Constructor Talks

In this episode of Constructor Talks, CU Head of Alumni & Career Services Ilya Kompasov is joined by Dr. Cornelia Scheitz, President of the Alumni Association.
They discuss the scope and responsibilities of the Alumni President role, as well as key initiatives and milestones achieved during Dr. Scheitz’s tenure.
The conversation highlights the importance of alumni leadership and engagement within the Constructor University community.

In this episode of Constructor Talks, we sit down with Prof. Klaus Boehnke, Professor of Social Science Methodology at Constructor University, to explore what decades of research can tell us about diversity and social attitudes.Prof. Boehnke shares the story behind the newly published 2025 Diversity Barometer, a comprehensive nationwide study on social diversity in Germany commissioned by the Robert Bosch Stiftung, how it is measured, why it matters, and what the latest findings reveal about Germany’s shifting perspectives on diversity. From statistical insight to real-world implications, this conversation offers a nuanced look at a topic often simplified in public debate.Listen to the full episode to discover what changed, what stayed the same, and what these trends might mean for the future.

In this episode of Constructor Talks, we speak with Prof. Dr. Andrea Koschinsky, Professor of Geosciences at Constructor University and one of the leading voices in geochemistry. Andrea explains what geochemistry is, how her passion for the environment shaped her career, and why global climate conferences often face challenges. She also shares insights from her research in the Amazon estuary, one of the most unique ecosystems on Earth and a critical connection point between rainforest and ocean. We also look behind the scenes of GEOTRACES, the international program mapping the chemistry of the world’s oceans, and hear about life and research aboard the German research vessel Meteor. If you’re interested in Earth systems, climate science, biodiversity, or ocean exploration, this episode offers a fascinating look at how geochemistry helps us better understand our planet.

Constructor Talks is the new podcast from Constructor University, where curiosity meets creation. In each episode, we explore how scientific discovery shapes the way we live and communicate with one another. We go beyond headlines to uncover the “why” behind research: questions that spark new ideas, the people questioning the status quo, the challenges they face, and the subjects that could potentially affect the planet for decades to come. Because science isn’t just facts and numbers - it’s a living human story. Our mission is to reconnect people with science, rebuild trust, and spark curiosity again. By listening to these conversations, anyone can discover how everyday technologies and life-changing innovations all begin with questions posed by bold humans.