[ONLINE] #CoronaDialog: Science as a curse or blessing for corona policy?

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 actually work? 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 1st dialog on the topic "Can we still believe science?" will also take place online on Monday, February 22, 2021 from 7 pm.

In our first event, we will discuss the work of science in the unique context of the COVID-19 pandemic. But how do scientific findings influence policy? Who decides which scientists are consulted for policy decisions? What processes and connections exist between politics, business, and science?

Keynote:
“How Is a COVID-19 Measure Developed?” Dr. Claudia Maicher, Member of the State Parliament, Chair of the Committee on Science, University, Media, Culture, and Tourism

Guests:

• Prof. Dr. Raj Kollmorgen, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (Sociology, Transformation Studies)
• Dr. Claudia Maicher, Member of the State Parliament (MdL), Chair of the Committee on Science, Universities, Media, Culture, and Tourism
• Prof. Dr. Maja Dshemuchadse, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (communication psychology, organizational consulting)
• Dr. Stephan Meyer, Member of the State Parliament (MdL), Representative for the Görlitz Constituency

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 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.