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Access to and participation in science is not always and everywhere as natural for women and girls as it should be. Since 2015, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science has therefore been a reminder of the decisive role played by female researchers - in key inventions but also in everyday scientific life.
At BAM, numerous female chemists, physicists, engineers, environmental scientists and humanities scholars work together to make technologies and materials even safer. Today we introduce some of them who tell a bit about their work why they have chosen a career in science. And, what advice they would give to girls and women:
Dr. Andrea Koerdt, Microbiologist
"My advice to all women is to fulfill your dreams, don't let anyone discourage you or convince you that you can't do it."
Read the whole statement here.
Dr. Andrea Koerdt
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Pheladi Tlhatlha, Environmental Manager
"As an African female researcher, I want to participate in the urgent change that is needed, ideally with a PhD one day."
Read the whole statement here.
Pheladi Tlhatlha
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Theresa Sichler, Environmental Scientist
"I believe that many women and girls already have the versatility needed and are more hesitant because of a lack of knowledge in a particular area. Dare to join in! You don't have to enter a topic as an expert"
Read the whole statement here.
Theresa Sichler
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Lena Scholtz, Chemist
"You can and you will do it if your heart is in it, even if it is hard sometimes. When you see the opportunity to apply for your dream job – just do it!"
Read the whole statement here.
Lena Scholtz
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Irina Heitmann, Energy Science and Engineering
"Do what you love and what you live for. Don’t let social norms and expectations distract you from your path. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself."
Read the whole statement here.
Irina Heitmann
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Shu-Han Wu, Materials Scientist
"If you are interested in science and would like to go abroad for further study, I would say don’t hesitate and you’ll learn things you never knew as long as you step out of your comfort zone."
Read the whole statement here.
Shu-Han Wu
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Dalia Morcillo, Chemical and Materials Engineer
"My female colleagues are my role models today just as I hope to be one for future women who decide to venture into the exciting world of science and academia."
Read the whole statement here.
Dalia Morcillo
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Adelina Olbrich (Dinter), Analytical Chemist
"Ich möchte nicht nur jungen Frauen in der Wissenschaft, sondern allen Wissenschaftler*innen für ihre Laufbahn nahelegen, groß zu denken und mutig zu sein. Ihr seid Wissenschaft und leistet Unglaubliches!"
Read the whole statement here.
Adelina Olbrich (Dinter)
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Farnaz Emamverdi, Polymer Scientist
"I think what is very helpful these days is a network of female scientists that support and learn from each other."
Read the whole statement here.
Farnaz Emamverdi
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Prof. Dr. Sabine Kruschwitz, Junior Professor Civil Engineering
"Ich möchte jungen Mädchen und angehenden Wissenschaftlerinnen mitgeben, dass Forschung, lebendig, spannend und wirklich wichtig ist."
Read the whole statement here.
Sabine Kruschwitz
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Prof. Dr. Sabine Kruschwitz und Sarah Munsch
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Carineh Ghafafian, Materials Scientist
"With perseverance, a bit of patience, and forgiveness, there is nothing you cannot achieve!"
Read the whole statement here.
Carineh Ghafafian
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