On Friday, June 12, the Frankfurt MathCityMap team took part in the Night of Science at the Riedberg Campus of Goethe University Frankfurt. This year marked the 20th edition of the science festival, which is organized by students. For us, it was already our second time participating in the event.
The changeable weather did not stop visitors from stopping by our booth. Throughout the evening, we had many engaging conversations about MathCityMap and the idea of bringing mathematics outdoors. Those who wanted to do more than just listen could try out the app themselves by taking part in the specially designed “Night of Science ’26″ Trail (Code: 3732886) and exploring the campus through mathematics.
From the opening at 5:00 p.m. until late in the evening, our booth attracted a steady stream of visitors. We were able to show many people how mathematical content can be combined with movement, exploration, and digital media – and perhaps even inspire a few of them to discover the world of outdoor mathematics.
Another highlight of the evening was the talk “Doing Mathematics Outdoors – What’s the Benefit?” at 10:15 p.m. The presentation introduced the MathCityMap system as well as the scientific background and research findings that support learning beyond the traditional classroom setting.
We would like to thank all visitors for their interest, the inspiring conversations, the valuable feedback, and their enthusiasm for our project. A special thank you goes to the organizers of the Night of Science, whose dedication once again made this wonderful event possible.