Spotlight on Women in Astronomy and Physics on International Women’s Day

Join us as we honor women in the world of science on March 8th in collaboration with Women in Physics (KIF).

The day will feature engaging talks and lectures, a meet and greet session, a book signing, mini concert and a workshop with a science community for young women.

Program for the Day

12:30
INTRODUCTION
Maren Malling and Cecilie Cold, chair and vice-chair of Kvinder i Fysik, will introduce Kvinder i Fysik and provide historical and contemporary perspectives on women in physics in Denmark.

13:10
TALK
Desiree Della Monica Ferreira, head of Astrophysics and Atmospheric Physics at DTU and 2024 KIF Prize winner, will talk about her work as a space researcher and the importance of female role models in science and technology.

14:00
BOOK SIGNING & MEET ‘N’ GREET
Anja C. Andersen is an astrophysicist and professor at the University of Copenhagen, known for her inspiring books, brilliant talks, and numerous appearances on podcasts and TV.
Here, you will have the opportunity to meet Anja and talk to her about astrophysics and her latest book, Det Gådefulde Univers. The book will be available for purchase at the event, or you can bring your own copy for signing.
You will also have the chance to meet Dot Pio, a graduate student in quantum physics at DTU and KU, where she researches quantum computing with superconducting technology. Besides her studies, she is passionate about sharing her love for physics, philosophy, and STEM on her Instagram platform @mindfulphysicist.

15:00
LECTURE
Bente Rosenbeck, gender researcher, historian, and professor emerita, will give a talk about the Danish astronomer Julie Vinter Hansen – a pioneering astronomical observer and researcher, and the first woman to be officially appointed at the University of Copenhagen after the 1921 law that granted both genders equal access to all public positions and offices.

15:30
WORKSHOP
After 25 years in the medical technology industry, Marianne Andersen founded the science community High5Girls in 2018 to show young girls and women the many opportunities within STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and entrepreneurship.
Together with electrical engineer and High5Girls role model Anna Krzyzanowska, as well as three teenage girls, Victoria, Emmiline, and Sofia, Marianne will lead a hands-on workshop on printed electronics.

16:30
MINI CONCERT
Signe Heinfelt is a composer and sound artist with a degree in electronic music and sound art from the Danish National Academy of Music.
In a unique mini concert, she will explore music through electromagnetism, radio waves, and the visualization of sound waves. On stage, she will demonstrate both some of the oldest and newest inventions in music technology – including the theremin, one of the world’s first electronic instruments from 1919.

PLEASE NOTE: The event will be held in English.

Kvinder I Fysik – KIF (The Women in Physics Association) works to promote awareness of women in the field of physics. Their main goal is to inform, create visibility, and build networks so that young female physics aspirants feel welcomed into the world of science.