ct.qmat 65 Wissenschaftlerinnen first! Quantenphysik ist auch Frauensache Come on, ladies! Quantum physics isn’t just for men Johanna Erdmenger hat vielbeachtete Forschungsarbeiten zur Physik Schwarzer Löcher und deren überraschende Konsequenzen für das Verständnis von Quantenmaterialien veröffentlicht. Im Grete-Hermann-Netzwerk rückt die Physikprofessorin die wissenschaftliche Kompetenz von Frauen in den Vordergrund. Johanna Erdmenger has published acclaimed research on the physics of black holes and their surprising consequences for our understanding of quantum materials. She’s made women’s scientific expertise front and center in the Grete Hermann Network. Why does physics need the Grete Hermann Network? Erdmenger: We support and connect female scientists at all career levels in order to raise their profile – something that’s particularly important when it comes to professorial appointments. What’s more, the network’s members support each other in their academic careers, including as mentors and by working together on joint research projects. What’s the benefit of women’s advancement in science, especially quantum physics? Erdmenger: Women push the research envelope, and that goes for quantum physics, too! Science means teamwork at all levels. And like many other areas of society, it benefits from gender diversity. Sadly, the proportion of females working in physics, especially in senior positions, is low, and as a result a large talent pool is wasted. That’s why we need to show girls and young women how many different career paths there are in our field and highlight all the female researchers out there. By spotlighting female role models, we hope more women will choose a career in physics.
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