Soapbox Science

Are you excited about the science you're doing? Well, why not tell the world about it? This June 4th marks the first ever German edition of Soapbox Science [1], an event aiming to promote women in science and the work that they're doing. 

Image source: (c) Soapbox Science, used with permission

Twelve talented scientists, ranging in discipline from hydrology to neuroscience will gather on Tempelhofer Feld, standing up on a box and telling the world about their work.
Soapbox Science was founded in the UK by research biologists Seirian Summer and Nathalie Pettorelli, and has roots in a long tradition of public discourse [1]. The name comes from Hyde Park's Speakers' Corner in London, a traditional site where members of the public are allowed to speak their mind about any topic. The founders thought it would be the perfect format to get the public interested in science, and challenge their perceptions about what a scientist "should" look like (in short, old, white, and male). What's more, they thought it would be a great way to present young girls interested in STEM professions (see our last issue for thorough coverage of the "leaky pipeline", and women's traditional underrepresentation in these careers [2]).
So come check out this great event, and cheer on the MedNeuros taking part! We will give you an update in an upcoming issue to celebrate the inaugural event.

Quick facts:
When: June 4th, 2017, 13:00-17:00
Where: Tempelhofer Feld, near the Columbiadamm entrance
Who: Organizational committee, volunteers, and 12 talented scientists from the Berlin research community
Why: Indulge your curiosity, and learn about exciting work being done by female scientists
How: Generous support from the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
Want to find out more? http://bit.ly/2q6c1bw

by Constance Holman, PhD Student AG Schmitz



[1] http://bit.ly/1iJLcBX
[2] http://bit.ly/2lYvDJe