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Save the Date! Next Wednesday, 4th December, we’ Save the Date! Next Wednesday, 4th December, we’re thrilled to have Prof. Dr. Ursula Keller joining us for a Coffee Lecture! ☕✨ As always, stick around after the presentation for a cozy Apéro—the perfect chance to mingle and chat. We’re excited to see you all there - don’t miss it! 🎉
Before the week wraps up, here’s a quick throwba Before the week wraps up, here’s a quick throwback to Wednesday’s Coffee Lecture! A big thank you to Professor Annapaola de Cosa for the fascinating talk and to everyone who joined—it was amazing to see you guys there! ☕📚 We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did. Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead!
Hey everyone! ❄️ Our next Midweek Mingle is ha Hey everyone! ❄️ Our next Midweek Mingle is happening on 26th November at 18:30 at Nik’s Hütte! Drinks and snacks are on us, and everyone is welcome - don’t miss out on the fun! See you there! 🍷✨
Do you feel like enjoying a cozy movie night with Do you feel like enjoying a cozy movie night with like-minded people? Then join us this Friday, 22.11., at the Phi:male Movie Night in CAB G 11. You’ll also have the chance to chat with others during a short snack break! Can you guess the movie? 👩‍⚖️⚖️🇺🇸 Register now through the link in the bio!
Sophia, a cheerful 3rd-year physics student, share Sophia, a cheerful 3rd-year physics student, shares her experience as a woman in STEM! Pressure and Gender Stereotypes: At ETH Zürich, Sophia notices the high pressure students face, especially early on, and observes that women often respond differently than men. She explains, „Women tend to have lower self-esteem, so there’s more internal stress,“ adding, „In exams, they might self-doubt more than men.“ Sophia attributes this to societal stereotypes: „Women are said to be more caring and social, so they talk about stress more, which can create a negative spiral.“ Many women in STEM may have been labeled as „gifted kids“ who now struggle to meet high expectations, amplifying this spiral. Exam Situations: This spiral becomes especially noticeable during exams. After facing the challenge of not passing her first Basisprüfungsblock, Sophia succeeded on her second attempt, learning valuable lessons: „Women may strive for perfectionism and take failure more personally. When I didn’t pass, I really doubted myself. But I realized the world goes on and with my second try, I succeeded.“ Sophia believes confidence plays a major role, observing that „many of my male friends who had similar preparation passed, while those with lower confidence didn’t.“ Role Models in Physics: Sophia recognizes the importance of role models in boosting confidence but feels this is lacking in physics. „I think physics being so male-dominated affects young women’s confidence. I don’t really have a physics role model. Though it hasn’t affected my decision to study physics, it can feel lonely not having anyone to look up to.“ She suggests this might be because physics is highly math-oriented, while women may seek broader fields. Thank you, Sophia, for sharing your insights on gender challenges in academia! What do you think?
Come by for a super interesting coffee lecture wit Come by for a super interesting coffee lecture with Prof. de Cosa, a CERN based particle physicist and ETH professor who will talk about her life and experiences as a woman in STEM. As always with free pizza afterwards!!🎉🍕
Meet Tom, a fifth-semester mathematics student at Meet Tom, a fifth-semester mathematics student at ETH Zurich. In this interview, Tom shares his perspectives on the representation of women in academia and the challenges they face. Gender Representation: Tom notes the underrepresentation of women among professors at D-MATH. „There are fewer female professors, though I’ve seen more as I progress,“ he comments. He also finds the absence of women at a conference disappointing. „Out of 120 participants, there were less than 20 women.“ Stress and Gender: Tom believes women in his circle experience stress differently at ETH. „They tend to have lower self-esteem and are less confident in their abilities,“ he says, attributing this to societal influences. He speculates that this lower confidence affects exam performance, especially in mathematics and physics, where clear thinking is crucial. However, those who do pursue these fields are highly capable due to the filter effect of societal barriers. Societal Influences and Career Choices: Tom reflects on societal pressures that deter women from studying at ETH. „Many societal values still don’t align with studying at ETH as a woman,“ he says, noting that these beliefs will take time to change. This raises the question of whether societal pressures significantly influence women’s decisions about pursuing careers in academia. „Studies show many women want to stay home rather than pursue careers, but is that choice real or societal?“ Balancing Career and Family: Tom finds that academia might be more supportive for women with children. He recalls a seminar where a female academic shared how academia was more accommodating than other careers during her PhD. Challenges Faced by Female Academics: Female professors don’t often discuss gender issues in lectures but address them informally. „Professor Da Lio and Professor Iacobelli have spoken about their experiences as women in mathematics,“ Tom says. #WomenInSTEM #GenderDifferences #Mathematics #StressManagement #ImposterSyndrome #AcademicLife #ETHZürich #LeakyPipeline
Hey everyone! We hope the semester is going well f Hey everyone! We hope the semester is going well for you and that you’ve settled into your classes and projects. As we reach the middle of the term, we’re excited to invite you to our mid-semester meeting! Whether you’ve been involved with phi:male or VMP before, or if you’re new and curious about what we do, feel free to join us! Everyone’s welcome, and there are no obligations—just come by, share your thoughts, and meet others in the community. 😊 Date: Tuesday, 12 November Time: 17:30 Location: HG F26.3 Looking forward to seeing you there!
Such an amazing time catching up with everyone at Such an amazing time catching up with everyone at last week’s Midweek Mingle! Bis aufs nächste Mal! 🎉
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