As science is about exploring new ideas, this event introduced a new format — a round table.

with six different “superheroes,” all researchers from various fields, who shared their unique experiences of doing research in their disciplines: some spend hours reading, others analyse vast amounts of data, while some work mainly in labs or interact with participants in clinical studies.

What all disciplines share, however, are curiosity, courage, and plenty of coffee.

Many thanks to our Speakers, Host and Photographer:

• Fredericke Loch (Philosopher)

• Marco Bellomo (Astrophysicist)

• Meryem Gunes Ersahin (Material Scientist)

• Maayan Lev (Archaeologist)

• Wiebke Diederich (Clinical Nutritionist)

• Ariba Hidayet Khan (Linguist)

• Felix Weisheit (Host)

• Erick (Photographer)

In this event, we dove into the science of food, looking at it both from the inside and the outside. 

Our first speaker introduced the molecular mechanisms of antioxidants and their functions in the body, debunking common myths and beliefs. 

Our second speaker showed how the use of magnetic resonance technology is promising for examining changes in food caused, for example, by temperature variations. 

But of course, the highlight of the evening was the audience — who participated enthusiastically,

engaging with the speakers and with each other.

Big thanks to our speakers:

• Melissa Solano Marchini

• Mayar Fahed

During this event, we explored the mechanisms behind scientific misinformation, conspiracy theories, and trust in research.

Our speakers offered a data-driven perspective on how trust in science is shaped and challenged and also dived into how misinformation feeds into a self-sustaining loop that threatens the public perception of science.

In addition to this, we also showcased an exhibition: Science is Beautiful. With images gathered from our community, we wanted to present the beauty in our research, which we often overlook. 

Some scientific project sound so out there that they deserve recognition! That's what the organisers of the IG Noblels first thought, with the aim of highlighting the creativity that permeates the scientific world. 

After our speakers presented two prize winners and their research, such as "Why do we tend to see faces on toast?" or "Do things look different if observed while bent over and through our legs?", we challenged the audience to share with us their genius idea, worth of an IG Nobel. 

Here's the winners:

1. Do mosquitoes get drunk when biting drunk people? 

2. The realm of the missing sock: the mysterious place a sock disappears to during washing cycles 

Thanks to our speakers:

• Marco Bellomo

• Andy Gamarra

Through our usual interdisciplinary approach, during this event we celebrated diversity with dialogue and reflection. 

We initially discussed the importance of linguistic diversity, using India as a case study, and its implication in politics and daily lives. Building on that, we also discussed how this very diversity affects the functioning and development of algorithms in the digital realm.

We were thrilled to see such a numerous and lively audience, actively engaging with the speakers. 

Swipe to the end to see a word-cloud on your answers to 'what diversity means to you?' 🫶🏽

We were delighted to be invited by the Kiel Region to contribute to Science Day 2024 with a interactive booth of experiments!

Drawing on the team's background, we prepared two themed tables: "Home physics: Experiments with everyday items" and "Plantastic colours and where to find them". 

We got excited visitors of all ages, which through engaging activities learned concepts such as pH, water movement within plants, and fluidodynamics.

We even got featured on the official summary of the event!

Participating team members:

• Marco Bellomo

• Ginevra Bellini

• Ligia Abrante

This interactive event featured two speakers who took two different paths after graduating: while one stayed in academia, the other transitioned to the industry. 

After a brief introduction about their career and motivation, we were able to create a discussion flow between the speakers and the audience, who actively participated with questions and curiosity.

In the end we reached our goal of creating a space for interaction around Academia and Industry.

A big thank to our speakers:

• Lisa Gallwitz

• Cedric Cappel

Studio Filmtheater in Kiel was the perfect venue for discussing sci-fi movies with a side of beer and popcorn. We discussed three movies from diverse fields: 

• Linguistics & "Arrival": How does the alien language work?

• Physics & "Interstellar": What's the black hole in the movie like?

• Molecular Biology & "Contagion": With what pattern did the virus spread in the movie?

A bit thanks to our speakers / team members:

• Kartikeyan Premrajka

• Marco Bellomo

• Ariba Khan