Using LEGO as a Tool for Science Communication

Johannes Brantl1,2, Martin Dierolf1,2 and Franz Pfeiffer1,2,3,4

Using LEGO^® as a Tool for Science Communication: 

Design and Construction of a Model of the Munich Compact Light Source

Collection of Abstracts for the ICXS 2024 Workshop

1 Chair of Biomedical Physics, Department of Physics, TU Munich (D)

2 Munich Institute of Biomedical Engineering, TU Munich (D)

3 Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, TU Munich (D)

4 TUM Institute for Advanced Study, TU Munich (D)

Abstract : LEGO^® bricks are a versatile and engaging tool for science communication and outreach. By using LEGO^® to build miniaturized models of scientific facilities and instruments, researchers can educate the public and fellow investigators about complex scientific concepts in a fun and accessible way. In this work, we describe the construction of two large-scale LEGO^® models of the Munich Compact Light Source (MuCLS), a cutting-edge research facility that produces quasi-monochromatic high-intensity X-rays for various scientific applications.

Fig : Rendering of the Munich Compact Light Source LEGO^® model.

Workshop on biomedical applications at EPFL Lausanne

Data communication and remote powering for biomedical applications 

Workshop organized by Prof. Catherine Dehollain and Dr. Maria-Alexandra Paun
on February 24, 2017 at 09:00-17:00 in Room BC 01, EPFL Lausanne

Workshop Program

Time	Invited Speaker	Presentation Title
09:00-09:35	Professor Catherine DEHOLLAIN, EPFL, Lausanne, RF IC group	“Remotely powered sensor networks for medical applications”
09:35-10:10	Dr. Maria-Alexandra PAUN, EPFL, Lausanne, RF IC group	“Modeling and analysis of antennas in cochlear implants”
10:10-10:45	Dr. Gürkan YILMAZ, EPFL, Lausanne, RF IC group	“Wireless Power Transfer and Data Communication for Intracranial Neural Implants. Case Study: Epilepsy Monitoring”
Coffee Break (30 minutes)
11:15-11:50	Dr. Mehrdad GHANAD, EPFL, Lausanne, RF IC group	“Remotely-Powered Batteryless Implantable Local Temperature Monitoring System for Freely Moving Mice”
11:50-12:25	Francesca STRADOLINI, EPFL, Lausanne, LSI laboratory	“On-line monitoring of aesthetics during surgery: opportunities and challenges”
12:25-13:00	Professor Adrian M. IONESCU, EPFL, Lausanne, Nanolab laboratory	“Wearable biosensors and their applications in future digital health”
LUNCH (90 minutes)
14:30-15:05	Dr. Wladek GRABINSKI, MOS-AK Association (EU)	“FOSS TCAD/EDA simulation tools with molecular/bio/med modeling examples”
15:05-15:40	Dr. Albrecht LEPPLE-WIENHUES, Valtronic Technologies SA	“Ear infection, drug injectors and blood donation: innovative medical device development”
15:40-16:15	Dr. Qing WANG, CHUV, Lausanne	“Development of a flow-through telemetry implant for monitoring cardiovascular blood pressure in small rodents and human”
16:15-16:50	Professor Philippe RYVLIN, CHUV, Lausanne	“Wearable devices for neurological diseases: Towards more rigorous clinical evaluation”
Concluding remarks (10 minutes)