Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation

Check out the HLF Laureate Portrait with Endre Szemerédi! We took the chance during #HLF22 to talk to the 2012 Abel Prize recipient about mathematics, his research and his career. Watch the interesting interview here: https://lnkd.in/eHzji8eR

“I have recognized that nothing happens unless somebody is not satisfied with the status quo. And I believe that to this day, that becoming comfortable is a recipe for no progress at all. And so I am actually always looking for people who are just slightly unhappy.” – Vinton Gray Cerf, 2004 ACM A.M. Turing Award See the full “HLFF Shortcut” from Vinton Gray Cerf for more inspiring quotes: https://lnkd.in/edyguT5d

Many accomplished mathematicians discover their passion early on, often as children. For 2022 Fields Medalist June Huh, this realization did not come until much later in his life. Looking back, there had been flashes of interest and brilliance, but these came from a place of artistic pursuit and a seemingly unrelated game puzzle, illustrating how the paths to mathematical success are as varied as the individuals who walk them. This week at the HLFF Blog, Andrei Mihai looks at the mathematical puzzle that June Huh recalls encountering in middle school, which may have been an indication of his interest and aptitude in math, even if he did not realize it at the time. Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/ePZuZEQP

Today is the last day for journalists from all over the world who want to cover the 11th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) to apply for one of the limited number of travel grants! Make sure to submit your application for a travel grant by the end of today, April 28, 2024, via the online tool: https://lnkd.in/dTYw6KQW

During the Heidelberg Laureate Forum 2022, we sat down with Shigefumi Mori and talked with him about his passion for mathematics, his research and career, as well as the circumstances that led to his Fields Medal in 1990. Check out the “HLF Laureate Portrait” with Shigefumi Mori here: https://lnkd.in/eu8hZHrG

Congratulations to Amanda Randles on being awarded the 2023 ACM Prize in Computing for “groundbreaking contributions to computational health through innovative algorithms, tools, and high-performance computing methods for diagnosing and treating a variety of human diseases.”   We are particularly delighted to see Ms. Randles receive the award, as she was part of the cohort of young researchers at the very first HLF in 2013!   It would be an honor to welcome you at the 11th Heidelberg Laureate Forum!

Pi (π), the mathematical constant equal to a circle’s circumference divided by its diameter, is the subject of annual celebration. It has been a longstanding tradition to celebrate π by calculating the essentially infinite decimal places thereof. Most recently, computer engineers were able to calculate 105 trillion digits of the constant. This week at the HLFF Blog, Katie Steckles looks at various ingenious ways people calculate π, while also examining some older methods from history where the digits were calculated by hand. Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/eMs4TDRv

If you are a science journalist and want to report on this year’s Heidelberg Laureate Forum in September 2024, you can either apply for one of the limited number of travel grants or accreditation here: https://lnkd.in/dTYw6KQW Application deadlines: Travel Grant: April 28, 2024 Non-Travel Grant: September 18, 2024

“I want to do something important. I want to introduce new ideas and new concepts and I want to see those concepts make an impact.” – Dina Katabi (2017 ACM Prize in Computing). Check out her full “HLFF Shortcut” for more inspiring words: https://lnkd.in/e5DiaSqF

Congratulations to the 200 exceptional young researchers who have been selected to attend the 11th Heidelberg Laureate Forum! #HLF24 Sarah, Martina, Yasmin, Anna and the whole HLFF team look forward to seeing you all in Heidelberg this September for a week full of networking, exchange and inspiration!