Ingrid Mulder nominated for jubilee competition Bataafsch Society of Experimental Philosophy

Ingrid Mulder has been nominated for the jubilee competition to underline the importance of Experimental Philosophy for society, and to stimulate its application.

In 250 years, the Bataafsch Society has contributed to the development and dissemination of science (Experimental Philosophy) and its use. Highlights from the history of the society are the introduction of steam power for polder drainage in the 18th century, the initiation of the foundation of the Eye Hospital in Rotterdam in the 19th century or the involvement in the popularisation of relativity theory in the Netherlands in the early 20th century.

On 7 June, Ingrid Mulder will give a short presentation about her project The Connecting City in the Rotterdam City Hall, in the presence of approximately 250 members of the Bataafsch Society, including Princess Beatrix. A five person jury consisting of Ahmed Aboutaleb (Mayor of Rotterdam), Hans van Leeuwen (Dean of Erasmus MC), John Schmitz (Dean of EEMCS TU Delft), Julia Cramer (Communication scientist) and Rolf Hut (scientist, craftsman, geek), will then choose the winner. The winner receives € 10,000 to further improve the connection between the scientists and the public.

With her research into how design methodology can strengthen the actions of new city makers, Ingrid  shows that active participants acquire a variety of design skills, which in turn contribute to their citizenship skills. In the project The Connecting City, she is collaborating with TU Delft's Community Engagement & Outreach on a scalable way to further disseminate the value of the acquired design competencies and to leverage the cohesion between the people of Delft and the university community. This is in accordance with the ambition of the covenant between the municipality and TU Delft.