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International Women's Day: Quantum physicists in the technology spotlight!
Opening of the exhibition “RETHINKING PHYSICS” on March 8, 2025 in Dresden: Focus on female quantum physicists and equal opportunities.
International Women's Day: Quantum physicists in the technology spotlight!
On today's International Women's Day, March 8, 2025, the Technical Collections in Dresden are focusing on the achievements of female quantum physicists. The opening of the traveling exhibition "RETHINKING PHYSICS. 100 years of quantum mechanics: time for a female perspective!" will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Goldberg Hall. This exhibition marks the United Nations International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
The show organized by the Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat designed by the universities of Würzburg and Dresden, offers a wide range of portraits of established and aspiring female researchers. The opening program also includes a keynote speech that deals with the topic of equal opportunities in science.
Important key information about the exhibition
The event starts at 10:00 a.m. and entry is free. After the welcome from Roland Schwarz and Matthias Vojta, Prof. Monique Ritter will give the keynote speech together with Bernadette Rohlf and then invite you to a tour of the exhibition. The exhibition “RETHINKING PHYSICS” will be on display in the “Showcase of Research” in Dresden until May 18, 2025.
Visitors can reach the technical collections at the following address: Junghansstraße 1-3, 01277 Dresden. Regular opening hours are Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on weekends and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Historical context and challenges
The exhibition addresses the historical discrepancy between male and female scientists. Women have traditionally faced significant barriers to accessing science. It was not until 1900 that women were allowed to enroll at German universities. A few, like Marie Curie and Lise Meitner, are listed in the ancestral gallery of physics. Grete Hermann, whose significant contributions to quantum physics remained unknown for a long time, also deserves special attention.
Her achievements are honored in today's exhibition, and an international network of female researchers that bears her name is based at the Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat.
Current representatives of the scene
An outstanding personality in quantum physics Claudia Felser, who has gained recognition in the scientific community for her diverse contributions. Among other things, Felser was director at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids in Dresden and is an honorary professor at the Technical University of Dresden.
She has had an impressive professional career. In addition to her research, she is also actively involved as a mentor for young female scientists. Her career clearly shows how important women are in quantum physics and the successes they can achieve.
The traveling exhibition is not only shown in German cities, but also internationally, including in Australia and the USA. This underlines the global relevance of the topics covered within “RETHINKING PHYSICS”. Visitors are invited to learn about the stories and achievements of these remarkable women and to advocate for an equal world of science.