The contribution of maths and computer science to understanding the climate crisis was discussed at the Hot Topic panel at the 11th HLF. Beatrice Ellerhoff, Aglaé Jézéquel and Jakob Zscheischler discussed mathematical challenges and the use of ML in environmental science, as well as the importance of interdisciplinary research and science communication. Read more
A common German saying is that “love goes through the stomach” – but perhaps the same could be said of research?
We asked twelve researchers: If you had to choose a meal to describe your research – which one would you choose and why? Read more
Illustrator Constanza Rojas-Molina
summarizes the week of the 10th Heidelberg Laureate Forum, which once a year brings together bright young mathematicians and computer scientists with the most prominent scientists in the field, in sketch notes! Read more
While the laureates are the main attraction of the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), the young researchers are the heart and soul of the event. It is only fitting that during the first day of this year’s 10th HLF, young researchers took to the stage to present some of their own work. Read more
A Champion for Change – Francis Saa-Dittoh
Ghanaian PhD student Francis Saa-Dittoh is a ferocious reader of sci-fi books. His reading habits have taught him that technology-wise almost anything imaginable is possible. However, his practical involvement in the field of information and communication technology for development (ICT4D) has taught him that what is possible isn’t always appropriate. Read more
This Spotlight shines on the deeply passionate computer scientist and alumna of the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), Aderonke Busayo Sakpere from Nigeria.
We sat down with her to talk about two of her ongoing projects: “Kọ́Èdè”, an app to help early childhood learning of her native Yoruba language, as well as the Tech Girls Club, a mentorship program for young women in STEM that she founded in 2019. Read more
