Who, what and why
Welcome to the WiRe Blog! WiRe – Women in Research is a Fellowship program for outstanding female postdocs at the University of Münster (International Office / Dept. for Researchers & Staff), Germany. On our blog you will find exciting insights into the (research) worlds of our fellows, learn more about how current research helps to solve pressing problems of our times, get inspired by our fellows and their experiences in the world of research and academia, and go on forays through Münster with us!
The Fellows
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Dr. Mehwish Nasim: Harnessing AI and Social Psychology to Curb Misinformation Online
Meet Dr Mehwish Nasim, who is combining artificial intelligence with social psychology to model how influence spreads through online communities—helping to detect and prevent the spread of misinformation on social media platforms.
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Dr. Amra Hasečić: Faster, Greener Heat Transfer Simulations with Machine Learning
Meet Dr. Amra Hasečić, who is exploring how machine learning can predict radiative heat transfer in complex industrial flows, making high-temperature simulations faster, greener, and more accessible.
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Dr. Glory Edwards – Mapping the Future: Sustainability Science, Stakeholder Voices, and the Power of Systems Thinking
Meet Dr. Glory Edwards, an interdisciplinary sustainability researcher passionate about balancing ecosystems and equity. From Nigerian fisheries to European agri-food systems, her work blends land use modelling, fuzzy cognitive mapping, and participatory scenario planning to understand and shape resilient futures.
In Her Element: Our Fellows on Discovery, Challange, and Inspiration
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“If I Could Meet One Historical Scientist, I would choose Antonio Gramsci. I would Ask Him: How Do You Think We Should Fight Facism now”? – Dr. Maria Elena Indelicato on Impact, Inspiration, and Life in Münster
In the second part of our WiRe interview with Dr. Maria Elena Indelicato, scholar in Gender, Cultural & Critical Race Studies, we talk about impact, inspiration and life in Münster.
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From a Desire to Achieve Social Justice to Excavating the Present: Dr. Maria Elena Indelicato on Critical Race & Gender Studies, Motivation – and a Day in Research
In this episode of our WiRe interview series we talk to Dr. Maria Elena Indelicato, scholar in Gender, Cultural & Critical Race Studies. Join us to learn more about her interdisciplinary research field, a typical workday, and what first sparked her interest in the field.
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“My Research Helps Us Better Understand Parenting Behaviors in Cultural Context and How They Relate To Children’s Well-being”: Part II of The Interview With Dr Danhua Zhu
In the second episode of our new WiRe interview series “In Her Element” we continue our chat with Dr. Danhua Zhu, a cultural developmental psychologist. In this part, we travel through milestones and future directions in developmental psychology, explore her views on academic life, and get a glimpse into Danhua’s research and everyday experience in Münster.
Decoding Discovery: Research Explained
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Investigating Deep Earth with Diamonds: a Shiny Journey to the Center of Our Planet
Dive with WiRe Fellow Dr. Fernanda Gervasoni into the world of geology whilst investigating the wonders of the deep earth with diamonds.
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Exploring Münster
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The Christmas Markets of Münster
The arrival of Winter in Germany, signalled by cold rain and short days, luckily also coincides with one of the most ‘golden’ times of the year – the Advent season!
