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How the Internet of Things could help us feed the world sustainably

According to UN projections, the world could have 10 billion people by 2050, and feeding everyone will not be an easy task. At the same time, environmental problems like water scarcity or soil erosion put …

24. Feb 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 13 comments

Computers and Proof

In the final session of the Virtual HLF, as part of a discussion on the topic ‘Where can computer science and mathematics interact fruitfully?’, the conversation turned to the question of proof. In the words …

06. Oct 2020 | By Katie Steckles | 2 comments

Applying Mathematics and Computer Science to Everyday Life – Anecdotes from Donald Knuth and Robert Tarjan

On day two of the Virtual Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) 2020, Robert Endre Tarjan and Donald Ervin Knuth engaged in a freewheeling conversation about mathematics, computer science, and art. Donald Knuth was the 1974 ACM …

25. Sep 2020 | By Khari Douglas | 0 comments

Computer graphics researchers are finally getting the recognition they deserves — and it’s a good lesson for young researchers

Pat Hanrahan and Edwin Catmull have often felt like underdogs in the computer science academic world. In a time when some of the greatest minds were creating AIs and cryptographic algorithms, the two spent their …

23. Sep 2020 | By Andrei Mihai | 0 comments

HLF 2018: Is Bill Phillips The Coolest Guy In the World?

Maybe not. But Nobel physicist Phillips for sure stole the show with an explosively fun presentation at HLF 2018 today. Here’s what happened. Read more

26. Sep 2018 | By Gina Smith | 3 comments

Inspired by Star Wars, BYU’s Futuristic 3D Display Tech Works Like This …

Scientists for years have been trying to duplicate the kinds of holographic 3D display tech we see in Star Wars, The Matrix and other movies. Here’s how one scientist flipped the problem on its head — and solved it. By GINA SMITH Read more

26. Feb 2018 | By Gina Smith | 6 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

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

4 Tech Heroines we should celebrate on Ada Lovelace Day and International Girls Day

Post written by Dr. Larissa Suzuki of Chair of Smart Cities, Tech London Advocates and H Research Associate, Department of Computer Science – University College London I have spent the last decade of my life working with applied …

12. Oct 2017 | By suzuki | 4 comments

Young Researchers Learn from Each Other at HLF17

Despite the pride of being selected to the prestigious program “Heidelberg Laureate Forum,” what can a young researcher get out of this unique opportunity? It is a question which I always had and it always …

24. Sep 2017 | By Guest blogger | 0 comments

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