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First up: 12:00 - 12:30 Introducing Soapbox Science #Berlin & LGBTQ STEM Berlin 📢 Come and find out what we're doing to make the scientific landscape more welcoming and diverse by elevating the voices of #WomenInScience and queer #researchers.

12:30 - 13:00 Microbial Harmony: Illuminating Pathways to Lifelong Health - Aranzazu Arias-Rojas (@aranzazuariasr) Aranzazu's #research endeavors at Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology are directed towards addressing the challenges of our era: achieving extended yet healthy lifespans.

12:30 - 13:00 Narratives of Discovery: Empowering Diversity in Science by Neher Aseem Parimoo Neher believes in the power of co-creation & co-design to bridge the gap between #science, society, and innovation, as well as the importance of actively listening to #diverse ...

Next up: 13:00 - 13:30 Queering Urban Ecosystems by Subham Mukherjee Subham is currently working at the Department of Earth Sciences at Freie Universität & his main focus is on ecosystem services of green spaces within #Berlin. He calls for a radical shift in urban #sustainability ..

hey hey hey 13:00 - 13:30 Catalysts of Unity: Bonding Through Rituals and Reshaping Perceptions by Manisha Biswas (Manisha Biswas) Manisha's research at Social Intelligence Lab/ Mind and Brain centers on the exploration of social cohesion & its profound influence on perception. 🧠

Feeling so proud to be part of both of these amazing teams ❤️ I even got to talk about my own work a little during our Ask A Scientists session 😎

And now: 13:30-14:00 (Bio)Diversity Matters by Ale Garin-Fernandez (Ale Garin-Fernandez, PhD) 🦠 Ale's originally from Chile, with Aymaras heritage, & studied the relationship between marine bacteria and their viruses or phages. Let's dive into the microscopic realm!

Last but not least: 13:30-14:00 How do we break down the wall of climate change & sustainability by Bengisu Berispek Su has a Master's in Environmental Engineering & functions as a manager specializing in climate coaching/ energy management concepts for the Berlin government.

Thank you to everybody who came came to our Berlin Science Week #Campus event! We couldn't have done this without our amazing sponsors (NeuroCure Cluster of Excellence & Max Delbrück Center), our volunteers, & of course, our speakers. Huge applause all round 👏 We'll do it all over again, next Friday!

Before and after ❤️🍺 Our Berlin Science Week #Campus event was a huge success. So so many visitors & people asking our speakers questions. We're blown away - huge thank you to everybody who joined. If you missed it, make sure to join us next Friday for #BSW #Forum at Holzmarkt 25

TGIF! Grab a drink and join LGBTQ STEM Berlin and us at the Berlin Science Week Forum as we take a closer look at the science behind our favorite social gatherings 🗓️Fri | Nov 10 | 06.00 pm - 08.00 pm Program in 🧵👇 #BSW23 #BSW

First up: Neher Aseem Parimoo & “The Evolution of Dance: A Mirror of Shifting Cultures” 💃🕺👯‍♀️ Neher explains how dance styles have evolved, reflecting changes in culture, history, and values. From the dances of the past to the moves of today’s nightlife, ...

I'm soooooo excited for this event today 👯‍♀️🍺 Come and see our amazing scientists at Berlin Science Week #Forum (Holzmarkt 25)! Be quick. There are already so many ppl here to see the event by Soapbox Science Berlin & LGBTQ STEM Berlin - you don't want to miss out!

Let's welcome Ulrike Löber (@Loeber_U), who talks about “Booze, Brains & Bacteria: The Party in Your Gut” 🍸🦠 We've all heard the adage, "You are what you eat." But what if our gut and brain's relationship is more intricate than we once thought?

Up next: 18:45-19:15 Laura Boreggio & “Moody on the dance floor: serotonin at parties and in everyday life” Laura's a PhD student from Italy, currently working at the Max Delbrück Center. She's investigating the impact of serotonin deficiency in the brain during early postnatal life

Last session: 19:15-19:45 Starts with Nina Grexa: “The neuroscience behind dancing” Nina's a PhD student at Max Delbrück Center investigating neurological diseases, in particular ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). In this talk, she'll talk about the interface between muscle & nerves

Another returning speaker: Manisha Biswas (Manisha Biswas) with “Catalysts of Unity: Bonding Through Rituals & Reshaping Perceptions” Manisha's research at Social Intelligence Lab/ Mind and Brain centers on the exploration of social cohesion & its profound influence on perception. 🧠

Wow, what an outstanding event this was again. We had so many great conversations with visitors and want to thank everybody who attended, all of our amazing speakers and our volunteers who helped us throughout the night!

🌈 Join us and the Queer Staff Network of FU Berlin for a #STEMTisch on Nov 16th for a pre-celebration of LGBTQ STEM Day (observed annually on Nov 18th)! 🎉 Meet us at 6 PM at Cafe Berio, Schöneberg. DM to RSVP. Let's celebrate #LGBTQSTEMDay together! #DiversityInSTEM

Happy LGBTQ+ STEM Day! 🌈 Celebrating the incredible diversity and achievements of LGBTQ+ individuals in Science, Tech, Engineering, & Math. Let's keep working together for a more inclusive and welcoming future in STEM. 🎉 #LGBTQSTEMDay #LGBTSTEMDay #InclusionMatters 🏳️‍🌈