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Berlin Science Week @berlinscienceweek.bsky.social · 13d

The #BerlinScienceWeek25 programme is LIVE!

From 1–10 November, discover hundreds of free events across Berlin connecting art, science, and culture.

This year’s theme, Beyond Now, is all about shaping what comes next.

👉 Full programme: berlinscienceweek.com

BERLIN SCIENCE WEEK

Berlin's annual science & culture festival, taking place 1-10 November with hundreds of free events across the city.

berlinscienceweek.com

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GeoLatinas @geolatinas.bsky.social · Aug 28

El proximo 4 de septiembre podrás participar del conversatorio “Paleontología inclusiva en Colombia Voces, Retos y Futuro”, una invitación a reconocer y visibilizar el papel de las mujeres en la paleontología en Colombia ⛏️⚒️🧪
#Ciencia
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Banner en la parte de arriba: III Congreso Colombiano de Paleontología 2025 - Bucaramanga

Título: Conversatorio
Paleontología Inclusiva en Colombia:
Voces, Retos y Futuro
Jueves 4 de Septiembre 2025

Tres textos cada uno en recuadro.
Primer recuadro: Según ONU Mujeres, para 2017 un 37.3% de las personas en ámbitos científicos eran mujeres.

Segundo recuadro: ¿Existe esta brecha en la paleontología colombiana?

Tercer recuadro: ¿Cuál es el verdadero impacto de las mujeres?

Headshots de cinco mujeres, cada una con su nombre debajo. De izquierda a derecha:
Lizette León-Rodrígues, María Camila Vallejo-Pareja, Andrea Paz, Laura Torres, Camila Martínez.

En la parte de abajo logos de la red colombiana de mujeres científicas, GeoLatinas e Iphin (grupo de investigación en paleontología e historia natural.

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Annika Tjuka @annikatjuka.bsky.social · Sep 2

I can highly recommend participating!

Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Aug 25

🚨 Call for Speakers! 🚨
We’re looking for women, non-binary and LGBTQIA scientists to join us at @berlinscienceweek.bsky.social 2025 ✨

Together with LGBTQ+ STEM Berlin, we’re hosting two amazing events.

Want to take the stage? Apply here 👇🏼

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Aug 29

Don’t miss the chance to be a speaker at one of our events during Berlin Science Week ✨

⏰Apply now—only one week left until the deadline

#scicomm #wisskomm #womeninSTEM #womeninScience

Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Aug 25

🚨 Call for Speakers! 🚨
We’re looking for women, non-binary and LGBTQIA scientists to join us at @berlinscienceweek.bsky.social 2025 ✨

Together with LGBTQ+ STEM Berlin, we’re hosting two amazing events.

Want to take the stage? Apply here 👇🏼

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Flor Yannelli *typo queen* 👽🌱🪁(she/her/ella) @floryannelli.bsky.social · Aug 25

If you're in Berlin or nearby, don't miss this opportunity!

Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Aug 25

🚨 Call for Speakers! 🚨
We’re looking for women, non-binary and LGBTQIA scientists to join us at @berlinscienceweek.bsky.social 2025 ✨

Together with LGBTQ+ STEM Berlin, we’re hosting two amazing events.

Want to take the stage? Apply here 👇🏼

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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GeoLatinas @geolatinas.bsky.social · Aug 25

¡Próximo 4 de septiembre! ¡No se lo pierdan!!
🧪👩‍🔬🐚
#Ciencia #CienciaCriolla #MujeresEnSTEM #LatinasEnSTEM #Colombia

GeoLatinas @geolatinas.bsky.social · Aug 5

¿Aún existe la brecha de género en la paleontología colombiana? ¿Cuál es el impacto de las mujeres? El conversatorio "Paleontología inclusiva en Colombia: voces retos y futuro" abordará estas y + preguntas, visibilizando el impacto de las mujeres y destacando sus logros, desafíos y contribuciones👩‍🔬

Texto: Conversatorio "PAleontología inclusiva en Colombia: voces, retos y futuro"
Jueves 4 de Septiembre 2025.

En el medio, están los headshots de cuatro mujeres, con sus nombres abajo. De izquierda a derecha: Angelica María Ballesteros Prada, Estefany Figueroa Salamanca, Claudia Cárdenas, Sofía Barragán Montilla.

Organizan (nombre de las organizaciones con sus logos)
-Red Colombiana de Mujeres Científicas
-GeoLatinas
-Iphin

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Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Aug 25

This is your chance to:
✨ Share your research with the public
✨ Represent underrepresented voices in STEM
✨ Connect with other amazing scientists

👉 Apply now and be part of our Soapbox Science x LGBTQ+ STEM Berlin events!

