Postdoc Appreciation Week
Inspired by the celebration of the Postdoc Appreciation Week in the USA and the UK, the PAW Germany coordination team invites researchers and research institutions, postdoc coordinators and research administrators all over Germany to join us in creating a special program, events and a social media campaign to honor the incredible work of postdocs! Most of the events take place online and are open for attendees from any institution in Germany. Have a look at the whole program of the Postdoc Appreciation Week and join a variety of events covering a wide range of interesting topics.
Register here for the panel discussion "Social Changemaking: Maximizing the Impact of Your Research Beyond Academia" as part of Postdoc Appreciation Week on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 2:30-4:30 pm on the Science Floor.
Social Changemaking: Maximizing the Impact of Your Research Beyond Academia
TheCareer Center Telegraphenberg (GFZ & PIK), Potsdam Transferand the PoGS invite you to a panel discussion entitled "Social Changemaking: Maximizing the Impact of Your Research Beyond Academia" as part of the Postdoc Appreciation Week.
For postdoctoral researchers, Social Changemaking involves translating scientific knowledge into practical solutions that address pressing societal issues. As Social Changemakers, postdocs can significantly shape the future by driving technological innovation, informing public policy, and promoting sustainable development. This panel discussion will focus on how postdocs can leverage their academic expertise to create real-world change in creative and innovative ways. Join us as we talk with four esteemed Social Changemakers who will share their insights, strategies, and success stories on making a meaningful impact beyond the scientific community.
Invited Social Changemakers:
- Dr. Cornelia Auer, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
- Dr. Alex Miklashevsky, Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, WiNoDa
- Dr. Nivedita Sairam, German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ)
- Dr. Sinika Timme, University of Potsdam and Centre for emotional healthfür (ZEGD)
After our participative panel discussion, we will open the roof terrace for networking and exchanging ideas. BARMER is kindly supporting us with a small reception.
![Porträt Isabel Schröder](/fileadmin/_processed_/9/7/csm_Schr%C3%B6der_Isabel_MitarbeiterInnenportraits_TobiasHopfgarten_DSC0779.jpg_a474306617.jpg)
Contact person: Isabel Schröder
Isabel Schröder
WIS | Wissenschaftsetage, 4th floor
Bildungsforum
Am Kanal 47
14467 Potsdam
![Porträt Dr. Johannes Freudenreich](/fileadmin/_processed_/6/5/csm_2022.11_PoGSJohannesFreudenreich_TobiasHopfgarten_DSC0784_7b6b23fcc5.jpg)
Contact person: Dr. Johannes Freudenreich
Dr. Johannes Freudenreich
WIS | Wissenschaftsetage, 4th floor
Bildungsforum
Am Kanal 47
14467 Potsdam