Science Engagement & Communication

Working towards an accessible, diverse, and innovative research and development landscape:
The institute’s scientists deepen the understanding of how digital medicine – and the scientific and technological disciplines on which it is based – shape healthcare. They develop interactive, aesthetic exhibits and demonstrators, as well as experience-oriented formats that integrate artistic practices at the intersection of science, art, and technological development. These activities promote critical dialogue and participation in new technologies, attract new contributors, and strengthen a diverse research and development landscape. In doing so, they open up new perspectives, enhance societal relevance, and foster a culture of collaboration grounded in mutual respect and shared learning.

Citizens and professionals from both science and art are invited to participate and learn from one another. In doing so, Science Engagement at Fraunhofer MEVIS builds on the methods, principles, tools, and processes through which the institute fulfills its core mission.

We are delighted to be able to offer many activities related to the Year of the Future of Medicine in 2026!

 

Research with Impact:

Study Shows How Science and Society Can Work More Closely Together

Science Education in Digital Medicine: Engaging With Pre-University Talents

Science Education, STEM+, SciArt

#MOIN Campus–Nachbarschaft–Sichtbarkeit

Industrial Mathematics for Intelligent Systems and the World of Tomorrow

Science Education, STEM+, SciArt

Upper Secondary School Specialization “Digital Medicine”

Tomorrow’s Medicine for Today’s School

Science Education, STEM+, SciArt

For Everybody

We take you on a journey through the world of digital medicine and the associated STEM topics

Science Education, STEM+, SciArt

For School Students

Did you always want to know how the work of a researcher looks like? Do an internship? Want to participate in the programs and events we offer?

Science Education, STEM+, SciArt

For Students

Activities & assignments. Continuity from internship to master thesis is possible

Science Education, STEM+, SciArt

Learning Tools

Driven by our research activities we develop learning tools for online and on-site activities that are adaptable for different ages, aspects and target groups

Approaching STEM Through Art: Contextualising Digital Medicine via Creative Collaboration

Collaborative Production

We Flow into the World, and the World Flows into Us — The Beauty of Blood Flow

Co-creative Participation

Co-Creative Participation: Integrating Science and Art

Collaborative Production

Artist-In-Residency Program STEAM Imaging

An Experimental Artist Residency

Collaborative Production

Artist Residency STEAM Imaging V

Artists, school students and scientists explore digital medicine together

Collaborative Production

IntraBeing Expanded View

Permanent exhibit at the institute building at the main location in Bremen.

Collaborative Production

Artist Residency STEAM Imaging I

We are research partner of the artists Marshmallow Laser Feast (UK)

Collaborative Production

Artist Residency STEAM Imaging IV

Artists, school students and scientists explore digital medicine together

Collaborative Production

Immersive Installation: The Beauty of Blood Flow Analysis

Collaborative Production

Immersive Installation: Digital Medicine, Arts and STEAM: Before Us Lies ETERNERDY

Collaborative Production

Artist Residency STEAM Imaging III

Artists, school students and scientists explore digital medicine together

Science Engagement, Interaction, and Visualization: Exhibits Combined with Educational Offers in Digital Medicine

Science Engagement

Expert to Expert Communication

Workshops and tools become narrative spaces for sharing knowledge and shaping experiences.

Science Engagement

Moving Images & Immersive Experiences

Based on Real Medical Data

Science Engagement

Hybrid Online and On-site Experiences

Visit our partners, science museums and galleries on site and participate in in-depth workshops and lectures online

Science Engagement

Events

Science Engagement

Medical Interactive Exhibits

Based on Real Medical Data

Awards, Honors, and Testimonials

“Linking science, technology and art holds great potential for addressing our social, environmental and economic challenges in Europe. STEAM Imaging is a program that has been unleashing this power for years, creating an international lighthouse project focused on knowledge transfer and learning through art.”

Testimonial on STEAM

Veronika Liebl, Managing Director Festival Prix Exhibitions, Ars Electronica

Industry Award for Best Animation

Industry Award Best Animation, Raw Science Film Festival 2024, documentary ”We Flow into the World, and the World Flows into Us — The Beauty of Blood Flow” (US)

Nomination for Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs

Nominated as a finalist for the Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2022 in Art and Science, Falling Walls Conference (D)

Award for Best New Media Format

Industry Award for Best New Media Format, Raw Science Film Festival 2022, interactive installation “The Tides Within Us” (US)

“Opening research and development to society implies that expert knowledge is handled responsibly. Fraunhofer MEVIS stimulates critical dialogue in the public realm about new technologies in digital medicine and creates understanding and acceptance within society with this valuable transfer.”

Testimonial on Science Engagement

Prof. Bernd Scholz-Reiter, University of Bremen

Jury Mention for Storyscapes Award

Jury Mention for Storyscapes Award, Tribeca Festival 2022, virtual reality experience “EVOLVER” (US)

Industry Award for Best Infographic

Industry Award for Best Infographic, Raw Science Film Festival 2019, immersive installation “Digital Medicine, Arts and STEAM: Before Us Lies ETERNERDY” (US)

"Great visualization, sophisticated, cutting edge technologies and fore and foremost clinically valuable information."

Testimonial on 3D short movies

Dr. Dirk Simon, Siemens Digital Factory, about our 3D short movies

Honorary Mention STARTS Price

Honorary Mention STARTS (Science, Technology & the Arts) Prize 2021, interactive installation “The Tides Within Us” (EU)

Industry Award for Best Immersive Media

Industry Award for Best Immersive Media, Raw Science Film Festival 2018, immersive installation “Beauty of Blood Flow Analysis” (US)

Nominated at the 12th Fulldome Festival

Nominated at the 12th Fulldome Festival, 2018, immersive installation “Beauty of Blood Flow Analysis” (DE)

”So it came about that this class understood artist based research…”

Testimonial on the STEAM Imaging I workshop

Sonja Schachinger, proper partner KG, on the STEAM Imaging I workshop

Finalist Best Educational Media

Finalist Best Educational Media, Raw Science Film Festival 2018, STEAM application “InsideInsight” (US)

"I really enjoyed writing up this case study. I think it is an international gold standard, and a very different embedding strategy that others can learn from.” Mhairi Stewart (Museum für Naturkunde Berlin/Berlin School of Public Engagement)

Testimonial on Science Engagement


The Beauty of Blood Flow Analysis

This short movie shows the dynamic reconstruction of the blood flow of a healthy human heart. New imaging methods for flow visualizations as shown are integrated into software assistants to help doctors determine how the blood flow changes due to heart diseases without using a catheter. They help calculate how the blood pressure and shear forces on the wall of the blood vessels change for patients with heart valve problems. Additional patient-specific numerical flow simulations could help estimate the benefits provided by a new heart valve before an intervention.  

Contact Press / Media

Bianka Hofmann

Contact Science Engagement and Press & Media Work

Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine MEVIS
Max-von-Laue-Str. 2
28359 Bremen

Phone +49 421 17879 2151

Contact Press / Media

Sabrina Tölken

Contact Science Engagement

Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine MEVIS
Max-von-Laue-Str. 2
28359 Bremen

Phone +49 421 17879 2237