We all use Wikipedia, so why not help it grow and become more diverse? By participating in our event, you can contribute to and improve Wikipedia. It is easy to learn and can be done from wherever you are Only 17-18% of biographies in English and German in Wikipedia are about women. Futhermore, there is also an underrepresentation of certain ethnicities and people of color in the life science in Wikipedia. Our Diversithon is looking to change this imbalance – and we need your support!
During Berlin Science Week, we invite everyone to participate in our science edit-a-thon. Come together and diversify the world's largest encyclopedia!
No experience in editing or writing Wikipedia entries is required. You will receive an introduction and support from experienced Wikipedians from the WomenEdit Group Berlin.
The event is a cooperation between the Max Delbrück Center and the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité, and organized by the Equal Opportunity Officers of the two institutions, Christiane Nolte and Karin Höhne. The keynote will be held in English, but the introduction into editing and the writing will be offered both in English and German. We are looking forward to your contributions. Register now to join!
Preliminary Program:
16:00 Welcome and get to know each other
16:15 Keynote by Franziska Sattler
16:45 introduction into Editing in German and English
17:45 short break
18:00 Joint Editing and Writing
Keynote speaker:
Franziska Sattler-Morrison is a vertebrate paleontologist and an evolutionary biologist. She has been actively involved in promoting women in STEM fields for many years. With her science podcast "Science with Milk, No Sugar" and the format "Kaffeeklatsch mit Wissenschaft", as well as her involvement with Soapbox Science Berlin and LGBTQ STEM Berlin, among others, she is committed to accessible communication of science topics in digital and analog public spaces.