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Spotlight on Women in Research at #LiNo17

Ulrike Böhm

Spotlight on Women in Research at #LiNo17

In this interview series, some of the talented female young scientists of #LiNo17 answer questions about their career path, their passion for science, their struggles and successes and give advice to other women in research. In this interview series, some of the talented female young scientists of #LiNo17 answer questions about their career path, their passion for science, their struggles and successes, and they give advice to other women in research.

More Female Students Does Not Automatically Mean More Female Academics, Says Andreia de Almeida

Ulrike Böhm

More Female Students Does Not Automatically Mean More Female Academics, Says Andreia de Almeida

#LiNo17 young scientist Andreia de Almeida from Portugal on women in research#LiNo17 young scientist Andreia de Almeida from Portugal on women in research

Final Preparations: Lindau Calling! (#LiNo17)

Nadine Gärber

Final Preparations: Lindau Calling! (#LiNo17)

The ultimate last-minute guide for your trip to LindauThe ultimate last-minute guide for your trip to Lindau

Andrea d’Aquino Didn’t Think She Would Ever Attend University

Ulrike Böhm

Andrea d’Aquino Didn’t Think She Would Ever Attend University

Now, the #LiNo17 participant is carrying out graduate research at Northwestern University, where she studies the interaction of metals with organic compounds. Now, the #LiNo17 participant is carrying out graduate research at Northwestern University, where she studies the interaction of metals with organic compounds.

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.

“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.

“If you like playing board games then you like math”

Brian Malow

“If you like playing board games then you like math”

Video: Lindau Alumna Gabriela Barreto Lemos on her passion for science and the question she would most like an answer to.Video: Lindau Alumna Gabriela Barreto Lemos on her passion for science and the question she would most like an answer to.

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.