What’s in a scientist’s mind? the HLF Questionnaire – Part 3 Martin Hairer is a mathematician specialized in probability. He started his training in physics, but soon realized that physics can be a bit ‘dirty’. That is, making assumptions in physics can be messy, while mathematics … 13. Feb 2018 | By Constanza Rojas-Molina | 1 comment
Experience, Learn and Share at the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Written by Zaineb Chelly Dagdia Everything starts with an inspiration and a dream. Sometimes things keep popping up in your mind even when you close your eyes; when you go to bed or when you … 07. Dec 2017 | By Guest blogger | Comments Off on Experience, Learn and Share at the Heidelberg Laureate Forum
Connect. Inform. Empower. The Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF) and German Scholars Organization (GSO) teamed up to host their alumni at a two-day workshop here in Heidelberg. Cultivating scientific exchange and communication is essential to progress, a truth … 04. Dec 2017 | By Wylder Green | 2 comments
What’s in a scientist’s mind? the HLF Questionnaire – Part 2 Larwan Berke is a PhD student in Computer Science, and participated in the 5th Heidelberg Laureate Forum. His research focuses on developing software to assist people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH), so … 11. Nov 2017 | By Constanza Rojas-Molina | Comments Off on What’s in a scientist’s mind? the HLF Questionnaire – Part 2
What is in a scientist’s mind? – The HLF Questionnaire Ever wondered what do scientists think? What are their motivations, what inspires them…what is their favorite symbol? Francisca is a Computer Scientist in Nigeria, and a participant of last September’s Heidelberg Laureate Forum. During her … 06. Nov 2017 | By Constanza Rojas-Molina | Comments Off on What is in a scientist’s mind? – The HLF Questionnaire
5 Ways to Troll Your Neural Network Alexei Efros, recipient of the 2016 ACM Prize in Computing, opened his lecture with a striking fact: 74% of web traffic is visual. “Everybody’s talking about big data, the data deluge—all this data being rained … 27. Oct 2017 | By Ben Orlin | 2 comments
Post HLF- Let the Forum be your Field(s) of Dreams As you get back into the swing of things with your day-to-day life, you may be beginning to process what you experienced at the HLF only a few short weeks ago. I want to assure … 24. Oct 2017 | By Alaina G. Levine | Comments Off on Post HLF- Let the Forum be your Field(s) of Dreams
Podcast: Meet the meQuanics talk with Nana Liu In Episode 38 of his popular podcast Meet the meQuanics, Simon Devitt discussed the 5th HLF with Nana Liu of the Centre for Quantum Technologies of the National University of Singapore and Singapore University of … 20. Oct 2017 | By Nana Liu | 0 comments
Neues und altes Bewusstsein? Mindestens ebenso wichtig wie die offiziellen Vorträge und Vorträge im Heidelberger Preisträgerforum sind die Möglichkeiten zu informellen Gesprächen mit den Preisträgern, Gästen und Nachwuchswissenschaftlern. Im interessantesten Falle ergänzen sich Vorträge und Gespräche. Semantische Querverbindungen beim … 18. Oct 2017 | By Markus Pössel | 3 comments
Consciousness, the new or the old way? At least as important as the official talks and lectures at the Heidelberg Laureate Forum are the opportunities for informal conversations with the laureates, guests, and young researchers. Among some of the most interesting situations … 18. Oct 2017 | By Markus Pössel | 0 comments
