On this year's Girls' Day, 190 schoolgirls with a passion for science were out and about on the Schwarzenberg campus, where they were able to experience scientific laboratory tests and experiments such as the large fire tornado. Students provided insights into their path to STEM studies and made it clear that there is no need to be afraid of subjects like mathematics and physics.
A flight simulator, insights into shipbuilding, 3D printing, AI-controlled robots and air- and water-propelled rockets were also on the extensive program. Nina Schulte, coordinator of young talent promotion at the TU Hamburg, says: “The Girls' Day is important because we want to get more young people, and especially young girls, interested in STEM subjects and engineering studies. Above all, the TU would like to increase the proportion of female students and is involved in other programs for girls and young women.”
About the day of action
On Girls' Day and the equivalent Boys' Day, young people get insights into occupations in which women and men have so far been underrepresented. For companies and institutions, the day of action is an opportunity to promote young talent in a practical way and to spark their interest in their own field. The action days provide an important impetus against common gender stereotypes and ensure that young people broaden their spectrum of career and study choices.
Girls' Day is sponsored by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ) and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Since 2011, the BMFSFJ has also sponsored Boys' Day. According to the organizers, more than 2.5 million places have been made available to girls as part of Girls' Day since 2001.
