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Gravitational-wave astrophysicist Shanika Galaudage studies the
collisions between pairs of black holes and neutron stars
Giulia Lo Gerfo Morganti focuses on understanding the structurefunction connection in materials used for renewable energy
Aneta Karpińska uses the Fluorescence Correlation
Spectroscopy technique to study the internalization of
anticancer drugs at the single-molecule level
Xuemei Gu seeks to uncover new physical phenomena in
complex quantum systems and develop quantum-enhanced
hardware for practical applications
What advice do you have for other women interested in
science?
Aneta KarpiEska, PhD student at the Institute of Physical Chemistry at the Polish Academy of Sciences and Chief
Operating Officer at Cell-IN: Not to be afraid, to try. Do
many internships in different disciplines so that, in the
end, you choose the area of study that interests you the
most. But most importantly, believe in yourself and your
skills. And remember – doing science is fun.
Germany: To increase the number of female scientists, it’s
important to spark their interest from an early age. Promoting STEM education for girls through targeted outreach programmes and engaging in educational materials is crucial. Creating supportive academic environments,
including providing scholarships and grants specifically
for women, is also essential. Additionally, implementing
policies that support work-life balance, such as flexible
working hours and parental leave, can help female scientists in their careers.
What should be done to increase the number of female
scientists and professors?
Xuemei Gu, Alexander-von-Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellow
at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Erlangen,
Don’t miss the
interviews with
female participants
in #LINO24!
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