International Day of Women and Girls in Science
2026/02/11 by mmw
In the Research Field Matter and Materials (M+M), female researchers are working on key building blocks for our future – from investigating the smallest particles to novel materials and cellular processes. The mission of the Research Field M+M is clear: to understand fundamental relationships and use them to develop the building blocks for tomorrow's technologies.
Our female scientists make a decisive contribution to the M+M profile topics – in areas such as Materials Design for Sustainability and Circularity, Synthetic Biology and Nuclear Science.
Why this day is important?
Studies show that women continue to be underrepresented in many STEM fields and that structural barriers remain – even at universities. Workshops and initiatives at Technische Universität Darmstadt actively address these challenges and work to break down barriers, create safe spaces for exchange and initiate long-term change.
We are proud of the women in the Research Field M+M who contribute their energy, expertise and creativity to turning scientific findings into real building blocks for the future. They are catalysts, mentors, role models and important voices in a diverse research community.
