Workshop on Biographical Fiction and the History of Women in Science

27 May 2020, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM

Hosted by the members of Bremen University

Via Zoom (Online Workshop)

Fiction Meets Science members come together in their first Online Workshop to discuss modern representations of female historical scientists in contemporary biographical fiction.

Organizers:

  • Christine Müller (University of Bremen)
  • Kim-Nicola Hofschröer (University of Bremen)
  • Cora Övermann (University of Bremen, student assistant)

Keynote Speaker:

  • Michael Lackey (University of Minnesota)

On this date, FMS members welcomed Michael Lacky and discussed Biographical Fiction and the History of Women in
Science from the perspectives of feminist politics and narration. As basis, they used an article, a novel and a theatre play all focusing on the life of Caroline Herschel.