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02/16/2017 10:58

Engage with the world’s brightest mathematicians and computer scientists in Heidelberg!

Wylder Green Communications
Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation

    Foundation awards 15 travel grants to journalists to cover the 5th Heidelberg Laureate Forum

    This September, recipients of the Abel Prize, the ACM A.M. Turing Award, the ACM Prize in Computing, the Fields Medal and the Nevanlinna Prize are invited to gather in Heidelberg to meet with 200 young researchers from all over the world at the 5th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF). In addition to providing 15 travel grants, the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF) extends an open invitation to all journalists around the world who are interested in reporting on the 5th HLF to register online.

    This invitation creates a unique opportunity for journalists to cover the Forum and to associate with the preeminent scientists of mathematics and computer science. The 5th HLF will take place from September 24–29, 2017, and applications for the coveted travel grants are accepted until May 15, 2017.

    The HLF offers a carefully selected group of young researchers in mathematics and computer science the extraordinary chance to meet the preeminent scientists in their fields for one week of cross-generational scientific dialogue. What distinguishes the HLF from traditional conferences is the unique social atmosphere that inspires a blend of acute discussions and informal interactions among the participants. Lectures, workshops and panel discussions embolden scientifically driven debate, while various social events encourage the participants to pursue their discourse outside the lecture halls and to get to know each other. Embedded once again into the program is the Hot Topic session, which is especially interesting for the media. At the 4th HLF in 2016, the focus revolved around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a panel of experts addressed the costs and benefits created by developments brought on by AI. The theme for the session in 2017 at the 5th HLF will delve into quantum computing, more information will be available soon on the HLF homepage:
    heidelberg-laureate-forum.org

    The Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation offers 15 travel grants of up to 3,000 euros to enable journalists to report on this compelling networking event for the pinnacle in computer science and mathematics. Grants cover the travel costs as well as board and accommodation during the stay in Heidelberg (starting with a media-get-together on the evening of September 23).

    Until May 15, 2017, journalists from all over the world are invited to apply, irrespective of their media affiliation (print, TV, online, radio). The applications must include the following: a short CV, three samples of work (indicating respective medium), a synopsis of publications to date (indicating respective medium), planned contributions regarding the HLF as well as a preliminary travel itinerary including estimated costs.

    Please send your travel grant applications to: media@heidelberg-laureate-forum.org
    Application deadline: May 15, 2017

    All journalists who wish to cover the 5th HLF are requested to register using the following link: (regardless of whether or not they choose to apply for a travel grant)
    https://application.heidelberg-laureate-forum.org/intern/regj_registration_for.p...

    Background
    The Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF) annually organizes the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), which is a networking event for mathematicians and computer scientists from all over the world. The 5th Heidelberg Laureate Forum will take place from September 24–29, 2017. The HLFF was established and is funded by the German foundation Klaus Tschira Stiftung (KTS), which promotes natural sciences, mathematics and computer science. The Scientific Partners of the HLFF are the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) and Heidelberg University. The HLF is strongly supported by the award-granting institutions, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the International Mathematical Union (IMU), and the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (DNVA).

    Registration and Press Inquiries
    Wylder Green
    Christiane Schirok
    Communications
    Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation
    Schloss-Wolfsbrunnenweg 33, 69118 Heidelberg, Germany
    media[at]heidelberg-laureate-forum.org
    Telephone: +49 6221 533 381

    Internet: www.heidelberg-laureate-forum.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/HeidelbergLaureateForum
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/HLForum
    YouTube: www.youtube.com/LaureateForum
    Science Blog: www.scilogs.com/hlf


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    Press conference at 4th HLF with ACM A.M. Turing laureate Barbara Liskov
    Press conference at 4th HLF with ACM A.M. Turing laureate Barbara Liskov
    © Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation / Flemming – 2016
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    © Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation
    © Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation

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    Criteria of this press release:
    Journalists, Scientists and scholars
    Information technology, Mathematics, Physics / astronomy
    transregional, national
    Press events, Scientific Publications
    English


     

    Press conference at 4th HLF with ACM A.M. Turing laureate Barbara Liskov


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