Are you interested in science?
From nano-materials to Martian landscapes, microbiology to neuroscience, immunology to ecology, chemistry to evolution, Soapbox Science Ireland has something for you.
On the 26th of April (this Saturday!), Soapbox Science will join efforts with Trinity College Dublin’s Equality Fund and WiSER to transform Trinity’s Front Square into a hub of scientific learning and discussion. Some of Ireland’s leading female scientists take to their soapboxes to showcase science to the general public. The aim is to dispel the myth that scientists conform to the “mad (male) scientist” stereotype and to promote the fascinating research led by women in Ireland.
Come along to learn, hear some intriguing stories and to be inspired. These are not your ordinary science lectures; think of is as a hybrid between the worlds of street performance and scientific excellence.
Speakers will take to their soapboxes in Front Square (whatever the weather!) from 12-3pm. Each speaker will present every hour for 15 minutes. Follow the event on twitter with @SoapboxScience and we’ll be live tweeting the talks on the day with #SoapBoxScienceIreland.
The speakers and their discussion topics include:
Prof Aoife McLysaght, School of Genetics and Microbiology, Trinity College Dublin “Evolutionary insights into how genes work”
Prof Emma Teeling, School of Biology and Environmental Science, University College Dublin “Batty ideas?”
Dr. Erin Williams, School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin “Dairy cow health and fertility”
Dr. Fiona Walsh, Department of Biology, NUI Maynooth “Antibiotic resistance hunting in the bacteria jungle”
Dr Geetha Srinivasan, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queens University Belfast “Ionic liquid – liquid salts”
Dr Helen Sheriden, School of Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, Trinity College Dublin “Nature’s pharmacy: therapeutic gifts from flowers, fungi, frogs and ferns”
Dr Jessamyn Fairfield, CRANN, Trinity College Dublin “The little things matter”
Dr Kim Roberts, School of Genetics and Microbiology, Trinity College Dublin “What’s the big deal about bird flu?”
Dr Lorna Lopez, Department of Psychiatry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland “Clues to understanding your brain”
Dr Mary Bourke, School of Natural Sciences (Geography), Trinity College Dublin “Snows and flows on Mars”
Karen McCarthy, Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, University College Cork “Microcompartments – Mini Factories for us!”
Prof Yvonne Buckley, School of Natural Sciences and Trinity Centre for Biodiversity Research, Trinity College Dublin “Lights, fertiliser, herbivores, action!”
Author: Sive Finlay, sfinlay[at]tcd.ie, @SiveFinlay