Research magazine "future"

Main Topic: Computer, how am I? Media of Cooperation

What do humans do with media, and what do media do with us? Since 2016, the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) Media of Cooperation at the University of Siegen has been examining phenomena in digital society. This future issue focuses on the interplay between human interaction and technology. 

Further topics:

• Freedom and duty: Kant research at the University of Siegen (p. 42)
• Chitin: Clearing the path for a material of the future (p. 50)
• Equal opportunity in competition for university places (p. 58)
• What happens when support has unintended effects? About the research training group “Consequences of social services work" (p. 66)
• The local region as a research field: Living labs in the FUSION project (p. 74)

Main Topic: Smart Life and Smart Work

Whether hi-tech machines in a factory, chatbots in the office or Alexa in our living room, all these things are "smart" in their own way. In this issue of future, we explore how smart technology is changing our lives.

Further topics:

• "Fact check: Family reunification for refugees (p. 46)
• Between enthusiasm and disappointment: why people leave volunteering (p. 55)
• "An ungodly man who is willing to do God’s work": What do Donald Trump and evangelical Christians in the U.S. have in common? (p. 63)
• "Learning to Sense": artificial intelligence for novel image sensors (p. 70)
   

Main Topic: Matter and Quantum Systems

The focus of our new magazine is the latest cutting-edge research in the field of "Matter and Quantum Systems" at the University of Siegen. We provide insights into the mysterious world of ultra-tiny particles. GPS, smartphones, satellites, superconductors, TV sets – without quantum physics, none of these would be possible as we know them today.

Further topics:

•  Achieving More Sustainability with »Pleasurable Troublemakers« (p. 60)
• Fact Check: »National Socialism memorials provide educational opportunities, even for elementary school children« (p. 64)
• Shedding New Light on Viruses (p. 79)

Main Topic: Youth and Age

Our researchers immerse themselves in real lives: Key words are: Dementia, technology learning formats for senior citizens, gangsta rap, local educational landscapes and a debate

Further topics:

• Fact check: Is people‘s trust in European politics really as low as it seems?
• How a global sign language improves opportunities for participation
• A smart home for everybody

Main Topic: Exploring the nanocosmos

How harmful are nanoparticles from sun creams to aquatic organisms? Can DNA analyses improve cancer detection? And can artificial diamonds be developed into a super capacitor? - You can read all this and much more in the future issue 2020.

Further topics:

• When plants get lost in space
• The power of popularity
• Are environmental protection and economic growth compatible?

Main Topic: Media of Cooperation

Diagnosis of the digital society: How has our society changed through digitally networked media?

Further topics:

• University and Society: New school, new beginning! – new disappointment?
• Pro and Contra: When machines are supposed to help
• University and Business: A chair to wear