Open house day 2022
The school of mathematics and natural sciences opens its doors and invites the public to experience a day of exciting experiments, interesting research and a look behind the scenes. The diverse exhibitions and hands-on activities are suitable for young and old. In addition to a current lecture program and the many interesting exhibits, there is also the opportunity to take a look at some selected laboratories.
Detailed information can be found here:
Lectures
In addition to a mini-COVID symposium, there will be interesting lectures from the current research of the faculty and some neighboring faculties.
Lecture program
Movie
Film "Am Ende war es nur Chaos" - A short film on the role of chaos and disorder in thermodynamics Location: Lecture Hall- Cinema 32, each at 11:50 am, 2:13 pm, 4:36 pm Concept: Prof. Dr. Barbara Rüdiger Choreography: Jean Laurent Sasportes Film director: Ralf Silberkuhl
Exhibitions
Faculty 4 presents its research with over 50 stands (exhibits, hands-on stations, craft activities, ...) on four levels of Building VW. Come along with friends and family and let yourself be surprised. There are lots of activities for young and old.
Exhibitions in the VW building
- Level 7
- Level 8
- Level 9
- Level 10
Guided tours
Have you always wanted to see how scientists do research? On the Open Day, you can take part in five different guided tours of our research laboratories or the greenhouse.
| Guided tour | Meeting point | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour of the Institute of Atmospheric and Environmental Research - In the Institute's laboratories, air samples are analyzed for trace gases, temperatures in the upper atmosphere are measured, aircraft experiments are prepared and satellite instruments are built | information table building VW.8 | 12:00, 14:00 & | 16:00 |
| Making the smallest things big with electrons - live demonstration of the scanning electron microscope, participants are welcome to bring their own samples (insects, microelectronic components, grandparents' jewelry or even house dust) | VW stand, level 7 | every 30 min | |
| Experiments and exhibits relating to Goethe's theory of color - In a series of hands-on stations, we invite you to get active and experience the fascination of light and color for yourself with many experiments to try out and marvel at | information table building VW.8 | 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 & | 16:00 |
| Plants in research - a guided tour of our greenhouse | Botany stand, VW, level 7 | 14:00 & | 16:00 |
| What's blooming there? Plant identification goes digital - We show you how to use plant identification apps safely | Botany stand, VW, level 7 | 15:00 & | 17:00 |
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Radio Wuppertal interviewed some of the staff of Faculty 4 on the Open Day. To the interviews
Last modified: 04.03.2024
