Book A Scientist: Join us for a new round of ‘Science Speed Dating’
The Leibniz Association is once again making an exciting offer to all those who are curious and thirsty for knowledge: From today interested parties can book their exclusive, virtual talk with Leibniz researcher during the Book a Scientist event on November 8, 2022. In personal conversations, scientists from the Leibniz Association including researcher from ZMT will give an insight into their science and everyday work and answer individual questions during an informal chat. See: https://www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de/bookascientist
You can book the following scientists and topics from ZMT:
- Coral reefs in a changing world – is there a future for coral reefs, what does it look like, and what can we do about it?
Coral reefs are seen as the canaries in the climate coal mine. Reports about their degradation are increasing each year. Does this mean that the most biodiverse marine ecosystem on the planet will disappear in a few years? What is the current situation of reefs, what is their role for humans, and what does their degradation mean for them? What can humans do about that, both in the tropics and here in Germany?
Dr. Sebastian Ferse, Senior Scientist -
Research with social responsibility: How can it succeed?
Many urgent societal challenges require new scientific knowledge. At the same time, research processes are becoming more complex because our knowledge base is growing and research disciplines are becoming more differentiated. That is why it is important to take a holistic approach that links activities and results back to societal needs and discourses. One way to achieve this could be the reflection framework "Research with Social Responsibility" which includes eight criteria that enable critical and systematic reflection of the research process and exchange with society. We will present initial experiences with the framework and can discuss together what research with social responsibility can mean.
Dr Sebastian Ferse, Senior Scientist, ZMT, and Moritz Maikämper, Academy for Territorial Development in the Leibniz Association (ARL) - Conservation and governance of harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) in the North Sea
With a lot of shipping traffic the North Sea is one of the busiest regions in the world. In the future, the North Sea is expected to become even busier as, for example, more offshore wind farms are built to meet national and international climate targets. These socio-economic developments have a negative impact on the only native cetacean species in the North Sea: the harbor porpoise, the smallest and most common cetacean species in German waters. In my talk, I will discuss how human uses in the North Sea affect the ecology and migration of harbor porpoises, what measures are in place to protect the animals, and how a dynamic marine protected area approach can effectively protect harbor porpoises on their migrations – especially in light of climate change, fishing pressure, and changing environmental conditions.
Wiebke Homes, Doctoral Candidate, WG Institutional and Behavioural Economics, ZMT - What is Blue Carbon, can it save our climate and what does it have to do with biodiversity and Sustainable Development Goals?
The term 'Blue Carbon', coined more than a decade ago, has become a magic word in climate protection in the search for solutions to our climate problem. It has brought coastal ecosystems, which are important natural carbon sinks, to global attention in science, politics and society. Research efforts have multiplied and 'Blue Carbon' is nowadays, to a certain extent, a currency in politics and society. But what is this mysterious "blue carbon" and can it really save our climate? And what does it have to do with biodiversity and the Sustainable Development Goals?
Dr. Tim Jennerjahn, Head of the WG Ecological Biogeochemistry, ZMT - Snails for breakfast? An expedition to the Pacific coast of Latin America
Sea snails, mussels and sea urchins: On the Pacific coast of Latin America, these animals are not only found in the sea, but often also on people's plates. In this chat, we want to find out what role small-scale fisheries and aquaculture, as well as marine protected areas and humans play in the sustainable use of these marine animals. I am especially looking forward to young participants from the next generation of marine scientists reserving a time.
Michael Kriegl, Scientific Staff Member, WG Institutional and Behavioural Economics and WG Resource Management, ZMT
25-minute one-on-one meetings on more than 120 topics with a Leibniz expert can now be reserved. To do so, interested parties select an available appointment of their choice on the Book a Scientist website, enter their contact information and one or two questions about the topic, so that our researchers know what is of particular interest.
The offer is free of charge. The talks take place virtually.
All topics and dates are available here: https://www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de/bookascientist