Equal Opportunity, Gender Equality and Diversity

Equal Opportunity in FOR 5522

The members of FOR 5522 are committed to creating and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for the participation of its members and guests. We comprehend equal opportunity broadly, encompassing gender diversity, family support, and the diverse cultural backgrounds of our international group and research field.

• Equal opportunity awareness sessions at our main events with external experts
• Support for female and other underrepresented groups of researchers (e.g., networking, mentoring)
• Support for longer scientific visits of female researchers
• Childcare support for researchers with small children at our scientific events
• Joint events with other initiatives

Equal Opportunity Activities

Planned

Alumni and Networking Meeting: Career Paths of Women graduating from Quantum Optics and Quantum Many Body Physics Planned for 2025

Upcoming

Women for Quantum May 6, 2025, Göttingen Organizers: M. Aidelsburger, M. C. Bañuls, F. Heidrich-Meisner Invited speaker: Anna Sanpera Trigueros, UAB Barcelona Picture from S. Hardt

Past events

FOR 5522 PhD School on Nonergodic Quantum Dynamics Sept. 23 - 27, 2024 Universität Göttingen, Friedrich-Hund-Platz 1 Organizers: F. Heidrich-Meisner, M. Heyl, R. Moessner, F. Pollmann

Introduction to Equal Opportunity , Dr. Daniela Marx, University of Göttingen, moderated discusion

Kick-Off Meeting of FOR 5522 Dec. 6 - 8, 2023, MPI PKS Dresden Lecturers: M.C. Bañuls (MPQ Garching), F. Pollmann (TUM) Organizers: M. Aidelsburger, F. Heidrich-Meisner, F. Pollmann Invited Speaker: A. Chandran, BU

Introduction to Equal Opportunity in FOR 5522, Monika Aidelsburger, MPQ and LMU