May 28, 2019
Soapbox Science event returns to 荔枝视频
Dr. Aprami Jaggi presents at last year's inaugural Soapbox Science event at the 荔枝视频 Zoo.
Adrian Shellard
This week, some of our community鈥檚 top women scientists are coming out of their labs and into brand new 鈥渉abitats鈥 both on campus and at the 荔枝视频 Zoo for an afternoon of all things science. These remarkable women in science will amaze with their latest discoveries, and answer the science questions you have been burning to ask. The event hosts experts in neuroimaging, microbiology, chemistry, conservation ecology, paleontology, physics, and glaciology.
On-campus event on Wednesday, May 29
On Wednesday afternoon, the Faculty of Science is bringing Soapbox Science to campus and transforming the Taylor Quad into an informal speaker鈥檚 corner. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, experts will cover curious topics like: How can you can kill microbes with ambient light? What was the Earth like in the age of fossils? How do concussions affect your brain? What鈥檚 in your inhaler? Can bacteria travel in outer space? What is nature鈥檚 icy bank account?
鈥淲hen we bring science to unexpected locations and give people the opportunity to meet and interact with scientists, we break down barriers,鈥 says Steve Vamosi, associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion in the Faculty of Science. 鈥淲hen many people think of a scientist, they picture an old man in a white coat 鈥 we want to challenge this perception by showcasing the work of female scientists in a fun and friendly way.鈥
Soapbox Science at the 荔枝视频 Zoo June 1
For those looking for a fun activity this weekend, the scientists will be set up on the West Lawn, across from the Panda Passage at the 荔枝视频 Zoo on Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the main Soapbox Science event, free with zoo admission. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
What is Soapbox Science?
is an international program promoting the visibility of women in science. This is the first time the program has come to 荔枝视频, courtesy of the Faculty of Science.
鈥淪oapbox Science is a great initiative that encourages curiosity and conversations to flow,鈥 says Lesley Rigg, dean of the Faculty of Science. 鈥淭hrough this event we hope to inspire people to look at science in a different way.鈥
including the speaker lineup.