On September 30, 2026, the GirlsGoPhysics-Day took place at the RPTU in Kaiserslautern as part of the 28th German Conference of Women in Physics. Twenty young women in 9th grade and above from Rhineland-Palatinate and Bavaria took advantage of the opportunity to experience the fascinating world of physics up close, get a behind-the-scenes look, and learn about potential career paths.

A varied program of exciting workshops, lectures, and personal encounters introduced the participants to the many facets of physics. Particularly valuable was the direct exchange with female physicists from research, academia, and industry, who shared their experiences and career paths.

At the World of Physics Café, participants were able to strike up conversations with inspiring female physicists and gain very personal insights into different career paths. In laser workshops, it also became clear just how versatile physics knowledge can be—for example, in medicine or in forensic investigation to solve crimes.

The GirlsGoPhysics Day impressively demonstrated that physics is diverse, exciting, and offers numerous career opportunities. The participants were not only able to deepen their enthusiasm for scientific questions but also learned that success in physics is not a matter of gender.

More information here https://indico.physik.rptu.de/event/1/page/16-girlsgophysics-tag.