In Search of Hidden Diversity

Multi-media presentation, sponsored by Arbeiterkammer Wien

Nesrine Akkari (3rd Zoological Department, NHM Vienna)

Do millipedes really have a thousand legs? Myriapods, the leggiest creatures on Earth, were among the first animals to conquer land millions of years ago. They’ve captivated zoologist and curator of the Myriapoda Collection at NHM Vienna, Dr. Nesrine Akkari, and are at the core of her research.

In this Meet a Scientist, Nesrine shares her personal story: how she discovered her passion for these fascinating creatures, how she studies myriapods in the deepest caves, and what taxonomy is – the science of classifying organisms, describing new species, and understanding the diversity of life.

Learn how Nesrine channels her enthusiasm into her work and makes her mark as a woman in science. A unique insight into the world of research at the NHM Vienna!

This Meet a Scientist will take place in English.

Meet a Scientist

In a multimedia show on Deck 50, researchers tell their personal stories and give an insight into their everyday work.

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A valid admission ticket is required in addition to a tour or show ticket.

Meeting point: Deck 50