Science meets citizens: Pasewalk's marketplace for the science debate!

Science meets citizens: Pasewalk's marketplace for the science debate!

A hot topic that hits right at the heart of the citizens of Pasewalk: On Tuesday, July 15th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event series “Science – and me?!” will take place on the Pasewalk market square. which aims at the exciting interplay between science and everyday life. Loud Northern Courier Numerous important scientific institutions are organizing this dialogue to illustrate the relevance of science for everyday life and democratic society.

The initiative is supported by a number of prominent organizers, including the German Research Foundation (DFG), the University Rectors' Conference (HRK), the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and other well-known organizations. These science decoys invite you to discuss global challenges and personal concerns. Whether it's about energy and the environment, health and nutrition or local issues such as urban planning - there is something for everyone here!

An open ear for various topics

Particularly pleasing: the participation of scientists and leaders from the organizing institutions guarantees well-founded discussions that are not only intended to entertain, but also to inform. The series already set its first course last year with similar events in cities such as Zwickau and Gera and enabled a fruitful exchange with a range of informative topics. The exchange on social and technical issues or developments in the field of artificial intelligence have become increasingly important since a fundamental renewal of scientific communication. This is also confirmed by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, which has been campaigning for a stronger connection between science and society since 2020 Education server can be read.

How important the exchange between science and citizens is is shown not only by the large number of visitors in the previous cities, but also by the large number of projects that are supported by initiatives such as “Citizens Create Knowledge” or “Ask Leibniz”. These platforms enable citizens to actively participate in research processes and experience science up close.

The future of science communication

As part of the planned events, the Pasewalkers can easily show a good hand and address their questions directly to the scientists. The range of topics is broad and addresses both local and global challenges that affect us all. Whether it's about local urban development, structural change or the challenges that new technologies bring with them, you have the opportunity to get actively involved and represent your own point of view.

So anyone who thinks that science is only for senior surgeons or professors will be proven wrong here. This event is designed to make science accessible to everyone and show how interwoven it is in our everyday lives. Be there and take the opportunity to speak up and enter into a dialogue - science is waiting for you!