This project started in April 2023 and was initiated at the Department of Geosciences at the University of Bonn. With a duration of one and a half years the project is funded by the Gleichstellungsbüro (Office for Equal Opportunities) of the University. The project is led by Leonie Esters, Lisa Schielicke and Elena Päffgen.

What is our goal?

The goal of this project is to determine how we can make conference participation easier for parents and families.To achieve this, the needs and desires of scientists, especially parents, are collected through surveys and discussions, and interviews are conducted with conference organizers. The results are subsequently documented in a scientific publication. This publication is intended to serve as a guide for conference organizers, bringing attention to the challenges and desires of parents. The project promotes exchange between conference organizers and parents, as well as among parents in the field of science.

Why?

Participation in (inter)national conferences, seminars, and workshops is important for professional exchange and personal networking, especially for young scientists. The project aims to contribute to a better balance between family life and scientific work. Since caregiving responsibilities in families are still predominantly carried by women, this project also seeks to promote gender equality in the field of geosciences.

For more detailed information about this project, you can refer to the project proposal (unfortunately only in german), which you can download below. If you have any questions, ideas, or requests of any kind, feel free to send us an email! Our contact details can be found at the bottom of this page.