Jul 03, 2025
Long Night of the Sciences 2025
Long Night of Sciences 2025 at the Chair of Statistics and Econometrics, esp. in Traffic Sciences
On June 20, 2025, the Chair of Statistics and Econometrics, especially in Traffic Sciences participated again in the 22nd Dresden Long Night of Sciences. The event offered visitors a diverse program featuring cutting-edge research, interactive experiments, and freshly made Belgian waffles that proved immensely popular throughout the evening.
Research Made Accessible: Lectures and Presentations
The academic program began with Prof. Dr. Ostap Okhrin's lecture "Nobel Prize in Economics 2024: Explained Simply" where he clearly presented the laureates' groundbreaking work and its significance for economic sciences.
Dr. Martin Treiber then demonstrated his traffic simulator in the presentation "The Way Out of Traffic Jams - Can Traffic Scientists Help?" Attendees learned about traffic formation mechanisms and received practical tips for avoiding congestion in daily commuting.
Interactive Science: Hands-on Activities
Younger visitors particularly enjoyed the car racing game organized by Dianzhao, which taught basic traffic control principles through play. Various mathematical experiments allowed participants to explore statistical methods and their applications in traffic research.
Belgian Waffles: The Evening's Highlight
The waffle station became the event's unexpected star attraction. Supplies eventually ran out due to overwhelming demand, but not before filling the venue with a sweet aroma that perfectly complemented the scientific discussions.
Conclusion
The 2025 Long Night of Sciences was another resounding success for our Chair. The perfect blend of academic lectures, hands-on experiments, and culinary delights demonstrated how scientific research can be both intellectually stimulating and genuinely entertaining for visitors of all ages.