As part of the Event Management in Science and Research certificate program (“Veranstaltungsmanagement in Wissenschaft und Forschung”), a group of students is organizing a series of events titled “Diversity in Science: Researchers Behind the Stereotypes”, scheduled for the summer semester of 2025.

Pauline Gagnon, a former scientist at CERN, will contribute to the series with two lectures:

“The Tragic Destiny of Mileva Marić Einstein”
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 7 PM | N2 (Muschel), JGU Mainz
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“What’s Wrong with Me? Sexism, Homophobia, and Racism in Physics and Ways to Stop Them”
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 7 PM | N2 (Muschel), JGU Mainz
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Another part of the series is a film evening followed by a discussion:

“Picture a Scientist” (OV with German subtitles) & Discussion
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | 8 PM | N3 (Muschel), JGU Mainz

PICTURE A SCIENTIST chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. Biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle Burks, and geologist Jane Willenbring lead viewers on a journey deep into their own experiences in the sciences, ranging from brutal harassment to years of subtle slights. Along the way, from cramped laboratories to spectacular field stations, we encounter scientific luminaries – including social scientists, neuroscientists, and psychologists – who provide new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable, and open to all.
More information at: https://www.pictureascientist.com/