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Women in Research: Specific Funding Needed, Says Hira Khalid

Ulrike Böhm

Women in Research: Specific Funding Needed, Says Hira Khalid

The Assistant Professor from Pakistan and #LiNo17 young scientist stresses the need for more funding opportunities for women from developing countries.The Assistant Professor from Pakistan and #LiNo17 young scientist stresses the need for more funding opportunities for women from developing countries.

Big Data Analytics Deliver Materials Science Insights

Melissae Fellet

Big Data Analytics Deliver Materials Science Insights

Researchers are using algorithms similar to those that organise our email, photos and online banking to find patterns in chemical data that help with the development of new materials.Researchers are using algorithms similar to those that organise our email, photos and online banking to find patterns in chemical data that help with the development of new materials.

“We Need Diversity in Science.”

Ulrike Böhm

“We Need Diversity in Science.”

#LiNo17 participant Hlamulo from South Africa develops sensors to detect organic pollutants in wastewater.#LiNo17 participant Hlamulo from South Africa develops sensors to detect organic pollutants in wastewater.

The Impact of Fundamental Science on Researchers and Society

Michael M. Lerch

The Impact of Fundamental Science on Researchers and Society

Basic research fosters critical thinking and creativity in addition to generating knowledge that enables unexpected long-term applications. #LiNo17 young scientist Michael Lerch reflects on the role of fundamental science in shaping individual researchers and society as a whole. Basic research fosters critical thinking and creativity in addition to generating knowledge that enables unexpected long-term applications. #LiNo17 young scientist Michael Lerch reflects on the role of fundamental science in shaping individual researchers and society as a whole.

Young Chemist Julietta Yedoyan Says We Need to Pay More Attention to Environmental Issues

Ulrike Böhm

Young Chemist Julietta Yedoyan Says We Need to Pay More Attention to Environmental Issues

The research of the #LiNo17 participant from Armenia is focused on the synthesis and characterisation of natural products.The research of the #LiNo17 participant from Armenia is focused on the synthesis and characterisation of natural products.

Women in Research: The Scarcity of Permanent Positions Is the Biggest Problem, Says Anna Eibel

Ulrike Böhm

Women in Research: The Scarcity of Permanent Positions Is the Biggest Problem, Says Anna Eibel

The #LiNo17 young scientist studies photopolymers and especially enjoys the creative aspects of her research.The #LiNo17 young scientist studies photopolymers and especially enjoys the creative aspects of her research.

Marian Nkansah Studies Heavy Metals in Ghana

Ulrike Böhm

Marian Nkansah Studies Heavy Metals in Ghana

The senior lecturer and visiting scientist of #LiNo17 talks about women in science and her personal career path.The senior lecturer and visiting scientist of #LiNo17 talks about women in science and her personal career path.

For Florencia Marchini, Being a Scientist Is Not a Job but a Way of Life

Ulrike Böhm

For Florencia Marchini, Being a Scientist Is Not a Job but a Way of Life

The #LiNo17 participant already carried out experiments when she was a little child: disassembling toys and setting things on fire to see how they burn. Today, a more serious researcher, she is working towards her PhD in electrochemistry and wants to be an inspiration to others.The #LiNo17 participant already carried out experiments when she was a little child: disassembling toys and setting things on fire to see how they burn. Today, a more serious researcher, she is working towards her PhD in electrochemistry and wants to be an inspiration to others.

What If You Could Spend a Week with Nobel Laureates?

Christoph Schumacher

What If You Could Spend a Week with Nobel Laureates?

Young scientist talk about their expectations for #LiNo17Young scientist talk about their expectations for #LiNo17

Chemistry Student Jana Kobeissi Wants to Be a Source of Positive Change

Ulrike Böhm

Chemistry Student Jana Kobeissi Wants to Be a Source of Positive Change

The #LiNo17 participant carries out research at the University of Beirut, studying the interaction of microorganisms with various macromolecules. In her free time, Jana takes pictures of celestial objects.The #LiNo17 participant carries out research at the University of Beirut, studying the interaction of microorganisms with various macromolecules. In her free time, Jana takes pictures of celestial objects.

Sheela Chandren Never Wanted a Routine Life

Ulrike Böhm

Sheela Chandren Never Wanted a Routine Life

The #LiNo17 participant on her experience at FameLab Malaysia and the struggles she overcame during the first year of her PhD.The #LiNo17 participant on her experience at FameLab Malaysia and the struggles she overcame during the first year of her PhD.

The Breakthroughs Make It More Than Worthwhile, Says Shiran Barber-Zucker

Ulrike Böhm

The Breakthroughs Make It More Than Worthwhile, Says Shiran Barber-Zucker

The #LiNo17 participant studies magnetism-sensing bacteria – research that she finds both versatile and fulfilling.The #LiNo17 participant studies magnetism-sensing bacteria – research that she finds both versatile and fulfilling.