Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists

What a delight to welcome so many curious and motivated minds to our second edition of “Girls for Science” on 24 July 2026! More than 60 young women from 9th to 12th grade coming from schools throughout Bavaria found their way to the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics to participate in a rich program filled with keynote talks, panel discussions, a mentoring session, and lab tours. The event brought together students, researchers, industry and science communication experts. In the spotlight were women studying or working in the field of quantum science and physics, sharing their personal stories, how they started in the field, giving honest insights into their career path. Many questions and meaningful conversations inspired and empowered the girls and contributed to a vibrant atmosphere.

Below, we invite you to browse through photos from the event. Read the event retrospective here.