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How can we make the power of mathematics tangible or even playful? Within the transfer project #MOIN - Modellregion Industriemathematik, we develop and test creative formats that transform mathematical research into interactive experiences for the public. Our approach is guided by the idea of rethinking research projects as demonstrators and presenting mathematical methods in accessible, imaginative ways.
Our demonstrators include an AR sandbox to visualize optimization processes, a browser-based code-cracking game where the player discover optimization strategies, a set of VR mini games that immerse participants in problem-solving tasks inspired by real industrial mathematics, and group challenges for multi-controller games and simulations, where participants join forces to solve complex tasks and experience mathematical concepts through teamwork and competition. These installations invite exploration, experimentation, and dialogue about how mathematics underpins technological and societal challenges.
By combining play and participation, #MOIN demonstrates how public engagement with mathematics can move beyond explanation toward co-experience, pushing the boundaries of how we communicate and connect with science.
