The virtual symposium will honor the scientific legacy of Katharina Kohse-Höinghaus (University of Bielefeld, Germany) and mark the release of her autobiography Burning for Science, published in the Lives in Chemistry series.
The event includes personal reflections by Katharina Kohse-Höinghaus and scientific talks by Melanie Schnell (Universität Kiel, Germany, and DESY, Germany) and Joseph Francisco (University of Pennsylvania, USA), moderated by Kira Welter, Editor of ChemPhysChem.
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Katharina Kohse-Höinghaus, Melanie Schnell, and Joseph Francisco have a shared interest in physical chemistry. They have studied molecular-level interactions in various environments, from cold interstellar space and the atmosphere to hot combustion environments. They are also actively involved in societies and academies to promote research excellence, networking and fair conditions for all.
Melanie Schnell and Katharina Kohse-Höinghaus have been meeting regularly for about 20 years and can share their experiences and views on women in science from different generations. They are both active in the German Bunsen Society of Physical Chemistry.
Katharina Kohse-Höinghaus and Joseph Francisco have been in touch for over 15 years, having met via the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. They are also both members of the German National Academy of Sciences, Leopoldina. As a pioneer representing Black chemists and chemical engineers in academic organizations, Joseph’s role in opening doors may provide an interesting parallel with regard to women in technical domains.
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Personal insight into Katharina Kohse-Höinghaus’s scientific career and the experiences that shaped her success
