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Schweizer MINT-Förderung stösst an gläserne Decke: mehr Fachkräfte dank systemischem Ansatz
Die MINT-Förderung in der Schweiz kann ihre volle Wirkung nur dann entfalten, wenn sie strategischer und breiter angegangen und von Fortschritten in der Chancengleichheit begleitet wird. Dies zeigt eine am 14. Mai 2025 veröffentlichte Studie der Akademien der Wissenschaft Schweiz im Auftrag des Parlamentes. Ein solcher Ansatz führe nicht nur zu mehr Fachkräften, sondern bringe auch Vorteile in anderen gesellschaftlichen Bereichen.
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Prix Schläfli 2025 award for the four best dissertations in natural sciences
Simona Meiler (Geosciences), Ewa Merz (Biology), Martin Sarott (Physics) and Hyun Suk Wang (Chemistry) were honoured with the Prix Schläfli 2025 for findings made in the context of their dissertations. Through this prize, the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) singles out the four most significant insights of young researchers at Swiss universities. The Prix Schläfli has been awarded since 1866.
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Martin Sarott controls electric dipoles with light
Prix Schläfli 2025 in Physics: An anonymous scientific organisation is not his thing, which is why Martin Sarott chose to study material sciences at ETH, with its informal atmosphere. This proved to be a good choice, as Martin Sarott has been awarded the Swiss Academy of Sciences’ Prix Schläfli in Physics for his research into ferroelectric materials.
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Erstmals Gold für die Schweiz an der European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad
Vom 11. bis 17. April fand in Pristina, Kosovo, die European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad, kurz EGMO, statt. Seit 2012 fördert der Wettbewerb junge Mathematikerinnen. Dieses Jahr ging erstmals eine Goldmedaille an eine Teilnehmerin aus der Schweiz - und das Schweizer Team schnitt besser ab als je zuvor.
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New Call for Quantum Innovation Projects: Considerations by the Swiss Quantum Commission
As part of the Swiss Quantum Initiative, a new Call for Quantum Innovation Projects is planned for 2025. The Swiss Quantum Commission has outlined its strategic considerations for this call.
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UNESCO Global Survey on the Research Status and Infrastructure in Quantum Science and Technology
UNESCO is launching a Global Survey to assess the current landscape of quantum research, education, strategy and policy, and workforce development across Member States under the umbrella of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ
Everything, everywhere, all at once in particle physics
It’s always exciting to find a new use for an existing tool. Researchers from Geneva University, Andrii Tykhonov and Paul Coppin, discovered that DAMPE – a detector built to analyze cosmic rays and search for dark matter – can also measure how cosmic protons interact with heavy nuclei inside the detector. Why does this matter? Because this result is key to so many things from studying distant cosmic events to unlocking the secrets of the strong force.
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