Conveners
Physics and Society II
- Agnes Sandner (Working Group Equal Opportunities (AKC) of the German Physical Society (DPG))
- Dagmar Paarmann
The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (2025) highlighted not only the scientific progress of quantum technologies but also the need to accelerate their transition from research laboratories into practical applications. To better understand the factors that enable or hinder this transition, the Working Group on Equal Opportunities (AKC) of the German Physical Society (DPG)...
Despite growing awareness of structural inequalities in physics, unconscious bias remains a persistent challenge in selection processes – from awards and speaker invitations to hiring. Gender disparity, institutional concentration, and career-stage imbalance often remain invisible until after decisions are made.
This talk introduces Equity Lens, a prototype developed under the Working...
Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that diverse teams lead to increased creativity, productivity and innovation - a phenomenon that can be observed in both academic and industrial settings. However, substantial gender imbalances persist in physics: Although the number of women studying physics in Central Europe has grown steadily over the last years, they remain underrepresented at senior...
