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Guest of Honour Alexander Van der Bellen

29. January 2017Ball 2017, GeneralOliver Lehmann

According to protocol he was the Guest of Honour, considering the excited reaction of the audience he was the star of the evening: President Alexander Van der Bellen. Here is a first selection.

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For the first time we organized photo ops for larg For the first time we organized photo ops for large groups on the grand staircase of the city hall. Enjoy the smiles of: Bold Community, Boehringer Ingelheim, CeMM Forschungszentrum für Molekulare Medizin, Central European University Vienna, Bildungsdirektion Wien, John Hopkins University, Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften (ÖAW), Wolfgang Pauli Institut (WPI), Universität Wien, St. Anna Kinderkrebsforschung #SciBall24 #Rathaus #ViennaScienceBall #WienerBallderWissenschaften #GroupPhotosSciBall
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💫 Attention: We are giving away 15 sets of 2 ti 💫 Attention: We are giving away 15 sets of 2 tickets for the very first Vienna Lecture on Science Communication by Marc Abrahams on Friday, January 26th, at 3:00 PM at the ÖAW-Campus (Vienna 1, Bäckerstraße 13) „Why communicate science?“ asks the creator and driving force behind the legendary #IgnobleAwards, by invitation of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the Ball Committee. The starting point is the skepticism towards science, as recently documented in the Science Barometer of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. The understandable response from universities and researchers is to engage more in outreach and communication. However, Abrahams — a globally recognized pioneer in contemporary science communication — goes beyond and asks: Why do we need science communication? To what extent does science communication differ from communication about other topics — and should it be different? If interested, please leave a comment. The winners will be notified via private message on Thursday, January 25th. Legal recourse is excluded. (Link in bio!) Follow this link for Marc Abrahams‘ message about the ball: https://www.wissenschaftsball.at/marc-abrahams-mit-liebe-lachen-und-tanz/ 📸: Herbert Corn #SciBall24 #MarcAbrahams #ViennaLectureOnScienceCommunication
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The two students, Olesia and Alisa, are facing a i The two students, Olesia and Alisa, are facing a impressive challenge: a black fabric, 30 meters long and 3.5 meters wide. A utopian world is unfolding on the huge fabric strip – bicycles, trees, windmills, and Hundertwasser’s waste incineration plant. The two artists themselves are miniature figures in front of this environmentally friendly vision. „Despite climate change, we want to focus on positive developments,“ explains Olesia, while Alisa emphasizes that cycling is not only healthy but also more environmentally friendly.   In just two weeks, they are supposed to bring their vision to life on the fabric. It’s a challenge that involves a lot of learning. „Doing it together is already a challenge, but also one from which we can learn,“ says Olesia. The black fabric is not only large but also wavy, making painting on it difficult. Alisa admits, „It’s really not easy to paint.“ However, the two rely on thorough preparation and a strategic approach to make the colors come alive.   Although they do not see themselves as artists intending to draw attention to climate change through their art, the project leaves an impression. Olesia connects the black fabric wall with her childhood in Crimea, where she cleaned a polluted river. Alisa emphasizes that art can contribute to educating and visually informing children about sustainability. Both are confident that climate change will influence their future works – the exact form of which remains to be seen. The final drawing will be displayed at the ball disco on January 27th. Read more about it our ball-magazine or our website (link in bio!) #SciBall24 #AkademieDerBildenenKünsteWien #AcademyofFineArtsVienna #Klimakunst
„If the teams of people engaged in scientific en „If the teams of people engaged in scientific endeavors are not diverse, breakthroughs occur more slowly.“ Physicist and advocate Jessica Wade sheds light on the pervasive inequalities within the scientific community and actively campaigns for transformation. Early in her physics studies, Wade noticed a glaring imbalance with 80% of her peers being male, a predominantly white British student body, and a prevalence of affluent backgrounds. Driven by the belief that diverse teams lead to more impactful breakthroughs, Wade has been a proactive force for change. Her initiatives began in schools and expanded to encompass universities and research councils. Notably, she has crafted over 2,000 Wikipedia biographies spotlighting scientists from historically marginalized groups. Wade perceives her role as a scientist as a privilege, using it to uplift underrepresented researchers. Through nominations and career workshops, she is paving the way for a science community that is both inclusive and diverse. Her narrative serves as a poignant reminder that genuine innovation necessitates the eradication of systemic inequalities in the scientific realm. Jessica Wade is a trained physicist currently working as a materials scientist at Imperial College London. Her research focuses on investigating molecular materials in relation to their optoelectronic, spintronic, and quantum technological applications. (Link in bio!) #SciBall24 #JessicaWade #Inequality #Science #InequalityInScience #ImperialCollegeLondon
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