International Women's Day: DLR welcomes Women in AI to 'Ask a Scientist'
The coronavirus crisis and climate change show that scientifically sound information is more important than ever. That is why the DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics invited the Association for Women in AI Germany (WAI) to an 'Ask a Scientist' lunch session on 8 March to mark International Women's Day. Around 60 guests and 16 scientists exchanged ideas online about trends in robotics research, technology transfer and career opportunities at DLR.
"Aerospace, energy and transport offer exciting challenges and scope for new solutions, especially now with the Green Deal. We need everyone who brings creativity, expertise and a fascination for technology and science to the table. Women and men with strong teamwork skills, people with different experience and cultural backgrounds," said Prof Dr Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Chairwoman of the DLR Executive Board.
"The promotion of women in scientific and technical professions is very important to us at DLR," emphasised Alin Albu-Schäffer, Director of the Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.
"'Ask a Scientist' is part of a series of events aimed specifically at women," says Albu-Schäffer. "In addition to scientific dialogue, we can also present the excellent opportunities for women in management, research and junior positions at DLR."
The Institute was represented by teams from the Futuro Junior Research Group, Care Assistant Robotics, Factory of the Future, Rehabilitation and Prosthetics, the Walking Robotics Group BERT, Assistant Robotics, and Research Group Exploration.
Women in AI Germany Ambassador Sheila Beladinejad said: "On behalf of Women in AI Germany, we would like to thank you for inviting us to celebrate International Women's Day together and to exchange ideas with DLR scientists. Women in AI Germany advocates for gender-balanced and ethical artificial intelligence that benefits society, and we greatly appreciate having the support of strong partners like DLR to work towards this common goal."
