To celebrate the International Day of Women* and Girls* in Science, the students of the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics invite you to participate in a free one-day event that aims to highlight careers and experiences of women* in physics in Austria with a multifaceted scientific programme.
This year's event will include a workshop on the scientific culture in Physics, talks by renowned Physicists working in Austria, a panel discussion on the experiences of female* scientists at the various stages of their careers and a poster session to showcase works led or strongly shaped by women*. To apply for a poster-spot, please fill out the registration form below - we are looking forward to many great contributions! We accept all topics related to physics, including the history of women* in physics. Participants will have the chance of winning a prize for the best poster!
To participate in this event, registration is mandatory - see below.
Programme
| 9:30 - 12:00 | Workshop on the scientific culture ("Fachkultur") in Physics led by Prof. Dr. Martina Erlemann Guest professor for Gender and Science Studies in Physics at the FU Berlin |
| 13:00 | Welcoming Words Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Regina Hitzenberger, University of Vienna Member of the VDSP organizing committee, University of Vienna |
| 13:10 | Key note talk Prof. Dr. Ulrike Diebold, TU Wien Professor researching Surface Science and Deputy Department Head at the TU Wien, Research Professor Tulane University in New Orleans |
| 13:40 | Coffee Break |
| 13:50 | Key note talk Prof. Dr. Sofia Kantorovich, University of Vienna Professor at the Department of Computational and Soft Matter Physics at the University of Vienna, Deputy Head of the Research Platform "Mathematics-Magnetism-Materials" and Associate Professor at Ural Federal University |
| 14:20 | Key note talk Dr. Suchita Kulkarni, University of Graz Principal Investigator researching Dark Matter phenomenology at the University of Graz |
| 14:50 | Poster Session & cake |
| 16:30 | Panel discussion on the experiences of scientists at the various stages of their careers Moderated by Hilde Janssens, PhD - Good Practice Officer at IST Austria |
| 18:00 | Announcement Poster Award |
| 18:10 | Networking & buffet |
We kindly ask you for your understanding and cooperation to make the event as safe as possible for everyone to attend. In particular, participants who wish to attend the event in person will be asked to follow the COVID safety guidelines valid at the time. Details will be provided to all participants before the event.
Please be aware that by participating in this event you agree to follow the Code of Conduct and House Rules by the University of Vienna!
In case you have any questions or comments please feel free to contactus at: clara.billroth@univie.ac.at !
Dates and deadlines
| Registration for poster contribution | Mon, 11 Apr |
| Registration for workshop attendance | Wed, 20 Apr |
| Registration for talks and discussion | Wed, 20 Apr |
Committees
Organizing Committee and Poster Selection Committee:
Clara Conrad-Billroth, Flavio Del Santo, L Glaser, Thomas Kroyer and Margaret Rosenberg
Poster Award Committee:
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