Women in materials engineering at the University of Kassel - with ideas, curiosity and passion

At the Institute of Materials Engineering, female scientists are active in numerous projects with competence, creativity and commitment - be it in research on sustainable materials, innovative manufacturing methods or in high-resolution microscopy at the nanoscale. We are delighted with the high proportion of women in our team and the variety of perspectives they bring to our daily work.

More and more women are deciding to study or pursue a scientific career in materials science - a development that we expressly welcome and encourage. After all, different perspectives, diverse experiences and creative approaches are a great asset in engineering in particular - both for research and development and for teaching.

We are particularly keen to get young people interested in technology and science at an early age. This is why the IfW regularly takes part in the nationwide Girls' Day. At the beginning of April, we were once again able to welcome numerous schoolgirls and introduce them to the world of materials - with experiments, laboratory tours and discussions with our employees. The aim is to break down inhibitions, arouse curiosity and make it clear: Technology is exciting - and by no means just a "man's job".

We at the IfW are convinced that good ideas know no gender. That's why we welcome everyone who wants to research new materials, ask critical questions and develop innovative solutions with us. Diversity and equality are not just buzzwords for us - they are part of everyday life and a central building block for scientific progress.