STEM Passion: A journey inspired by women in science

Technology and knowledge transfer will account for two-thirds of future jobs. However, women are still underrepresented in STEM fields. According to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, one-third (33.3 percent) of researchers worldwide are women, and only 35 percent of STEM students are female. While over half of the graduates and PhD students in the life sciences are women, many of them abandon their scientific careers. Only 15-26 percent reach professorships or leadership positions (Sources: UNESCO Women in Science; EU She Figures 2021).

With "STEM Passion," we aim to draw public attention to the outstanding scientific achievements and successes as well as the leading roles of women in science, showcasing how diverse the image of female scientists is.

Technology and knowledge transfer will account for two-thirds of future jobs. However, women are still underrepresented in STEM fields. According to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, one-third (33.3 percent) of researchers worldwide are women, and only 35 percent of STEM students are female. While over half of the graduates and PhD students in the life sciences are women, many of them abandon their scientific careers. Only 15-26 percent reach professorships or leadership positions (Sources: UNESCO Women in Science; EU She Figures 2021).

With "STEM Passion," we aim to draw public attention to the outstanding scientific achievements and successes as well as the leading roles of women in science, showcasing how diverse the image of female scientists is.

“Diverse perspectives are a key factor for excellence and success in any field. Fostering an inclusive environment is also essential for groundbreaking research and cutting-edge innovation. That's why we at Helmholtz Munich actively support and promote women in leadership positions, and want to give them special visibility with this exhibition.”

Prof. Matthias Tschöp, CEO and Scientific Director of Helmholtz Munich

Multimedia exhibition as an impressive experience

On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the "STEM Passion" exhibition was inaugurated at the Helmholtz Pioneer Campus. It honors the achievements of outstanding female scientists and highlights the diversity of their roles in research. With this initiative, Helmholtz Munich is making a clear statement for increased visibility and equal opportunities for women in science. The exhibition can be visited until March 13th.

The exhibition STEM Passion, conceived by Prof. Elisabetta Citterio (molecular biologist and photographer) and Prof. Claudia Cagliano (communications manager) in collaboration with Andrea Pozzoli (composer, artistic producer and sound designer), combines photography, words, and sound into an impressive journey through the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). More information about the international art project "STEM Passion" can be found at www.stempassion.com.

THE PROTAGONISTS

In this year's STEM Passion exhibition at the Helmholtz Munich Campus, the stories of four outstanding female scientists were highlighted:

Prof. Annette Peters, Director of the Institute of Epidemiology. She studies the impact of air pollution as well as genetic and environmental factors on health, particularly in cardiovascular diseases.
Prof. Magdalena Götz, Head of the Stem Cell Center and Director of the Institute of Stem Cell Research. She researches the mechanisms of brain development and neurogenesis, both in the developing and the adult brain.
Prof. Carolin Daniel, Head of the Type 1 Diabetes Immunology Research Unit. She investigates the role of the immune system in the development and progression of type 1 diabetes.
Dr. Sarah Kim-Hellmuth, Emmy Noether Research Group Leader at the Institute of Translational Genomics. She investigates how genetic factors can influence the immune response and clinical applications.

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