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3096. Women in Physics: The Ambivalence of Success, Forces of Inertia and Pathways to Equity (WEX01)Beate Ceranski (University of Stuttgart), Ewelina Ciaputa (Jagiellonian University)20/05/2026, 18:00
This talk explores why gender inequality in physics can persist—even when individual women succeed. We begin by unpacking the risks of the meritocracy narrative in science: “merit” is often presented as neutral, yet real careers are shaped by networks, power, and institutional gatekeeping. We then provide a concise snapshot of women’s representation across STEM fields, highlighting persistent...
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Frank Zimmermann (European Organization for Nuclear Research)20/05/2026, 19:45
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