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How and when did you choose to do physics?

“I wanted to be an astronaut when I was 5 years old because I was so fascinated with space. I then chose to study physics (and not philosophy, in the end) in my last year of high school, because of the awe I felt when looking at the night sky and thinking about what was ‘out there’ in the universe. This motivated me to challenge myself by studying something I did not know much about.”

What would you recommend to young women wanting to start a physics career?

“If you're a young woman interested in physics, believe in yourself and don't be afraid to ask questions or get help. Get a strong foundation in math and computers. These are important in the field. Surround yourself with people who support you and remember that your perspective is unique and needed in physics.”

What is your vision for women and girls in science in 20 years?

“In 20 years, I strongly believe that the female community in science will be more represented. Nowadays, society is already exposing young girls to STEM fields more than it did in the past, for instance, through toys and cartoons. Moreover, for the older girls, the increasing visibility of female scientists as role models is inspiring and necessary to imagine themselves in the same positions.”

What would you recommend to young women wanting to start a physics career?

“My message to all interested young women out there is: Please come forward and participate, it looks scary and is actually challenging. But most experiences that thrill come with challenges and overcoming them is victorious. There is a lot more to explore and is unanswered, join the task force and pave a way to opening new windows, not only in physics but in science overall.”

How and when did you choose to do physics?

“As a child I always liked science and mathematics and I was fascinated by the Universe and how it works. When I was in High School, I participated in the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad. Because of that, I decided to study both mathematics and physics. During my bachelors, I realised astrophysics is more my passion than mathematics, so I continued down that road.”

Marie Skłodowska-Curie was more than a scientist — she was a pioneer and an inspiration for generations of researchers, standing to this day as an emblem of excellency in research. 💡

Let's celebrate the power of curiosity and discovery!

Learn more about the @EUCommission 's reference programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training 🔗 europa.eu/!wc9DFm

Heute am 11. Februar ist der Internationale Tag von Frauen & Mädchen in der Wissenschaft.

Wir glauben fest an die Macht von Vorbildern und dass die Sichtbarkeit erfolgreicher Frauen mehr Mädchen ermutigt, eine wissenschaftliche Laufbahn einzuschlagen.

In diesen Interviews mehr erfahren über die Wege unserer Forscherinnen in die Wissenschaft; die Hürden, die sie überwinden mussten; und wie spannend das Leben als Wissenschaftlerin sein kann.

ie-freiburg.mpg.de/5822190/Fra

What is your vision for women and girls in science in 20 years?

“I hope that in 20 years women from all corners of the world and walks of life will be able to have agency over their lives and take their own decisions. On top of this, I envision a world in which girls do not consider science as a path that is not for them and that every woman who wants to do science is supported in doing so, and has role models to look up to.”