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Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Aug 25

🚨 Call for Speakers! 🚨
We’re looking for women, non-binary and LGBTQIA scientists to join us at @berlinscienceweek.bsky.social 2025 ✨

Together with LGBTQ+ STEM Berlin, we’re hosting two amazing events.

Want to take the stage? Apply here 👇🏼

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Flor Yannelli *typo queen* 👽🌱🪁(she/her/ella) @floryannelli.bsky.social · Aug 11

How can science better engage with Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities facing ecological crises? 🌎

We spoke with two Mapuche women leaders—a machi (healer) & a geographer—about territorial change, visibility of their struggle, and their knowledge. 🎥 #IndigenousScience

youtu.be/TrioabphK9E

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Joana Grah @joanagrah.bsky.social · Jul 26

It was a pleasure to take part as a speaker for the second time. Many thanks to all organisers - what a great initiative by @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social & @neurocure.bsky.social! 🙏

Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Jul 25

Thanks to the initiative of @neurocure.bsky.social for the second year in a row, we teamed up to bring Soapbox Science to the Peter Ustinov School, connecting 10th-graders with science on June 18th. The great idea behind these events is to break down barriers and show that science is for everyone.

Collage of pictures showing 10th grade students listening to women scientist talking about they research

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Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Jul 28

Dear Joana, thank you for always being such a wonderful and enthusiastic speaker at the Soapbox events 💜

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Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Jul 25

📸: NeuroCure

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Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Jul 25

Thanks to our wonderful speakers, to @mdc-berlin.bsky.social for their support, and to @neurocure.bsky.social for this awesome idea

#womeninSTEM #womeninScience
#scicomm

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Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Jul 25

Thanks to the initiative of @neurocure.bsky.social for the second year in a row, we teamed up to bring Soapbox Science to the Peter Ustinov School, connecting 10th-graders with science on June 18th. The great idea behind these events is to break down barriers and show that science is for everyone.

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Annika Tjuka @annikatjuka.bsky.social · Jun 23

Last week, I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in an event by @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social
I presented my work on linguistic diversity to pupils and answered their curious questions about language 🗣️💡

Big thanks to the organisers and the school for making it happen!

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Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Jun 16

We miss you so much 🥺

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Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Jun 16

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and made the atmosphere so vibrant and engaging!

Thank you all for being part of this unforgettable event. We can’t wait to see you again next year!

One of the speakers at the Soapbox Science event is being listened to by a crowd.

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Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Jun 16

Heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors @mdc-berlin.bsky.social, SFB1114 and BCCN for believing in our mission and making this event possible. A very special mention goes to our biggest sponsor, @neurocure.bsky.social for their invaluable support across many areas. It makes a world of difference

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Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Jun 16

A massive thank you to our dedicated volunteers—your support made the event run smoothly and effortlessly.

A big shoutout to the amazing #SoapboxScienceBerlin team for your tireless efforts in preparing every detail to perfection.

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Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Jun 16

And just like that, our Soapbox Science Summer Event 2025 has come to a close!

It was a fantastic day filled with inspiring knowledge and plenty of fun.

A huge thank you to our incredible speakers for sharing your passion for science and your valuable insights.

A group picture of the volunteers, speakers and team members of the Soapbox Science event.

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María Piquer-Rodríguez @mariapiquerr.bsky.social · Jun 15

It was a great afternoon of fun discoveries!🌈
Thanks @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social and @moubp.bsky.social for the brave and interesting contribution from your doctoral research on "Tacos, tequila and solar energy"!🌮🍸☀️
#WomeninScience
#SciComm

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Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Jun 15

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Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Jun 15

Unique Soup of Life: Spicy mutations, simmered science, and why your gut might just be the main ingredient

🍲🧬 Soniya Shende grows tiny guts in the lab to study the mutations that make us unique — cell by cell.

#SoapboxScienceBerlin #WomeninScience #scicomm

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Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Jun 15

The Science of Cancer’s Great Escape

🩸🔬 How do cancer cells break away and travel through the body? Sonia Kertalli maps their dangerous journey — and how we might stop them.
#SoapboxScienceBerlin #WomeninScience #scicomm

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Soapbox Science Berlin @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social · Jun 15

Bilirubin, a superhero inside us

🦸🏻‍♀️🦠 Meet bilirubin — the molecule you didn’t know you needed. Anika explains how this tiny compound can boost gut health and fight disease.
#SoapboxScienceBerlin #WomeninScience #scicomm

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