[ONLINE] #CoronaDialog: Can science still be believed?

Despite high incidence figures, especially in eastern Saxony, many citizens are questioning scientific findings and the resulting political decisions.

We ask ourselves: Has the corona crisis taken away the trust of Upper Lusatians in science?

Why do large sections of the population not believe scientific findings? How does science work at all? How are political decisions based on scientific findings? How can science and society come together again?

We want to discuss these questions at our online dialog events as part of the Saxony5 transfer project under the name "#coronadialog - Who can you still believe?" together with scientists from the HSZG, politicians, citizens of the district of Görlitz and all other interested parties.

The 2nd dialog on the topic "Science as a curse or blessing for corona policy?" will also take place online on Monday, March 15, 2021 from 7 pm.

Together with scientists from the region, we want to discuss how science works, the long journey even groundbreaking inventions have had to take, and the uncertainties and controversies that exist in science. We want to explore what we can do together to bring science and the general public closer together again.

Keynote:
"How Does Science Work?" Markus Will, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (Management Systems and Sustainability)

Guests:

• Prof. Dr. Jens Weber, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (Physical Chemistry)
• Prof. Dr. Karin Fester, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (Pharmaceutical Biotechnology)
• Prof. Dr. Thomas Wiegert, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (Microbiology)
• Dr. Jana Krauß, City Councilmember in Görlitz, biochemist, entrepreneur

The event will be moderated by Cornelius Pollmer. Cornelius Pollmer is a journalist, author, and moderator. He was editor-in-chief of the youth magazine *Spiesser*, a freelance contributor and columnist for the *Sächsische Zeitung*, and an intern at the *Süddeutsche Zeitung*. Since 2013, he has been writing for the SZ, primarily on topics related to Eastern Germany and the media.

The “Big Blue Button” program from the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences will be used to host the events. Participation is easy — no installation is required; you can join via your browser without prior registration by clicking the following link:

https://bbb.hszg.de/b/mar-qsb-smw-2yy

Admission begins at 6:45 p.m.