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Beyond Numbers: The Cool Side of Math

  • Bianka Hofmann
  • Mar 14
  • 2 min read

As someone deeply committed to multi- and transdisciplinary research and public engagement, I am delighted to have initiated the "Digital Medicine" specialization at the Oberschule am Waller Ring secondary school alongside mathematician Sabrina Tölken and teacher Jan Wicke.


Mathematics is often seen as abstract, theoretical, or even intimidating. But what if we could change that perception by showing its direct impact on our daily lives, healthcare, and future innovations? That’s precisely what the MOIN initiative—short for "Model Region for Industrial Mathematics"—aims to achieve.


Prof. Dr. Matthias Günther, Bianka Hofmann, Dr. Susanne Diekmann, Sabrina Tölken, Jan-Philipp Redlich, Rieke Alpers, and Dr. Anna Rörich from Fraunhofer MEVIS as well as teacher Jan Wicke from the Oberschule am Waller Ring are committed to the digital medicine profile (from left).Copyright: © Jens Lehmkühler / UBRA
Prof. Dr. Matthias Günther, Bianka Hofmann, Dr. Susanne Diekmann, Sabrina Tölken, Jan-Philipp Redlich, Rieke Alpers, and Dr. Anna Rörich from Fraunhofer MEVIS as well as teacher Jan Wicke from the Oberschule am Waller Ring are committed to the digital medicine profile (from left).Copyright: © Jens Lehmkühler / UBRA

MOIN is a project designed to highlight the real-world relevance of industry mathematics, make the subject more engaging for students, and inspire the next generation of problem solvers. One of its most exciting endeavors is contributing to the new "Digital Medicine" specialization at the Oberschule am Waller Ring secondary school in Bremen. This initiative brings together an interdisciplinary team of researchers from Fraunhofer MEVIS, spanning fields such as medicine, mathematics, computer science, physics, biology, and psychology.


Our work on MOIN is an exciting opportunity to foster cross-disciplinary conversations and explore science, technology, and their impact on society. By integrating diverse perspectives—including those of aspiring healthcare professionals—we aim to contextualize STEM topics and digital medicine.


The collective efforts of the outstanding team, including Susanne Diekmann, M.D., M.Sc., MMAA, Rieke Alpers, Anna Rörich, and many more, are paving the way for a more interconnected and application-driven understanding of STEM fields and digital medicine while considering their intended or even unintended impacts on society.


Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to bridge the gap between mathematics and real-world impact!




 
 
 

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