BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8b7d677c8fd6884858e7c99e8c158ba2 DTSTAMP:20260430T194006Z DTSTART:20260302T131500 DTEND:20260302T134500 SUMMARY:Why Diversity Makes Better Physics DESCRIPTION:\n\n \n Why Diversity Makes Better Physics \n \n\n \n Keynote at the DPG Spring Meeting in Mainz\n \n\n \n\n \n Karoline Irschara, Gender Officer at atom*innen, \n together with Ulrike Böhm (ZEISS Group), \n will deliver a keynote address at the DPG Spring Meeting in Mainz.\n \n\n \n Their presentation, titled “Why Diversity Makes Better Physics”, \n explores the benefits of diversity in Physics.\n\n About the Talk\n\n \n Despite clear advantages, significant gender imbalances persist in physics. \n Although the number of women studying physics in Central Europe has steadily increased, \n they remain underrepresented at senior levels. In Germany, for example, \n women currently hold only 12% of physics professorships — \n far below the threshold required to reach a critical mass.\n \n\n \n The keynote will:\n \n\n \n Present recent data on gender representation in physics\n Examine structural and cultural factors contributing to disparities\n Discuss why diversity is essential for scientific excellence and innovation\n Highlight best practices from academia and industry\n Introduce atom*innen, the interactive platform connecting women and gender minorities in quantum physics\n \n\n \n The presentation concludes with actionable measures aimed at strengthening inclusion \n and promoting equal opportunities within the physics community.\n \n\n Networking Event\n\n \n Following the keynote, participants are warmly invited to join an \n in-person networking event with refreshments.\n \n\n \n If you are attending the meeting, we would be delighted if you stop by and connect with us.\n \n\n \n\n \n The keynote and networking event are co-organized by jDPG and AKC, \n working groups within the German Physical Society (DPG). \n Special thanks to Sarah Embacher and Sabine Rockenstein \n for facilitating this collaboration.\n \n\n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n



Why Diversity Makes Better Physics




Keynote at the DPG Spring Meeting in Mainz






Karoline Irschara, Gender Officer at atom*innen,
together with Ulrike Böhm (ZEISS Group),
will deliver a keynote address at the DPG Spring Meeting in Mainz.




Their presentation, titled “Why Diversity Makes Better Physics”,
explores the benefits of diversity in Physics.



About the Talk




Despite clear advantages, significant gender imbalances persist in physics.
Although the number of women studying physics in Central Europe has steadily increased,
they remain underrepresented at senior levels. In Germany, for example,
women currently hold only 12% of physics professorships —
far below the threshold required to reach a critical mass.




The keynote will:






The presentation concludes with actionable measures aimed at strengthening inclusion
and promoting equal opportunities within the physics community.



Networking Event




Following the keynote, participants are warmly invited to join an
in-person networking event with refreshments.




If you are attending the meeting, we would be delighted if you stop by and connect with us.






The keynote and networking event are co-organized by jDPG and AKC,
working groups within the German Physical Society (DPG).
Special thanks to Sarah Embacher and Sabine Rockenstein
for facilitating this collaboration.



\n\n\n LOCATION:Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Am Jugendwerk, Münchfeld, Hartenberg-Münchfeld, Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, 55122, Deutschland END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR