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Wibke Schumann part of Soapbox Science 2021 in Cologne on 21 August 2021

Soapbox Science Speakers 2021 (top left to bottom right): Priyamedha Sengupta, Wibke Schumann, Dr. rer. nat. Anette Christ, Blanca Jurado Mestre, Ekaterina Ponomareva, Dr. Adélaïde Raguin, Dr. rer. nat. Sabrina Bianca Bennstein, Harshita Kaul, Sonia Ravanelli, Dr. Shyama Vermeersch, Dr. Alisandra K. Denton, Kathrin Dorn

CRC 1208 researcher Wibke Schumann explains her research at this year's Soapbox Science Rhineland.
Think "outside the box" is what is often said when they want you to leave your old thinking habits behind and get creative.
On 21 August from 2 to 6 p.m., female scientists will stand on four boxes on Cologne's Rudolfplatz and present their research to passers-by.

Without technical aids, women scientists want to inspire the general public with their research by standing on their "soapbox". In a workshop, the participants learn how to do this without PowerPoint or a lecture hall. We can look forward to the creative implementation on the box.

Speaking of old habits of thought "inside the box". If you ask on the street what a scientist looks like, the image of the white-haired man with tousled hair quickly comes up. Soapbox Science Rheinland is also about doing away with such old clichés. The event is part of the international Soapbox Science initiative, which aims to bring science to the people and challenge gender stereotypes in scientific professions. The inspiration for this format was Speaker's Corner in London's Hyde Park, where debates and discussions take place publicly in the open air. This year Soapbox Science celebrates its tenth anniversary with 45 events planned in 15 countries.

This year, the six participating HHU scientists will present their work in the fields of immunology, physics, colloids, plant biology and bioinformatics.

Soapbox Science Rheinland" is organised and carried out by the Clusters of Excellence ImmunoSensation2 (Bonn) and CECAD (Cologne) together with volunteers. In addition, the HHU supports the event with its Cluster of Excellence for Plant Research CEPLAS, its Citizens' University and the Collaborative Research Centre SFB 1208.
What, where and when?

    Soapbox Science Rhineland
    Cologne, Rudolfplatz
    Saturday, 21 August, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
soapboxscience.org/soapbox-science-2021-cologne/

All citizens are invited to get to know exciting science in a relaxed atmosphere. Participation is free of charge!

Kategorie/n: SFB 1208
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