AG Heinzelmann Science Communication
Science school lesson
by David Wößmann and Stefan Stojilkovic
This project was a workshop for 9th-grade pupils at a vocational school ("Realschule") about science and the process of research.
We introduced the pupils to scientific thinking with a lecture about the scientific method, and help them apply this knowledge in practice. Pupils participated in a hands-on session with five different experiments that involved crafting and testing hypotheses. We further aimed to inspire their creative thinking through a bridge-building activity. We also hoped to show them that science and experiments can be fun and inspiring.
Our project thus built links between university and the non-academic people, who make research possible.
'Let's retell the story...'
by Selina Morscheid & Marie Lorenz
Knowledge can be conveyed through music—on a factual level but also on an emotional level. That's why I wrote the song ‘Let's retell the story...’. It addresses the downside of ‘green innovation’ and raises questions of global justice. While the North is improving its carbon footprint with e-mobility, countries in the South are bearing the ecological and social costs. The song focuses on the Atacama desert in Chile, which contains a large part of the world's lithium reserves. Lithium mining, which is needed for electric car batteries, leads to water shortages, environmental destruction, and cultural loss. With poetic images and critical questions, the lyrics argue that e-mobility can only be a path to true climate justice if it is not based on colonial structures such as unequal power relations but rather on fair participation of the local population, less consumption, and global solidarity.
(MOLECULAR) SCIENCE DECODED
by Aleksandra Lisowska & Nicolas Santiago Antunez de Mayolo Daly
This project builds a bridge between key topics in molecular sciences and the wider public. Our goal is to make complex ideas---like cell structure and life cycles, DNA, and hydrogels---easy to understand and approachable. By presenting these concepts in a light and engaging way, we aim to show how the fundamentals of our university studies connect to real-world applications. Science doesn’t have to feel distant or overly technical---our project is about bringing it closer to everyone.
Our results are published on the MSSE Instagram account.
Connected science in virtual reality (VR)
by Maximilian Burr & Cornelius Bartosch
This project makes science more approachable and encourages curiosity in exploring different fields of science in a visually appealing way. In virtual reality, users can enter a 3D virtual space filled with floating spheres, each representing a scientific publication. Using a hand controller, the user can navigate around and move closer to different spheres. When getting closer, more information about the scientific publication appears. Upon clicking on the title, users can read the entire publication. Related publications are also displayed.
Science Decoded
by Luca Barda & Jonathan Schmidt
“Science Decoded” is a project dedicated to making science more accessible and trustworthy. In a world full of misinformation, we break down how science works, how scientists reach conclusions, and why the scientific process is worth trusting. By tackling common misconceptions and scepticist arguments, we aim to show that science isn’t just for experts—it’s for everyone.
You can see the results on the Instagram account.
Endometriosis lesson
by Caroline Düx, Milan Schmidle & Fabian Sturm
A lesson for pupils of the age of 15-17 years about endometriosis to raise awareness on the topic. Endometriosis is a common disease that is often only recognized late or even not at all due to a lack of knowledge about its existence in the general public as well as even some physicians. Awareness is very important, because the earlier endometriosis is diagnosed the better it can be treated. Therefore, pupils should be informed so they can recognise endometriosis for themselves or their friends. With endometriosis the endometrium spreads outside of the uterus and causes strong menstrual pain.
ArtScience Podcast
by MS
This podcast project aims to explore the intersection of science, art, and philosophy through sound. Its goal is to make scientific and philosophical concepts accessible by using expert interviews, storytelling, and music/sound art. Designed for a broad audience, particularly those outside academia, the podcast seeks to provide a fresh perspective on how to engage with different ideas.