Science Melting Pot

Name: Science Melting Pot
Address: Østrevej 1, Aarhus, DK
Telephone: +4591858833

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Science Melting Pot

Services in science education, outreach and inclusion.

03/06/2026

✨ Exciting news: We are thrilled to be part of "Quantum Futures," a Sociotechnical Imaginaries and Public Engagement, a new AUFF NOVA project exploring how society imagines, understands, and shapes the future of quantum technologies!⚛️

Quantum technologies are often described as revolutionary, yet they can feel distant from everyday life. This project asks an important question: What stories, expectations, and visions are shaping our quantum future—and who gets to be part of that conversation?👥

Bringing together researchers and practitioners from Aarhus, Leiden, and Rome, the project will explore how quantum technologies are perceived across scientific, public, commercial, and policy contexts, while co-creating new ways for people to engage with the social, ethical, and political questions surrounding quantum innovation 🇮🇹🇩🇰🇳🇱

And so excited to collaborate with project lead Kristian Hvidtfelt Nielsen (Head of Centre for Science Studies, Aarhus University), Julia Cramer (Leiden University), Esben Rohan Christensen (Accademia di Danimarca, Rome), Karen Barad (AUFF Visiting Fellow at ARTS, Aarhus University), Johanna Seibt (Philosophy, ARTS, Aarhus University), Shaeema Zaman and David Owen (Science Melting Pot) and Andreas Roepstorff (Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies) 🙌

We can't wait to help create more inclusive, meaningful, and socially connected conversations about quantum futures!✨✨

27/05/2026

Meet David (he/him), our Research and Learning Manager!🙌✨

David Owen has over fifteen years of experience working at the intersection between research and society. His specialisms include public engagement, organisational change, ando strategic partnerships.

He has worked extensively with research funders and universities, and has developed training resources for the University Partnership Playbook which synthesised the key approaches utilised by R&D departments into a set of resources that could help businesses build strategic partnerships with Universities.

His work spans across various sectors, including museums, businesses, cultural organisations, civil society organisations. He is an experienced trainer and facilitator working with both researchers, and students to facilitate the integration of societal impact into research and education.

He holds accreditation as an ILLM level 7 equivalent coach, and is a TEDx speaker.

David has joined Science Melting Pot to develop and facilitate workshops for interdisciplinary settings.

What we especially appreciate about David’s work is his ability to bridge different worlds (research, education, industry, and society) while keeping people and meaningful connection at the center of the conversation ✨

22/05/2026

The of the day: Meet Claudia! ⚛️✨

We are excited to continue our series—a storytelling campaign by Science Melting Pot and DigiQ dedicated to highlighting the diverse voices, challenges, and motivations of the people shaping the future of quantum technologies.

Today, we are so happy to introduce Claudia Zendejas Morales (She/Her), a passionate DigiQ student at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. Originally from Mexico 🇲🇽, Claudia’s journey reflects the beauty of following curiosity across disciplines, embracing uncertainty, and building your own unique scientific path.

Let’s dive into her experience:

Q: What’s something about your journey in science that people often don’t see or talk about?

Claudia: “Something people often don't see is that scientific journeys can be nonlinear, even when they may look more straightforward from the outside. Science is often narrated through achievements, degrees, publications, or projects, but behind that there are many moments of exploration, uncertainty, gradual construction, and invisible work: studying on your own, filling gaps, asking questions, finding community, and continuing to learn even when the next step is not completely clear.

I do not think these changes of direction are necessarily a problem; sometimes they are part of the process. Moving across areas, learning new tools and methods, and connecting different ways of thinking can become a strength. Studying computer engineering before physics shaped the way I approach quantum information and quantum algorithms, giving me a computational perspective that now feels very natural in my research interests. For me, this is a reminder that there is not only one way to build a scientific path, and that diverse trajectories can bring valuable perspectives to research.”

📖 Read the full, in-depth interview on our website: https://www.sciencemeltingpot.com/shareyourqstory-campaign/claudia-zendejas-morales

Her website: https://claudiazm.xyz/

11/05/2026

✨ Building science stories, one presentation at a time!✨
On April 20th, we had the pleasure of hosting the “Build Your Science Story” workshop together with CORC – The Novo Nordisk Foundation CO₂ Research Center! Novo Nordisk Fonden

As researchers, we spend half our lives giving presentations, often in interdisciplinary settings, but how often do we think about our communication or even get formal training in how we present? That’s exactly what this workshop focused on!

