Soapbox Science Brussels

About Soapbox Science

Soapbox Science is an inspiring initiative that brings cutting-edge science to the streets, transforming public spaces into arenas for scientific debate. It aims to promote the incredible work of scientists, especially women, non-binary and underrepresented groups in STEMM (Sciences, Technologies, Engineering, Mathematics and Medecine), while making science accessible to everyone. With no slides, screens, or technical barriers, Soapbox Science creates a fun and engaging platform where researchers share their knowledge and passion directly with the public, sparking curiosity and encouraging open dialogue about the wonders of science.

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The Brussels Local Organising Team

The local organisation Soapbox Science Brussels was founded in 2019.

We are a dedicated and motivated team of researchers and science communication officers involved in sciences.

We have some many wonderful women in science in Belgium. It’s time for the public to meet them and a Soapbox Science event is just the best format to make this happen. We hope that our speakers and their passion will be an inspiration for the future generations of scientists.

Dr. Lê Binh San Pham, team coordinator, communication officer at the Royal Observatory of Belgium. Scientist and science outreach enthousiast. Passionate about science and planets and about sharing science to everyone (LinkedIn: lebinhsanpham).

Dr. Arianna Piccialli, researcher in planetary atmospheres at Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy. Passionate about planets, our solar system, science outreach, diversity&inclusion (Twitter: @apic79, LinkedIn: ariannapiccialli).

Dr. Christine Bingen, studies atmospheric composition at the Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy. Her favourite engagements are public outreach, addressing climate issues and promoting inclusion and gender equality.

Dr. Marie Yseboodt, scientist at the Royal Observatory of Belgium studying the rotation and interior of Mars, Mercury and icy satellites (Twitter: @ysebm, LinkedIn: marieyseboodt)

Dr. Caroline Jonas, theoretical physicist who earned her PhD from the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam, Germany where she studied models of the very early universe. She is now working as a postdoctoral researcher in Atmospheric science at the Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy, studying ozone in the atmosphere. She is passionated about gender diversity in science and outreach.

Dr. Marta Luffarelli, CEO and Remote Sensing Scientist, specializes in retrieving aerosol properties from remote sensing data for climate-related applications. She is deeply committed to science communication, particularly inspiring young women to explore and excel in the field.

Lidia López Gutiérrez, biochemist specialising in neuroscience. She studied in Spain, where she is originally from, and came to Brussels to do her PhD. In it she focuses on the role of tau pathology in Alzheimer’s disease. She has a keen interest in science popularisation, social inclusion and development cooperation, three aspects which, despite what it may seem, are very much connected.

They were part of the Soapbox Science Brussels team

Dr. Karolien Lefever astronomer and atmospheric scientist, responsible for communication & public outreach at the Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy. Disposing of a strong scientific curiosity herself, she loves sharing her enthusiasm for science with young and old. She was part of the Soapbox Science Brussels team from 2019 to 2023. Many thanks Karolien for your contribution to Soapbox Science Brussels!

Lucie Lamort, communication officer at the Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy, is not as scary as her name suggests, has a passion for the universe, people, the big questions and the small ones. She was part of the Soapbox Science Brussels team from 2019 to 2023. Many thanks Lucie for your contribution to Soapbox Science Brussels!