Book a Scientist 2026. Speed Dating mit der Wissenschaft
From 6 to 8 November, the Leibniz Association will be participating in Berlin Science Week with “Book a Scientist”! True to its motto, “If you don‘t ask, you‘ll never know,” the event will allow members of the public to book one-on-one meetings with researchers. These 20-minute meetings will take place on-site at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW). To access the festival grounds, you will need a free 3-day pass. Please be sure to get yours in advance here.
Program
Martin Gronau: Erwin Schrödinger: Genie und/oder Täter?
6 Nov 2026: 15.00 | 16.00 | 16.30 | 17.00 | 17.30
Since 2021, serious allegations of abuse have tarnished the reputation of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Erwin Schrödinger. But are these allegations true? Join me as we discuss the potential pitfalls of writing scientific biographies and the conditions that lead to the media’s sensationalization of supposed geniuses. [in German]