Impressions


Scientific symposium on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development.

About 300 guests attended the scientific symposium on the occasion of the Institute's 50th anniversary.

Hans Zacher and Reimer Lüst, former presidents of the Max Planck Society, gave their congratulations on 50 years of establishment.

Gerd Gigerenzer, Managing Director, in conversation.

An informative and entertaining program awaited the guests.

Guests from science, commerce, and political fields.

Gerd Gigerenzer, Managing Director, greeted the guests.

Knut Nevermann, State Secretary for Science and Research in Berlin, himself a former MPIB employee, gave a welcoming speech.

Peter Gruss, President of the Max Planck Society, distinguished the Institute’s interdisciplinarity in his welcoming speech.

Wolfgang Edelstein, Director Emeritus, gave the audience a glance at the eventful history of the Institute with his speech.

Wilhelm Krull, Secretary General of the Volkswagen Foundation, spoke about research creativity in his ceremonial address.

The Institute’s choir presented a medley of well-known songs adapted with their own lyrics.

The Institute’s choir sang “We don’t need no education” with self-ironic lyrics.

Stimulating conversations during the coffee break.

The Institute Directors in a discussion podium on current human developmental research. Sascha Schroeder (center), Head of the Max Planck Research Group “REaD,” was the moderator.

Ralph Hertwig, Director of the Research Area “Adaptive Rationality,” in the podium discussion.

The Directors Ulman Lindenberger and Gerd Gigerenzer in the podium discussion.

Ulman Lindenberger, Director of the Research Area “Lifespan Psychology,” in the podium discussion.

Ute Frevert, Director of the Research Area “History of Emotions,” in the podium discussion.

Gerd Gigerenzer, Director of the Research Area “Adaptive Behavior and Cognition,” in the podium discussion.

Yee Lee Shing, as well as other Institute scientists, gave insight into their research in 4-minute speed presentation.

Jürgen Baumert, Director Emeritus, spoke about the dynamics of the Institute.

Conclusion of the event with a buffet and musical accompaniment.

Conclusion of the event with a buffet and musical accompaniment.

The Max Planck Institute heartily welcomes their guests.

Stimulating conversations during the coffee break.

An exhibition commemorating the life and work of the founding director Hellmut Becker.
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