Make an Impact:Politics, Society and Science
Entering the public debate
As a scientist, you can make an impact on society and the public debate.
Scientists know a lot about their research topics, which are often of high societal relevance. Yet the public debates are often dominated by people with little understanding of science- or even contempt for the scientific approach altogether. Our voices are heard only very softly, partly due to scientific objectivity, a high value we absolutely need to retain. Does this mean that we can’t state an opinion at all? Are we not allowed to extrapolate our findings into statements about the pros and cons of specific policies? How can you be heard by people outside of the ivory tower? How can they understand? How can you make your message relevant to them?
Aims:
• The public debate
• Recruiting help
Method: self-paced work and the opportunity for individual instructor feedback
Trainers: Dr. Philipp Gramlich
senior business coaches in academia and beyond
Target Group: all postdocs (Priority is given to postdocs
with a DESY contract)
Date: May 22nd and May 23rd
Time: 09:30 am - 12:00 pm
Maximum: 12 participants
