29 August 2024
Eindhoven Semicon Summer School attracts worldwide talent
- International talent
- International student
When: 13th - 15th of May 2024
Time: All evenings from 18.00h - 20.30h
Where: At Belgisch Biercafé in Eindhoven (Stratumseind 95, 5611 ER Eindhoven)
English: Day 1 & 3
Dutch: Day 2
Ever wondered what a real scientist looks like? What does a scientist do all day? What do they dream about? Wouldn’t it be great if you could just meet a scientist in a pub and ask them all your questions? Well, we’ve got good news for you!
Pint of Science is an annual science festival, and this year, it's coming to Eindhoven and 9 other cities in the Netherlands! From the 13th to the 15th of May, we're bringing researchers to your local pub to share the latest in the world of science. No boring slide shows, just entertaining talks by passionate researchers. With no complex words or formulas, our scientists will explain their work in a way that's easy to understand and relate to. And if you still have questions, there’s plenty of time for those too. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet the people shaping the science of tomorrow. Come and have a drink with them!
We've organized events in both Dutch and English, ensuring everyone feels welcome. So, bring your family and friends along for a night of learning and fun. We guarantee everyone will walk away with new knowledge and a smile on their face.
Day 1: Monday May 13 (EN)
Building a Greener Tomorrow: Innovations in Sustainability
Direct Air Capture: Closing the carbon cycle for a greener world
Arno van Hoof (Carbyon)
Sustainable Futures built with 3D Clay Printing and Architectural Hallucinations with AI Cristina Nan (TU/e)
Day 2: Dinsdag 14 mei (NL)
Toekomstige maatschappij
Creëren van connecties door middel van licht Team IGNITE (Ivy van Dongen)
Minder stress en werkdruk in de zorg door het combineren van informatie in een dashboard Sima Ipakchian Askari (Vilans/Fontys)
De toekomst is synchronisatie? Nino Basilashvili
Day 3: Wednesday May 15 (EN)
Frontiers of Robotics: Exploring Innovation and Imagination
Will soccer robots beat the human world champions in 2050? Team Tech United (TU/e)
Tiny Wonders, Mighty Precision: Helping Microsurgeons excel through Robotics Theodosia Thomas & Piyush Alexander (Microsure)
From sputting ketchup bottles to soft robot Bas Overvelde (TU/e, AMOLF)
You can reserve your spot by buying tickets (€5, one drink included) and find the detailed program at: https://pintofscience.nl/events/eindhoven
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