33 QUESTIONS
January 31
by WiRe Team
NEW FELLOW: COHORT 2024
April 17, 2024
by Dr. Paromita Bhattacharjee
NEW FELLOW: COHORT 2024
March 27, 2024
by Dr. Emma Campbell
Who we are, what we do
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 / Welcome Centre), 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!
Newest posts
Dr Danhua Zhu: Aspiring to a full understanding of emotion-related parenting and culture
Meet Dr Danhua Zhu, a parental psychologist figuring out emotion-related parenting structures in relation to rural China.
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.
Celebrating a Culture of Knowledge Transfer and Creativity: The Second WiRe Research Video Contest!
Cast your vote in our second WiRe Research Video Contest! Our fellows – all new to video making – have put a lot of effort, time and creativity in explaining their resesarch in a video! Have a look and help us find the best videos!
Can We Learn To Understand Our Society by Studying Ancient Religious Sites in Their Natural and Social Context?
Embark on a journey into the fascinating intersection of archaeology and cultural heritage. Join Francesca Mazzilli as she unveils innovative insights into the ancient mysteries of Garvão, shedding light on its rich historical narrative and cultural significance.
#InspireInclusion Worldwide: Uniting Against Exclusion and Gender Disparity this International Women’s Day
In the ongoing struggle against exclusion and gender disparity, let’s take a look at how people #InspireInclusion in Münster and in the home countries of our WiRe fellows all around the world on this year’s International Women’s Day.
Behind the Lab Coat: An Imagined Conversation with Pauline, Animal Behavior Scientist and Supermom
In the 33 Questions series, we challenge fellows to simplify their intricate research into concepts that even a child can grasp. Our fellow Pauline, researcher and mother, expanded this question, engaging us in an imaginary conversation explaining her research to one of her own three children.
The Fellows
Plant Cells, Big Questions and Bright Minds: A Conversation with Dr Joanna Chustecki
In today’s episode, we are speaking with Dr Joanna Chustecki, a computational plant biologist with a deep fascination for the intricate workings and hidden communities inside plant cells.
From Curiosity to Innovation: A Journey in Semiconductor Research with Dr Paromita Bhattacharjee
In today’s episode, we are speaking with Dr Paromita Bhattacharjee, a semiconductor researcher, whose journey into the field of electronics engineering was sparked by childhood curiosity.
Feathered Friends and Scientific Passion: Dr Samara Danel on Unravelling the Cognitive World of Birds
In today´s 33 Question post Samara Danel, an avian cognition researcher, shares her journey from rescuing a bird at 15 to studying the cognitive behaviors of birds. Working with Prof. Melanie Dammhahn, Danel explores how sex influences behavior and cognition. Her fieldwork, including time on the remote Kerguelen Islands, reflects her passion for understanding animal minds.
Exploring Münster
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!
