Dear Friends,
Soapbox Science is a public outreach event that aims to promote the visibility of women in science, and challenges public (and academic) perceptions of who a scientist is. We have just launched our call for speakers for our 2018 events, which includes the first ever event in Sweden, which will be held at Umeå City Centre!
Now in its 8th year, Soapbox Science has showcased more than 550 top scientists internationally; it is a multi-award winning, and well-cited model for revolutionising diversity in science and widening participation in public engagement of science.
Watch our film for a flavour of what it's like!
Soapbox Science is expanding, with more than 30 events planned across the globe in 2018 – that's over 360 women who'll take to the streets to share their passion for science and mission for equality! As the Umeå event will be the first event in the country, we are anticipating a lot of interest from the public as well as from press. Our events have hosted prominent scientists such as Dame Georgina Mace, Dame Athene Donald, Prof Lesley Yellowlees and Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock alongside early-career scientists. A typical event attracts 1000s of people – some come back every year to meet new scientists; others are new-comers or just passers–by who happen upon the event.
Please encourage your female colleagues (from PhD students to Professors) to apply to speak, to help challenge stereotypes in science and promote the visibility of women in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine).
If you are interested in applying to be one of our speakers please sign up here. The deadline is 23rd of February. The event is free and your talk can be given in Swedish and English both.
We are also looking for student volunteers to help out with the organization of the event.
Soapbox Science Umeå Event:
Date: May 26, 2018
Time: 10:00 to 15:00
Location: Umeå City Centre
Kindly feel free to ask for any further information you may require while registering.
On behalf of the organizing team
Navinder J Singh
Associate Professor
Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Environmental Studies
Faculty of Forest Sciences
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
SE-901 83 Umea, Sweden
O: +46 (0)90 786 8538;
M: +46 (0)70 676 0103
email: navinder.singh@slu.se
Web: navinderjsingh.weebly.com
https://www.slu.se/cv/navinder-j-singh/?si=0007987F87CB2AB24A11C0AF818078E0
http://slu-se.academia.edu/NSingh
