MandelbrotVan
MandelbrotVan is a mobile research and outreach project focusing on the Mandelbrot set and related fractals. It operates as a traveling laboratory inside a customized van, equipped with computational hardware, displays, and educational materials, used to explore, visualize, and communicate fractal concepts in public and educational settings.
Origin and name: The name blends Mandelbrot after Benoît Mandelbrot, a pioneer of fractal geometry, with Van
Activities and methods: The van carries laptops, GPUs, microcontrollers, and a portable display wall. Demonstrations include
Impact and reception: MandelbrotVan has been featured at science festivals and university campuses, contributing to public
Legacy and related projects: The initiative has inspired similar mobile math outreach projects and influenced micro-grant