Exciting insights on Science Day

How can simulations help us to better understand biological systems? The answer to this question can be found at the SimTech booth at this year's Science Day. Here you'll experience interactive exhibits and playful experiments. You can also get creative: Thesis Art transforms scientific ideas in artistic representations.

When? 1pm to 7pm
Where? Pfaffenwaldring 5a

For all age groups.

More information can be found in our event app [de].

[Photo: University of Stuttgart / SimTech]

How do you measure your height with a radar sensor? Try it - contactless, fast and surprisingly precise. In the CARLA simulator, you can experience how autonomous vehicles are tested in complex virtual surroundings. If you're interested in creativity, the AI procedure "neural style transfer" can transform your own image into the style of a famous painting.

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.  
Where? Upper foyer, Pfaffenwaldring 47

Recommended for visitors aged 14 and above.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

Can computer simulations be used to recreate a piece of the real world in detail? Yes, they can! This endeavor isn't just a thrill for researchers; it's also a profoundly valuable tool for simulating scenarios, tackling technical hurdles, and refining solutions. Its potential is particularly exciting in the fields of virtual reality and artificial intelligence, offering a gateway to extraordinary possibilities. Want to try it out? At the IPVS (Institute for Parallel and Distributed Systems) stand, our young visitors are welcome to try out VR technology and AI-controlled simulations in a playful and interactive way.

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.  
Where? Universitätsstraße 38, room 0.008

For children of pre-school age and above.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

[Photo: Sven Cichowicz]

Experience and reflect on artificial intelligence: With our VR glasses you can take a dive into virtual realities. Another highlight: Talk to the communicating robots Double II and Temi. Discuss the societal effects of AI and test your instincts for digital truth in our interactive Fake News Check. Young visitors can express their ideas of AI creatively and colorfully on a large canvas.

When? 1 pm to 7 pm
Where? Lower Foyer, Pfaffenwaldring 47

For everyone aged 6 and above.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

[Photo: University of Stuttgart / IRIS]

Mathematics with a twist: At the department's booth, you'll find a topological puzzle, knots, and the dice snake! Those who love competition can prove themselves in combinatorial games at "Beat the Mathematicians." Find out what it is and how to play it flawlessly.

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where? Pfaffenwaldring 53, Foyer

For students and adults.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

[Photo: University of Stuttgart]

How can chemical processes be made even more efficient and sustainable? Researchers from the Collaborative Research Center 1333 demonstrate how catalysis can save energy and resources. Experience catalysis in a playful way through experiments with a potato, test your skills at mini golf to determine activation energy, and slip into the role of a researcher yourself by working in the glove box.

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where? Pfaffenwaldring 55

For children and adults.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

[Photo: Friedrich Stemmler]

At the stand of the Institute of Smart Sensors you can measure your reaction time to within a trillionth of a second. There are also small prizes to be won if you take part in the reaction time challenge.

Another highlight: Come and explore the world's first portable electron spin resonance spectrometer and a portable nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer - the physical components behind the well-known MRI technology.

Furthermore, the "Theremin" playable instrument invites you to join in, showcasing electromagnetic fields in a playful, musical way.

Get to know the research projects of the future cluster "QSens - Quantum Sensors of the Future" at the University of Stuttgart. The goal is to collaborate with industry to make quantum sensors practical for everyday use.

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where? Pfaffenwaldring 47, upper foyer

For teenagers and adults.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

[Photo: Max Kovalenko]

Dr. Wolf Wölfel captivates audiences of all ages with demonstrations and physical experiments. What exactly is a spinning top? And how many balloons fit in a very cold pot? With stunning experiments, this stage show unveils the captivating world of natural phenomena. Fun is guaranteed!

When? 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where? Pfaffenwaldring 53

For children and adults.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

[Photo: Frank Eppler]

We'll show you how to generate and store electricity from sunlight using solar cells. Build your own fruit tea solar cell, which you'll then test. You'll meet researchers who will give you insights into their scientific work.

Institute tours will take place at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. We'll build the fruit tea solar cells at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., and the lemon batteries at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Please note: Limited number of participants for the experiments – please register in advance at the booth!

Where? Outdoor area, Pfaffenwaldring 47

For everyone ages 10 and up.

More information is available in the event app [de].

[Photo: Adobe Stock]

Marvel at the world's first adaptive skyscraper! Its special supporting structure, equipped with hydraulic cylinders, adapts to loads in real time and saves significant amounts of material and emissions through intelligent control. Here, you can gain insight into the functionality of the world's first adaptive demonstrator skyscraper (D1244) and marvel at the possibilities of ultralightweight construction. The adaptive steel skeleton is a vivid example of how mass can be drastically reduced using modern control technology. The adaptability of the structure allows us to exceed the limits of conventional lightweight construction and enable further significant material savings.

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where? Pfaffenwaldring 14

For children and adults.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

[Photo: University of Stuttgart / Uli Regenscheit]

Discover our fascinating contribution to climate-neutral aviation! Our demonstrator invites you to experience exciting measurement technology applications with interactive laser courses. Explore the optimization of spray properties to reduce emissions with us and immerse yourself in the world of sustainable aviation technology!

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where? Pfaffenwaldring 5a

For everyone ages 14 and up.

More information can be found in the event app [de].

Using the smart grid model, which replicates a local grid, you can try your hand at controlling a decentralized energy storage system. Will you be able to balance consumers and producers?

Observe the opportunities and problems of the energy transition and explore possible solutions.

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where? Upper Foyer, Pfaffenwaldring 47

For everyone ages 10 and up.

More information can be found in the event app [de]. 

[Photo: Canva]

An autonomous snow-clearing robot, a sounding rocket, or a small satellite: As part of the Future Initiative for Aerospace 2050, projects are being funded at the University of Stuttgart that provide students with hands-on learning. Come along and ask your own questions.

When? 2 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.
Where? Pfaffenwaldring 27

For anyone interested in studying image science or interested in aerospace.

More information in the event app [de].

[Photo: Uli Regenscheit]

3D printers, laser cutters, embroidery machines, cutting plotters, and much more are available at the Makerspace at the University of Stuttgart. We invite everyone to marvel at our equipment during small workshops and hands-on activities, experiment with fascinating exhibits, and learn about the diverse possibilities of creative design. And for those who want to take home a souvenir, there's a little surprise.

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where? Pfaffenwaldring 45

For children ages 6 and up, with parental support if necessary.

More information in the event app [de].

[Photo: Ulrich Fries]

Rennteam Uni Stuttgart is a student association that designs and builds an electric racing car every year to compete in races against other teams from all over Europe. Students from all disciplines have the chance to put their theoretical knowledge in the fields of mechanics, aerodynamics, electronics or management into practice. Two vehicles are on display on Science Day.

When? 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where? Outdoor area around the "Universität" S-Bahn Station in front of Pfaffenwaldring 9 and 12.

For children age 8 and above.

More information can be found in the event app [de]. 

[Photo: Rennteam | Partenfelder]

Get to know founders and entrepreneurs personally at frei[raum]. Find out what entrepreneurship really means and what it takes to successfully implement your ideas. In a workshop (which we offer three times throughout the day), you can find out if you, too, might have the potential to become a future entrepreneur.

When? 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. (90 minutes each)
Where? frei[raum] at Pfaffenwaldring 45

For anyone interested in entrepreneurship and startups or who wants to develop their own ideas.

More information in the event app [de].

[Photo: stuvus]