Wed 19.11.2025, 16-17.30 - Bremerhaven office

Career trap science - why women fall by the wayside

Potential for Bremerhaven as a science location

Science goes Future!

Bremerhaven has developed into an important science location: Around 1600 people - that's around 3% of all employees in our seaside town - work in the scientific sector. From renowned institutes such as the Alfred Wegener Institute to the university, research and science characterize our cityscape.

A good reason to dedicate an event to the topic of "Women in Science" as part of the "Pier of Science" network in the anniversary year "20 Years City of Science".

We want to question the status of equal opportunities in this important sector of the economy. Because despite the diversity of the scientific landscape, women face particular challenges - including here in Bremerhaven.

Jessica Heibült, a consultant from the Chamber of Employees, will present current figures on women in science in the state of Bremen, which we will discuss with representatives from local research institutions.

Our guests are:

• Dr. Gerit Birnbaum, Women's and Equal Opportunities Officer at AWI Bremerhaven
• Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frederike Reimold, as Decentralized Women's Representative at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences
• Dr. Kathrin Stern, as Head of the ZGF Bremerhaven
• Janina Strelow, MdBB and Chairwoman of the Committee for Science, Media, Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Digitization

We cordially invite you to an open exchange about:

• The current situation of female scientists in Bremerhaven
• Successful approaches to promoting equal opportunities
• Structural challenges and disadvantages
• Concrete suggestions for improvement for our location

Following the discussion, we invite you to a get-together with snacks and drinks.

Moderation:

Tomke Claußen, Head of the Bremerhaven office of the Chamber of Employees

Location
Forum of the Bremen Chamber of Employees
Bremerhaven office
Barkhausenstr. 16
27568 Bremerhaven

Your perspective is important - whether as a scientist, institute director, young researcher or interested person from the urban community.

Please register via the button!