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270112 SE The Evolution of Women in Chemistry (2025W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 01.09.2025 08:00 to Th 16.10.2025 12:00
- Deregistration possible until Th 16.10.2025 12:00
Details
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Pre-meeting: Thursday, October 2, 2025, 3:45 PM
Dates: Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 3:45-5.45 PM (Oct 2, Oct 16, Nov 6, Nov 20, Dec 4, Dec 18, Jan 15)Location: Seminar Room 2, Währinger Str. 4216.10: Prof. Annette Rompel (Full Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry)6.11: Dr. Angelika Menner (Head of Study Programs at the Faculty of Chemistry), Nina Krebs, BA MA (U:respect University of Vienna)
20.11: Univ.-Doz. Dr. Soukup (Expert on the history of women at the Faculty of Chemistry up to 1945)
4.12: Dr. Elisabeth Langer (PhD in Organic Chemistry, 1974; Expert in School Education, Didactics, and Teacher Training in Chemistry)
18.12 & 15.1: Student Presentations
- Thursday 02.10. 15:45 - 16:45 Seminarraum 2 Währinger Straße 38 Dekanat 1. Stock (Kickoff Class)
- Thursday 16.10. 15:45 - 17:45 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
- Thursday 06.11. 15:45 - 17:45 Seminarraum 2 Währinger Straße 38 Dekanat 1. Stock
- Thursday 20.11. 15:45 - 17:45 Seminarraum 2 Währinger Straße 38 Dekanat 1. Stock
- Thursday 04.12. 15:45 - 17:45 Seminarraum 2 Währinger Straße 38 Dekanat 1. Stock
- Thursday 18.12. 15:45 - 17:45 Seminarraum 2 Währinger Straße 38 Dekanat 1. Stock
- Thursday 15.01. 15:45 - 17:45 Seminarraum 2 Währinger Straße 38 Dekanat 1. Stock
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Did you ever wonder about the evolution of women at our Faculty and the history of women in chemistry? Based on the idea of the Women in Chemistry (https://wochem.univie.ac.at/) this seminar provides an overview of the topic, highlighting milestones and challenges women have faced in the field, as well as the importance of diversity in science. Legal perspectives and current frameworks that support equality in academia will also be discussed.The seminar includes lectures from distinguished researchers and experts in chemistry. Participants will have the opportunity to choose a topic and present an aspect of the evolution of women in chemistry. Through historical case studies, contemporary research, and interactive discussions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of gender dynamics in chemistry and related fields.The preferred seminar language is English.
Assessment and permitted materials
Student Requirements:
Students are required to prepare and give a short presentation on a topic within the field of “Women in Chemistry.” The topic will be selected together with the course instructors during the seminar; however, students’ own ideas are highly encouraged. This includes independent research work. Participants are expected to actively engage in the seminar, contribute to discussions, ask questions, and attend all sessions.Allowed Materials:
For the presentation, all standard research sources may be used (e.g., textbooks, scientific articles, reputable online sources). During the presentation, supporting materials such as slides, handouts, or digital media are permitted.
Students are required to prepare and give a short presentation on a topic within the field of “Women in Chemistry.” The topic will be selected together with the course instructors during the seminar; however, students’ own ideas are highly encouraged. This includes independent research work. Participants are expected to actively engage in the seminar, contribute to discussions, ask questions, and attend all sessions.Allowed Materials:
For the presentation, all standard research sources may be used (e.g., textbooks, scientific articles, reputable online sources). During the presentation, supporting materials such as slides, handouts, or digital media are permitted.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimum Requirements:
To receive a positive evaluation, students must attend all seminar sessions, actively participate in discussions, ask questions, and prepare and deliver the short presentation of 10 min including independent research. A positive evaluation is not possible if these minimum requirements are not met.Assessment Criteria:
Assessment is continuous and based on active participation, engagement in discussions, and the quality of the presentation. The evaluation considers:- Engagement and active participation in the seminar- Quality and depth of the prepared research- Clarity, structure, and presentation style of the short presentation- Contribution to discussion and reflection on the topicsAs this is a seminar, no separate points or grades for individual tasks are assigned; the overall performance is assessed based on the criteria above.
To receive a positive evaluation, students must attend all seminar sessions, actively participate in discussions, ask questions, and prepare and deliver the short presentation of 10 min including independent research. A positive evaluation is not possible if these minimum requirements are not met.Assessment Criteria:
Assessment is continuous and based on active participation, engagement in discussions, and the quality of the presentation. The evaluation considers:- Engagement and active participation in the seminar- Quality and depth of the prepared research- Clarity, structure, and presentation style of the short presentation- Contribution to discussion and reflection on the topicsAs this is a seminar, no separate points or grades for individual tasks are assigned; the overall performance is assessed based on the criteria above.
Examination topics
Students must attend all seminar sessions, actively participate in discussions, ask questions, and prepare and deliver the short presentation including independent research.
