Tea Time with Women in Mathematics
The "Tea Time with Women in Mathematics" is a series of events organized by the gender equality committee of the Mathematics department of Bonn. At the approximately three-hour events, women¹ - from students to professors - have the opportunity to network over a cup of tea. A wide variety of topics, such as studies and careers, but also life outside of the university, are discussed in face-to-face conversations.
Current Event
20.06.2024 16:00 Career Paths
Hausdorffraum, Endenicher Allee 60
On 20.06 we invite you to the next Tea Time with Women in Mathematics! It takes place in the Hausdorffroom from 16:00 to 18:00.
This time the topic is career and how to choose what to do after your studies. We have invited three mathematicians on very different career paths (research, insurance, consulting and IT). You will have the opportunity to ask them all your questions about job hunting, family planning, and their everyday work life. Over a cup of tea or coffee you can connect with other mathematicians. The event will take place in German. We are looking forward to see you!
Am 20.06 laden wir euch zur nächsten Tea Time with Women in Mathematics ein! Sie findet von 16 bis 18 Uhr im Hausdorffraum statt.
Diesmal wird es um Karriere und die Entscheidung, was man nach dem Studium machen möchte, gehen. Dazu haben wir drei Mathematikerinnen auf ganz verschiedenen Karrierewegen (Forschung, Versicherung, Beratung und IT) eingeladen. Ihr werdet die Möglichkeit haben, euch bei einer Tasse Tee oder Kaffee mit den Sprecherinnen und anderen Mathematikerinnen zu vernetzen und eure Fragen zu Themen wie Jobsuche, Familienplanung und Arbeitsalltag zu stellen.
Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch statt. Wir freuen uns auf Euch!
General Idea
Two to three events take place per semester. Depending on the target group, they are in German and / or English. Each event has its own topic and format. Often, speakers are invited to give short presentations or answer questions in small groups and report on their experiences as women in mathematics or other STEM subjects. Another important focus is bringing women* at various study and career levels together. That is why during each event there are also segments in the schedule that encourage social exchange, such as ice-breaker games, speed-friending and conversations between participants in breakout sessions. In order to be able to network outside of the events, participants will be invited to a "Tea Time" Discord server. There they can keep in touch with speakers and other participants and be informed about new events. At the "Tea Time", the needs of the participants should be addressed - suggestions and requests are therefore very welcome! You can contact the organisational team at any time via the email address teatime@hcm.uni-bonn.de.
*All female, intersexual, non-binary and agender persons are invited.
26.04.2024 – Meet your Profs
We invite all female* mathematicians to the next Tea Time with the title “Meet your Profs”. You will get the opportunity to network with fellow students and some of Bonn’s maths professors namely Prof. Vargas Koch, Prof. Sauermann, Prof. Rüland and Prof. Verfürth. The event will take place on April 26th from 2:30 to 5 pm in the Hausdorff Room. There will be tea and cookies for you to enjoy. Feel free to drop by whenever you want!
16.01.2024 - Erasure of Femininity in Math
We invite all female* mathematicians to a tea time on the topic „Erasure of Femininity in Math“. In this Tea Time, we will discuss the adjustment strategies of women to fit in the Math community and the consequences these strategies have on them and their environment. There will be a panel discussion with four speakers, who will talk about their perceptions on this topic. The event will take place on January 16th at 18:15h in the Lipschitz-Saal and will be held in English. There will be tea and cookies in the Plückerraum afterwards. We're looking forward to seeing you!
03.11.2023 – 'Uni, was dann?' - Networking and Career Paths
We invite all female mathematics and computer science students to a panel discussion with three speakers, who will talk about their experiences in various fields ranging from research to technology and answer your questions. The event will take place on November 3rd at 16h in the Lipschitz-Saal and will probably take place.
18.10.2023 - Freshmen Tea Time
This event wants to create an opportunity for female math students to network over a cup of tea and cookies. It is mostly aimed at women just starting their studies, but all female students are welcome to join!
15.06.2023 – History of Women in Mathematics – Tea Time with Women in Mathematics
We invite all female* mathematicians and computer scientists to a hybrid event on the 15th of June 2021 from 3pm to 5pm on the topic of „History of Women in Mathematics“ in 0.107, b-it, Friedrich-Hirzebruch-Allee 6 (or online via zoom).