🌟We helped participants designed their own communication planning tool based on a storytelling technique and self-reflection exercises.
🌟The participants co-designed their own communication planning tool tailored to their unique work environments and presentation needs.

From group meetings to interdisciplinary collaborations, the goal was simple: create a tool for yourself, by yourself. Something practical, personal, and effective in everyday research communication💡

A huge thank you to CORC - The Novo Nordisk Foundation CO₂ Research Center for hosting us for this communication workshop! 🙌

07/05/2026

We want to share that last week, we had an amazing experience at the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC/ACCS), in collaboration with Lotus STEMM!🤩

This event was especially meaningful as it marked the first official event of Science Melting Pot in Canada 🎉

Together, we hosted a workshop exploring how systemic inequities show up in educational and professional spaces, particularly for racialized and immigrant women in Canada ✨ Through open dialogue, storytelling, and practical tools, we created a space to reflect, question, and think about how to turn awareness into meaningful action!🙌

A special shoutout to Zö Wright, our Canadian Branch Lead, for representing Science Melting Pot and leading these important conversations 💜

More moments like this coming soon! 🌍✨

27/04/2026

📣 See you in Sudbury, Canada!

In collaboration with , we will be there at the Canadian Association of Science Centres | Association canadienne des centres de sciences' Annual Conference on Wednesday, to do a workshop!

➡️ What is the workshop about?
Our collaborative workshop explores how systemic inequities persist in educational and professional environments, particularly for racialized and immigrant women in Canada. Through facilitated reflection and structured debriefing, attendees will practice identifying bias, examining positionality, and applying meta-reflexive questioning to real-world scenarios.

➡️ Our Approach
Blending storytelling, dialogue, and applied tools, this workshop supports participants in translating reflection into intentional allyship and systemic change in STEMM and science communication environments.

You can find more details of the conference and our session here: https://lnkd.in/gn39CWiG

Zö Wright , our Canadian Branch Lead, will be there from the Science Melting Pot team.

24/04/2026

📣 Just 4 days to go.....see you in Sudbury, Canada!

In collaboration with Lotus STEMM , we will be there at the Canadian Association of Science Centres Annual Conference next week, to do a workshop!

Zoë Wright , our Canadian Branch Lead, will be there from our team.

➡️ What is the workshop about?
Our collaborative workshop explores how systemic inequities persist in educational and professional environments, particularly for racialized and immigrant women in Canada. Through facilitated reflection and structured debriefing, attendees will practice identifying bias, examining positionality, and applying meta-reflexive questioning to real-world scenarios.

✅ Blending storytelling, dialogue, and applied tools, this workshop supports participants in translating reflection into intentional allyship and systemic change in STEMM and science communication environments.

You can find more details of the conference and our session here: https://lnkd.in/gn39CWiG

15/04/2026

The of the day: Meet Muskaan! ✨

We are excited to continue our series—a storytelling campaign by Science Melting Pot and DigiQ dedicated to highlighting the diverse voices, challenges, and motivations of the people shaping the future of quantum technologies🤲

Today, we are happy to introduce Muskaan Afzaal (She/Her), a DigiQ student at Friedrich Schiller Universität Jena in Germany. Originally from Pakistan, her journey is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and the courage to pursue science across borders. 🇵🇰✈️🇩🇪

Let’s dive into her experience:
Q: What’s something about your journey in science that people often don’t see or talk about?
Muskaan: "From the outside, studying science often looks like a straight path of achievements and discoveries. But behind every experiment or equation, there are also moments of uncertainty, frustration, and persistence. For me, one of the biggest unseen parts of the journey has been adapting to studying in a completely new country and environment. What people don’t always see is that these moments are actually part of becoming a scientist. Progress in science rarely comes from easy moments—it comes from the courage to stay curious even when things are difficult."

Q: If you could send a message to someone just starting out or taking their next step in quantum, what would you tell them?
Muskaan: "Don’t be discouraged by how difficult it seems at first. Every scientist you admire once struggled with the same concepts you are learning now. Quantum physics is challenging because it asks us to think about the world in completely new ways. Stay curious, ask questions, and give yourself time to grow."

📖 Read the full, in-depth interview with Muskaan on our website: https://www.sciencemeltingpot.com/shareyourqstory-campaign/muskaan-afzaal

11/02/2026

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🤩💜👏

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