"Pitch Your Science" is the motto under which 20 students from the Ruhr University have developed science communication projects. On July 15 and 16, the project now invites to the Bochum Planetarium for the exhibition of the projects.
Under the direction of Dr. Hartwig Junge, Sophie Aerdker (Department Physics and Astronomy), and Ilja Jaroschewski (Department Physics and Astronomy), ideas were “pitched,” prototypes were designed, and these were further developed into finished products during the summer semester of 2023. Working in interdisciplinary groups, the students created six products that offer new, exciting, and playful perspectives on “Our Universe.” All projects were implemented in cooperation with the Makerspace at Ruhr University Bochum. The following projects were developed at this teaching and experimentation facility on the former Opel campus:
- Solar System Board Game
A playful journey through our solar system. - Timeline Carpet
From Nebra into space: An illustrated journey through the history of astrophysics in three carpets. - Solar Minecraft
Explore realistic representations of Mars and the Moon, solve interesting challenges about our solar system and learn more about space travel in a co-op Minecraft adventure.
- Sounds & Symmetry
Outdated and modern science - the combination of astronomy and music: what do the development of the first models of the solar system have in common with Fourier series and a musical instrument.
- Helios
Learn how earth's magnetic field interacts with its environment and protects us from magnetic solar storms. - Civilisation and Space Podcast
Philipp and Moruff discuss how one civilization can be built on another.
On July 15 and 16, visitors can view and try out the project results and prototypes in the Bochum Planetarium. Interested people of all ages are invited.