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On November 18, the unifreunde Bremen Association, in collaboration with the University of Bremen and Constructor University, presented the Bremen Thesis Award. Eight researchers were recognized for their outstanding master’s theses and dissertations at the award ceremony held in the ceremonial hall of the Bremen State Parliament.
The Bremen Thesis Award is presented by the “unifreunde” Association of the Friends of the University of Bremen and Constructor University and honors exceptional dissertations, master’s theses, and state examination theses. Bruker Daltonics GmbH & Co. KG sponsors an additional prize for a dissertation in the field of natural sciences and engineering at the University of Bremen. The prize for a dissertation is endowed with 1,000 euros, the prize for a master's or state examination thesis with 500 euros.
During their welcoming speeches, Dr. Henrike Müller (Senator for Environment, Climate, and Science), Professor Michal Kucera (Vice President for Research and Transfer at the University of Bremen), and Dr. Georg Mecke (unifreunde chairperson) praised the laureates’ notable achievements.
“Excellent research thrives on a diversity of perspectives. This diversity helps us avoid distortions and blind spots because even academia is not immune to bias. In light of this, I am particularly pleased about the diversity of our laureates today, in terms of their topics, disciplines, personal backgrounds, and university affiliations. This diversity is an asset, and it is much needed. In today’s complex world, we must tackle the multiple challenges with a diverse range of knowledge, innovative approaches, and the boldness to ask new questions,” said Michal Kucera.
Henrike Müller added: “The current era of rapid change demands that science play a more prominent and influential role than ever before. It provides guidance and develops solutions for a future worth living. Excellent science is the result of dedicated, curious, and motivated people. You, dear laureates, are among the most outstanding young researchers that our universities have produced. You are shaping this time of change, serving as a compass and providing new impetus. My sincere congratulations on your outstanding work.”
Georg Mecke emphasized: “Dear laureates, you have demonstrated what excellence means through your work. Rather than settling for the obvious, you delved deeper into your respective topics, thought further, combined new ideas, and reflected critically. Academic success is never a coincidence. We know the path you took was not always easy. Often, it required you to go the extra mile. These qualities are important far beyond academic life and will serve as a valuable foundation for your future.”
The winners of the Bremen Thesis Award are:
Dr. Sarina Niedzwiedz from the Faculty of Biology / Chemistry at the University of Bremen – dissertation entitled “The Dark Side of Polar Day – The influence of coastal run-off on Arctic kelp communities”
Enna Gerhard from the Faculty of Mathematics / Computer at the University of Bremen – master’s thesis entitled “Solving the Directed Feedback Vertex Set Problem in Theory and Practice”
Dr. David Karpa from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Bremen – dissertation entitled “The Political Economy of Digital Repression”
Paul-Frederik Siemer from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Bremen – master’s thesis entitled: “Kommunismus im Nebensatz: Gedenkstätten auf TikTok zwischen Emotionalisierung und Tabuisierung” (Communism in Subordinate Clauses: Memorial Sites on TikTok: Between Emotionalization and Tabooization)
Dr. Jan David Brüwer from the Faculty of Biology / Chemistry at the University of Bremen – dissertation, “Using fluorexcence in situ hybridization to study intracellular properties,” special prize from Bruker Daltonics GmbH & Co. KG
Dr. Thomas Eßmeyer (formerly Mildner) from the Faculty of Mathematics / Computer Science at the University of Bremen – dissertation entitled “MITIGATING DARK PATTERNS THROUGH RESPONSIBLE DESIGN – Ethical Design Consideration for User-Centred Technologies”
Chukwuemeka Achugo from Constructor University – master’s thesis entitled “Generating Test Oracles with Generative AI”
Dr. Tridib Banerjee from Conctructor University – dissertation entitled “Numerical mixing across density surfaces in ocean modelling”
https://www.uni-bremen.de/forschung/foerderangebote-service/ausschreibungen/zent... (in German only)
The laureates with Professor Michal Kucera; Professor Werner Nau (Provost of Constructor University ...
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