You will have the opportunity to listen to talks by Andrea Blunck and Sophie Huiberts. Afterwards you can connect with other women in STEM afterwards over a cup of tea (virtually or in real life). The talks will be held in English.
21.04.2023 – Networking Event
You will have the opportunity to get into conversation and network with other women1 in maths over a cup of tea or coffee. We look forward to exciting conversations, stimulating discussions with you, and new women networks! 1All female, intersexual, non-binary, trans* and agender persons are invited.
13.01.2023 – Networking and Career Paths: From Master to PhD
You will have the opportunity to get into conversation with female1 PhD students from diverse areas of mathematics and to connect with other women1 in maths over a cup of tea. This event will be held in English.
27.10.2022 – In person Tea Time – Meet Your Profs
You will get the chance to talk to other participants, especially four new math professors about studying and researching mathematics. You don't have to registrate or stay the whole time, just come by for a nice cup of tea!
22.09.2022 – In person Tea Time for First-Semesters
Female Mathematics and Computer Science students are invited to network over a cup of tea and some cookies. You can discuss the transition from school to university with other students and talk about your general experiences. This event is mainly aimed at first-semesters, but students from higher semesters are welcome as well!
06.07.2022 – Online Lunchbreak with upstream
This joint event with upstream will allow you to meet and connect with your colleagues at Heidelberg University. In addition, Prof. Dr. Monika Sieverding of Heidelberg University will be presenting her latest research on Stress and Stressors among Graduate and Postgraduates students.
21.05.2022 – Getting into scientific research - Tea Time with Women in Mathematics and upstream
At this online event we will be talking about scientific research and how to start your career in STEM. Multiple speakers will talk about their experiences. We will be joined by upstream - the Network for Women* in STEM at HGS MathComp, so you can talk to many different mathematicians from Bonn and Heidelberg over a cup of tea.
29.04.2022 – In-person Tea Time
The first in-person Tea Time will take place in the Zeichensaal, Wegelerstr. 10. You will get the chance to talk to other participants about your experiences during your studies, your plans for the future, and everything ales that comes to your mind, whilst enjoying a nice cup of tea and some cookies. You dont't have to registrate, just come by!
15.01.2022 – Networking and Career Paths
An event for female mathematicians and compiuter scientists.
This third event gives you the opportunity to get in contact with women on diverse career paths in mathematics and computer science - for example with Prof. Franca Hoffmann and Prof. Anne Driemel.
04.12.2021 – Orange Tea Time: Against gender-specific discrimination in the STEM studies
An event for female students.
As part of the Orange Days, an event will take place at which Dr. Amma Yeboah will give a keynote speech on gender-specific obstacles in STEM studies and careers. Afterwards there are discussions in small groups and at the plenum and of course the opportunity to network with other women over a cup of tea.
30.10.2021 – Studying in Bonn
An event for female students, especially in the first semester.
At this event, the focus is on studying mathematics. We invited seven female students from different areas to talk about their experiences during their studies. This gives you the opportunity to exchange ideas and network with other women.
03.07.2021 – Networking and Career Paths
An event for female mathematicians.
New speakers are invited to the second event on the topic of careers. They share their own experiences and further career options. Two math professors, a doctoral student and an insurance employee are invited. Questions can be asked and networks can be created over a cup of tea or homemade iced tea.
09.06.2021 - Success Stories and Challenges Q&A
An event for female mathematicians from PhD onwards.
At this event, some speakers were invited to a Q&A session about their careers as mathematicians. In addition, possible formats are discussed that can create and strengthen networks between mathematicians at the University of Bonn.
08.05.2021 – Mental Health
An event for female students.
This event is about mental health of students, and especially during the pandemic. Problems are identified in small groups and potential solutions are discussed. Some of the topics are: impostor syndrome, work-life balance and studying online.
16.01.2021 - Networking and Career Paths
An event for female mathematicians.
Five speakers have been invited to the first “Tea Time with Women in Mathematics”. In small groups, the participants can ask them questions about their experiences in their studies and career. A master's student, a doctoral student and a post-doctoral student from the MPIM are invited to report on their academic career, as well as an employee each from DLR and a software company to talk about career options outside the university. There is also a networking section where you can get to know other women from the STEM area over a cup of tea.