memory Challenge: Memorising scientific visualisations
Whether we can remember the information in scientific visualisations depends on various factors. Visitors could put their memory to the test with visualisations by trying to memorise as much information as possible in a short time.
Making music with visualisations
On a music station, visitors could discover their musical side and jam together on a guitar, xylophone and on a keyboard. The music was accompanied by a colourful visualisation that helps to harmonise better with each other.
Playfully immerse yourself in virtual reality
Who can pick the most apples? Visitors young and old could experience and interact with virtual reality in a VR game.
Junior Coding Lab
In our programming workshop, young computer scientists could demonstrate their programming skills. LEGO robots were brought to life with a few basic commands. Tinkering fans could use the Calliope Mini to programme a game cube for a board game.
Digitalised working worlds
At the touch table of the SFB-TRR 161, visitors could interactively experience what virtual and mixed reality applications will be used for in future working environments.
Cooperative work in augmented reality
Simulations are increasingly being used in research and industry. Visitors could build a simulated wind turbine together at the exhibit of the transregional Collaborative Research Centre 161 and learn more about research on interaction in augmented reality.
