Once a year, the University of Stuttgart opens its laboratory doors. Exhibits, lectures, or hands-on experiments will be showcased. SFB 1313, the Department of Hydromechanics and Modelling of Hydrosystems, and the Institute for Applied Mechanics participate jointly with its mini exhibition "Pretty Porous - Alles Porös". Children and adults will be introduced in the world of porous media and have the possibility to understand them through exhibits and experiments. Join us at 27 June 2026 from 1 to 7 pm at the Pfaffenwaldring 47 on the Campus Vaihingen.
Date: 27 June 2026
Time: 1 - 7 pm CET
Venue: Campus Vaihingen, Pfaffenwaldring 47, 70569 Stuttgart, foyer of the basement
Mini Exhibition "Pretty Porous - Alles Porös"
What do sponges, sand, skin, plants and even asphalt have in common? They are all porous media. We find them almost everywhere in our everyday lives. Examine various porous media under the microscope and discover their physical properties in experiments. Visit our exhibition and experiment with us at five stations!
- What are porous media? Sample table with different porous media
- Porous Media under the microscope: examine porous structures
- Hands-on exhibit "Below the surface": an earthworm explains to us porous media processes
- Experiment: How fast does water flow through porous media?
- New station: Art table: creat your own art piece with soap bubbles and explore the beauty of porous structures
Additionally, SFB 1313 presents an interactive format for visitors who like to get in-depth information about our research structure and about research insights and results.
Program
On the day of the event, you can create your program via the event app. It will be available in the end of April. Simply click and put together your individual program.