Tell me, ITAS
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type of event:
open meet up with researchers
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date:
every Tuesday
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time:
13:00 - 15:00
Do you sometimes ask yourself questions like: Why is urban greenery so good for us in summer? Or how dangerous is the use of artificial intelligence? You'll get answers to your questions straight from us - directly, on site, from the researchers themselves.
At “Tell me, ITAS”, our researchers move their workplace to Karl9 every Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. and answer your questions about their research topics. Registration is not necessary, you can come and go at any time. We look forward to seeing you!
Future Questions
What are exoskeletons capable of?
Stronger, faster, more precise – that's how we could work and live if we used exoskeletons. But why do we only see exoskeletons in Hollywood? Jérémy Lefint discusses the opportunities and risks of exoskeletons and human augmentation with you.
How do we strengthen trust in science and journalism?
And how does this work, especially in times of fake news and disinformation? Journalist Katja Thorwarth and researcher Dana Mahr discuss with you the challenges and opportunities in communicating scientific topics.
What questions would you like to ask again?
All these questions have already been asked in previous issues of “Tell me, ITAS”. Do you find one or more topics interesting? Then write an e-mail to karl9∂itas.kit.edu with your favorite questions!
How can we find joint solutions to technology conflicts?
Whether wind turbines, nuclear energy or self-driving cars - some citizens are enthusiastic about new technological developments, others are not. Researcher Peter Hocke explains what researchers mean by "technology conflicts" and how we can counter them.
How do I myself conduct research for sustainability?
You don't have to work in science to do research on sustainability! Pia Laborgne and Eva Wendeberg show you what self-experiments are and how you can start researching straight away.
How do we find a repository for high-level radioactive waste?
Mit dem Ausstieg aus der Atomenergie in Deutschland ist nicht alles getan. Wie wir ein Endlager für nukleare Abfälle finden und warum das so lange braucht, verrät Forscherin Elske Bechthold.
What risks arise from the use of artificial intelligence?
Artificial intelligence is on the rise in many areas of our everyday lives. Researcher Lucas Staab talks about the social risks this poses (apart from the downfall of humanity) and how we can deal with them.
How can citizen participation in science succeed?
Real-world labs, dialogs, surveys - there are many ways for the public to participate in research. How would you like to participate in scientific processes and what do you actually need to do so? Franziska Sörgel is happy to talk to you about this.
How does sustainability at universities work?
Business trips, catering, waste separation - sustainability is not only a research topic at universities. Susanne Ober explains what we can do to make everyday university life more sustainable.
Is the energy supply safe in Karlsruhe?
The energy transition is already well underway in Karlsruhe. ITAS researchers Pia Laborgne, Georgia Alexandri and Volker Stelzer will discuss with you what this means for energy security and sustainability.
How much responsibility do we want to hand over to machines?
The boundaries between humans and technology are becoming increasingly blurred - especially in the healthcare sector. Dana Mahr and Maria Maia discuss which technologies are revolutionizing our health, the challenges and opportunities and what this all means for you.
How do people in Korea use urban trees?
And how are urban trees used differently by women and men or by us in Germany? Jaewon Son would like to discuss these and other questions with you. Jaewon answers your questions in English.