In an effort to help bridge the gender gap in STEM, the NanoMag Research Unit participated for the second time in Wiener Töchtertag (Vienna Daughters’ Day), an annual city-led initiative that encourages girls aged 11–16 to explore careers in traditionally male-dominated fields.
This year’s program featured a range of small, interactive workshops. Our Master’s student Hannah introduced the participants to the study of physics, helping to demystify common misconceptions about the field. The visitors then split into three groups: one explored the Quantum Transport Lab with PhD researcher Emma Horgan; another learned about inverse design and magnetism with Fabian Majcen; and a third visited the cryostat and BLS labs together with Hannah Arnfelser.
Following the hands-on science sessions, Pedro del Real led a creative workshop in which the girls translated their experiences into comic form. This setting also provided an opportunity for further informal exchange, allowing participants to continue asking111 questions and engaging with our researchers.
We thank our scientists for their commitment and enthusiasm, and the participants for their curiosity and interest. We look forward to taking part in Wiener Töchtertag again next year.
