Successful Kick-off Event for Mentoring Program for Young Female Scientists and Students

On April 27, the mentoring program for female junior researchers and students started with a kick-off event. The program supports its participants in their scientific career development, in establishing and expanding networks, and in communicating their research activities to various target groups. The mentoring program is funded by the gender equality coordinated programs of the German Research Foundation (DFG).

The event was opened by program coordinator Grit Schuster. The following welcoming address by Nicole Strauss, head of the ServiceCenterStudium, provided an initial insight into the program and highlighted the need to promote women in science and help them advance their careers.

Afterward, Prof. Franziska Lissel, junior research group leader at the Leibnitz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, gave a "Women in Science" lecture. She presented current research results and gave the female students valuable advice and insights into the academic world.

The event was attended by 25 female participants who are interested in advancing their careers in science by furthering their education, networking, and receiving support from experienced mentors in academia.

Contact:
Grit Schuster
Coordinator
E-mail:
Phone: 0351 – 463 36804
Website: https://tud.link/x6fw