Reading list
Historical Resources on Women at the Faculty of Chemistry
• Rosner, R., Margarete Furcht, “Esterbildung einiger Sulfosäuren” (1902) – ScienceBlog article: https://scienceblog.at/frauen-den-naturwissenschaften-die-ersten-absolventinnen-der-universit%C3%A4t-wien-1900-1919
• Frauen in der Chemie – Article series, IG Chemie:
o Teil 1: https://ig-chemie.oeh.univie.ac.at/2023/12/01/frauen-in-der-chemie-die-ersten-frauen-an-der-fakultaet-fuer-chemie-teil-1-2/
o Teil 2: https://ig-chemie.oeh.univie.ac.at/2024/01/08/frauen-in-der-chemie-die-ersten-frauen-an-der-fakultaet-fuer-chemie-teil-2-1/
o Teil 3: https://ig-chemie.oeh.univie.ac.at/2024/03/04/frauen-in-der-chemie-die-ersten-frauen-an-der-fakultaet-fuer-chemie-teil-3-1/
• Soukup, R., & Rosner, R. (2019). Scientific contributions of the first female chemists at the University of Vienna mirrored in publications in Chemical Monthly 1902–1919. Monatshefte für Chemie. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00706-019-02408-4
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Interesting Resources about Women in Science
Books
• Angela Saini – Website: https://www.angelasaini.co.uk
o The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule
o Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong
o Superior: The Return of Race Science
Articles
• Don’t get mad, get equal: putting an end to misogyny in science – Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02101-x
• ‘Death by a thousand cuts’: women of colour in science face a subtly hostile work environment – The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/death-by-a-thousand-cuts-women-of-colour-in-science-face-a-subtly-hostile-work-environment-130204
Peer-reviewed articles
• Eaton, A. A., et al. (2020). How Gender and Race Stereotypes Impact the Advancement of Scholars in STEM: Professors’ Biased Evaluations of Physics and Biology Post-Doctoral Candidates. Sex Roles, 82, 127–141. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-019-01052-w
• Jackson, S. M., et al. (2014). Using implicit bias training to improve attitudes toward women in STEM. Social Psychology of Education, 17, 419–438. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11218-014-9259-5
• Kong, X., et al. (2020). Reducing gender bias in STEM. MIT Science Policy Review, 1, 55–63. DOI: https://doi.org/10.38105/spr.8p4jnfb2e7
• Diele-Viegas, L. M., et al. (2021). Potential solutions for discrimination in STEM. Nature Human Behaviour, 5, 672–674. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-021-01117-2
• Menon, B. R. K. (2021). The missing colours of chemistry. Nature Chemistry, 13, 101–106. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41557-020-00652-0
• Burrows, S. M., et al. (2020). Confronting Racism in Chemistry Journals. Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry, 31(7), 1321–1323. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/jasms.0c00263
• Royal Society of Chemistry (2018, 2019, 2021). Diversity Landscape of the Chemical Sciences reports: https://www.rsc.org/new-perspectives/talent
• Rampler, E., et al. (2022). Empowering women and addressing underrepresentation in the field of mass spectrometry. Expert Review of Proteomics, 19(1). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14789450.2022.2027168
• Rosner, R., Margarete Furcht, “Esterbildung einiger Sulfosäuren” (1902) – ScienceBlog article: https://scienceblog.at/frauen-den-naturwissenschaften-die-ersten-absolventinnen-der-universit%C3%A4t-wien-1900-1919
• Frauen in der Chemie – Article series, IG Chemie:
o Teil 1: https://ig-chemie.oeh.univie.ac.at/2023/12/01/frauen-in-der-chemie-die-ersten-frauen-an-der-fakultaet-fuer-chemie-teil-1-2/
o Teil 2: https://ig-chemie.oeh.univie.ac.at/2024/01/08/frauen-in-der-chemie-die-ersten-frauen-an-der-fakultaet-fuer-chemie-teil-2-1/
o Teil 3: https://ig-chemie.oeh.univie.ac.at/2024/03/04/frauen-in-der-chemie-die-ersten-frauen-an-der-fakultaet-fuer-chemie-teil-3-1/
• Soukup, R., & Rosner, R. (2019). Scientific contributions of the first female chemists at the University of Vienna mirrored in publications in Chemical Monthly 1902–1919. Monatshefte für Chemie. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00706-019-02408-4
________________________________________
Interesting Resources about Women in Science
Books
• Angela Saini – Website: https://www.angelasaini.co.uk
o The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule
o Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong
o Superior: The Return of Race Science
Articles
• Don’t get mad, get equal: putting an end to misogyny in science – Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02101-x
• ‘Death by a thousand cuts’: women of colour in science face a subtly hostile work environment – The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/death-by-a-thousand-cuts-women-of-colour-in-science-face-a-subtly-hostile-work-environment-130204
Peer-reviewed articles
• Eaton, A. A., et al. (2020). How Gender and Race Stereotypes Impact the Advancement of Scholars in STEM: Professors’ Biased Evaluations of Physics and Biology Post-Doctoral Candidates. Sex Roles, 82, 127–141. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-019-01052-w
• Jackson, S. M., et al. (2014). Using implicit bias training to improve attitudes toward women in STEM. Social Psychology of Education, 17, 419–438. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11218-014-9259-5
• Kong, X., et al. (2020). Reducing gender bias in STEM. MIT Science Policy Review, 1, 55–63. DOI: https://doi.org/10.38105/spr.8p4jnfb2e7
• Diele-Viegas, L. M., et al. (2021). Potential solutions for discrimination in STEM. Nature Human Behaviour, 5, 672–674. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-021-01117-2
• Menon, B. R. K. (2021). The missing colours of chemistry. Nature Chemistry, 13, 101–106. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41557-020-00652-0
• Burrows, S. M., et al. (2020). Confronting Racism in Chemistry Journals. Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry, 31(7), 1321–1323. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/jasms.0c00263
• Royal Society of Chemistry (2018, 2019, 2021). Diversity Landscape of the Chemical Sciences reports: https://www.rsc.org/new-perspectives/talent
• Rampler, E., et al. (2022). Empowering women and addressing underrepresentation in the field of mass spectrometry. Expert Review of Proteomics, 19(1). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14789450.2022.2027168
Association in the course directory
CH-WAHL, BC-WAHL, Freie Wahlfächer und Transferable Skills, Doktorat
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