Events 2025

Science Communication Workshop

"Sketchnoting in Science"

The workshop on sketchnotes for academic purposes was organized in cooperation with the MARUM Center for Marine Environmental Sciences on February 20 and 21.

Sketchnotes are visual notes that combine drawings and text to quickly capture and present information in a clear and memorable way. They were introduced as a tool to illustrate meeting outcomes, visualize research objectives, and simplify scientific content for non-experts in various formats such as films, blogs, and presentations. The workshop emphasized the importance of focusing on essential elements, using simple drawings, symbols, and diverse text styles typical of the sketchnote approach.

During the course, participants learned to draw symbols easily, explored different typography styles, incorporated colors into their notes, and developed a collection of images. They also practiced integrating listening, observation, and drawing skills while experiencing various situations where sketchnotes could be effectively applied.

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Courses on Fundamental Competences

"AI Tools for the Academic Workflow"

This workshop provided a practical introduction to using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in academic research, particularly tailored for material science researchers of the MAPEX community. As AI tools, including large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, increasingly became integral to academic and research workflows, this workshop aimed to explore their potential and risks. Participants explored a variety of tools for research, data analysis, literature research, and writing support. The workshop included hands-on sessions and tutorials to help participants apply AI tools to their own academic challenges in an informed and cautious manner.

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Science Communication Workshop

"Blog Posts and Press Releases"

Researcher have exciting topics and a lot to say. How can they communicate this outside their scientific community? PhD students from MAPEX and MARUM met on January 29, 2025, to take a closer look at this question. Communicating scientific methods and results outside of a scientific community, boosts reputation as a scientist and helps to increase trust in research. But how to balance science communication between labs, talks and papers? Blog posts and press releases are a good solution here. While social media posts quickly disappear in the daily traffic, blog posts and press releases remain online for a long time and are easy to find. In this workshop the participants learned about blog posts and press releases as a form of digital science communication. They received input, started writing and got feedback. Completed blog posts will be published on the science blog of the University of Bremen.

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Early Career Researcher Networking

"MAPEX PhD Welcoming Event"

On January 21, 2025 we were pleased to invite new PhD candidates to the 1st MAPEX PhD Welcoming Event. The Early Career Researchers stemming from a wide range of disciplines, faculties and institutions, all engaged in materials science research topics, were given an insight into what MAPEX is all about and what it can offer in terms of a successful fulfilment of their doctoral studies and, beyond that, a successful career after graduation. The MAPEX Doctoral Qualification Programme and its specific and structured offerings, focusing on the enhanced development of professional skills and competencies, were introduced, as well as the services provided by the MAPEX Core Facility. 

We welcome all new doctoral candidates within MAPEX on their individual path to becoming a promising researcher in their field and research topics and wish them every possible success.