How Human Connection Drives the Scientific Process A somewhat surprising theme emerged during the “Scientific Vocation Revisited – Can Future Discoveries be Made by Artificial Intelligence?” session at the 8th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF). The session featured panelists Jeffrey A. Dean (ACM … 04. Oct 2021 | By Khari Douglas | 4 comments
From privacy to CO2 emissions: the implications of information technology Information technology seems to be playing an ever-growing role in our society. But while the positive effects are clear to see, the potential pervasive effects are not always as obvious. In a #HLF21 dialogue that … 01. Oct 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 5 comments
So, what is the use of epidemiological models? What, then, is the use of epidemiological models? That was a central thread running through Tuesday’s hot topic panel on “Mathematics of Disease – the Science of Epidemic Modelling.” And the panel was an interesting … 29. Sep 2021 | By Markus Pössel | 2 comments
Dancing photons, chirpy lasers: The Lindau Lecture at #HLF21 What Read more 24. Sep 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 2 comments
What does the future of math and computing hold? On the final day of the 2021 Heidelberg Laureate Forum a panel of laureates convened to discuss “Advances in Computer Science, Mathematics and Computing.” The panel included Vint Cerf (2004 Turing Award), Yoshua Bengio (2018 … 24. Sep 2021 | By Khari Douglas | 3 comments
Sketchnotes of the Laureate Dialogue: Leslie Lamport and Whit Diffie talk about writing algorithms and proofs. 23. Sep 2021 | By Constanza Rojas-Molina | 0 comments
Sketchnotes of the Laureate Discussion on the Ethical, Societal and Environmental implications of Information Technology 23. Sep 2021 | By Constanza Rojas-Molina | 0 comments
Behind the scenes at the 8th HLF: Anna Wienhard on this year’s digital edition 23. Sep 2021 | By Constanza Rojas-Molina | 1 comment
Mathematical Metaphors As part of the 8th HLF, we were treated to a panel discussion titled “Scientists Get Creative to Engage the Public with Science”, hosted by science writer and mathematician Susan D’Agostino, and featuring ACM A.M. … 23. Sep 2021 | By Katie Steckles | 2 comments
A Heidelberg dialogue: Two laureates sit down to discuss proofs The two also shared a good research direction to follow. Read more 22. Sep 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 1 comment