Our aim with atom*innen is first of all to inform. We want to emphasize that, despite some progress within the last decades, there are still too few girls in Austria (and in Europe in general) who choose physics as a career. There is still a very clear imbalance between men and women in physics. If women do choose physics, they face a leaky pipeline: the higher the positions, the fewer women. Here you can find data showing the proportion of women in physics, so you can see for yourself. This is why in this section whe want to share data which highlights the gender gap in physics.
Interactive Maps
How are women represented in physics across Europe? Explore interactive maps showing the average share of women in physics (2015–2023) at different academic levels.
Interactive maps
Data over time
Across Europe, the share of female students in physics varies considerably between countries. Explore how these patterns have evolved over time.
Data over time
Literature
We are collecting literature on gender equity in physics to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues.
Literature