DFG-Kolleg-Forschergruppe MECS (Medienkulturen der Computersimulation)

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Computer simulations have revolutionised the sciences. Their impact left a mark in nearly every possible field of study – from microbiology, to climate research, and even astrophysics.

What new kinds of knowledge arise through computer simulations? How do they change our understanding of the sciences?

At the Institute of Advanced Study on Media Cultures of Computer Simulation (MECS), funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), we set out to find answers to these broad questions. We seek to accomplish this in diverse ways: by analysing historical and contemporary case studies , by building an interdisciplinary network of international fellows , and by organising trans-disciplinary lectures, workshops, and conferences .

In an age of computer simulations, MECS is one of the few institutions worldwide specifically focused on understanding their wide-ranging impacts.

  1. Chapter › Research › Peer-reviewed
  2. Published

    Introduction

    Borrelli, A., 2017, The Optics of Giambattista Della Porta (ca. 1535–1615): A Reassessment. Borrelli, A., Hon, G. & Zik, Y. (eds.). Springer Nature AG, p. 1-10 10 p. (Archimedes; vol. 44).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  3. Published

    On the Spot: The Double Immersion of Virtual Reality

    Warnke, M., 30.10.2015, Immersion in the Visual Arts and Media. Liptay, F. (ed.). Leiden: Rodopi, p. 204 - 213 10 p. ( Studies in Intermediality; vol. 9).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  4. Published

    Optical Diagrams as “Paper Tools”: Della Porta’s Analysis of Biconvex Lenses from De refractione to De telescopio

    Borrelli, A., 2017, The Optics of Giambattista Della Porta (ca. 1535–1615). Borrelli, A., Hon, G. & Zik, Y. (eds.). Cham: Springer Nature AG, p. 57-96 40 p. (Archimedes; vol. 44).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  5. Published

    Problems in Mathematizing Systems Biology

    Gramelsberger, G., 2017, Philosophy of Systems Biology: Perspectives from Scientists and Philosophers. Green, S. (ed.). Copenhagen: Springer International Publishing AG, p. 99 - 107 9 p. (History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences; vol. 20).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  6. Published

    Software and soldier life cycles of recruitment, training, and rehabilitation in the post-9/11 ERA

    Allen, R., 01.01.2015, The War of My Generation: Youth Culture and the War on Terror. Kieran, D. (ed.). Rutgers University Press, p. 144-168 25 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  7. Chapter › Research › Not peer-reviewed
  8. Published

    History of Embryology: Visualizations Through Series and Animation

    Wellmann, J., 27.08.2022, The Palgrave Handbook of the History of Human Sciences. McCallum, D. (ed.). Palgrave Macmillan, p. 259-290 32 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapter

  9. Published

    The Third Image: Contingencies and Ruptures in the Technological History of Television

    Hagen, W., 01.08.2016, German Television: Historical and Theoretical Perspectives. Powell, L. & Shandley, R. R. (eds.). Berghahn Books Inc., p. 17-32 16 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapter

  10. Book › Research
  11. Published

    A geology of media

    Parikka, J., 01.01.2015, Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press. 224 p. (Electronic mediations; vol. 46)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesBook

  12. Published

    Der Körper auf Tauchstation: zu einer Wissensgeschichte der Immersion

    Kasprowicz, D., 01.01.2019, Baden-Baden: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG. 401 p. („Wissenschafts- und Technikforschung“ NEUE FOLGE; vol. 19)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesBook

  13. Articles in scientific forums or blogs › Transfer
  14. Published

    Souveränität und Hypertrophie: Zum Nachleben der "Kontrollgesellschaft"

    Wichum, R., 04.11.2015

    Research output: other publicationsArticles in scientific forums or blogsTransfer

  15. Conference article in journal › Transfer › Peer-reviewed
  16. Published

    Den Wissenschaften auf der Spur: Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft für Medienwissenschaft (GfM), 3. bis 5. Oktober 2013 in Lüneburg

    Kasprowicz, D. & Janssen, A., 2013, In: Zeitschrift Rundfunk & Geschichte. 39, 3-4, p. 87-89 3 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsConference article in journalTransferpeer-review

  17. Conference article in journal › Research › Not peer-reviewed
  18. Published

    Introduction: Modeling the Pacific Ocean

    Vehlken, S., Vagt, C. & Kittler, W., 20.05.2021, In: Media and Environment. 3, 2, 16 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsConference article in journalResearch

  19. Scientific review articles › Research
  20. Published

    Animating embryos: the in toto representation of life

    Wellmann, J., 01.09.2017, In: British Journal for the History of Science. 50, 3, p. 521-535 15 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  21. Published

    'Foreshadows and Repercussions': Histories of air war and the recasting of cities and citizens

    Page, A., 11.2014, In: Contemporary European History. 23, 4, p. 645-655 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  22. Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
  23. Published

    Computer Simulations Then and Now: an Introduction and Historical Reassessment

    Borrelli, A. & Wellmann, J., 01.12.2019, In: NTM International Journal of History and Ethics of Natural Sciences, Technology and Medicine. 27, 4, p. 407-417 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  24. Published
  25. Published

    Editorial: #5 Spectres of Artificial Intelligence

    spheres Editorial Collective, Apprich, C., Beverungen, A. & Hille, L., 01.11.2019, In: spheres - Journal for Digital Cultures. 5, p. 1-4 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  26. Published

    Gods of tomorrow?

    Peldszus, R., 15.08.2015, In: New Scientist. 227, 3034, p. 42-43 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  27. Published

    Media and Migration: Editorial

    Apprich, C., Beverungen, A., Freudenschuß, M., Hille, L., Simons, S., Wiedemann, C., Heinrichs, R. & Yoosuf, H., 2017, In: spheres - Journal for Digital Cultures. 4, 2, 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  28. Journal articles › Transfer › Peer-reviewed
  29. Published

    Dealing with Climate Change: A Conversation with Paul N. Edwards and Oliver Geden

    Schrickel, I. & Engemann, C., 12.06.2017, In: Berichte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte. 40, 2, p. 175-185 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransferpeer-review

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