Feb 10, 2026

Women in Science

Curie_Meitner_Lamarr_INDIVISIBLE theater play and discussion (written by Anita Zieher and Sandra Schüddekopf)

Date: February 10, 2026 | 4:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Speaker: portraittheater
Location: ISTA – Raiffeisen Lecture Hall
Language: English

In recognition of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we are organizing a special event on the ISTA campus.

The program will feature a performance of “Curie_Meitner_Lamarr_INDIVISIBLE” by portraittheater, a documentary-style theatre production that brings together the stories and scientific achievements of Marie Sklodowska-Curie, Lise Meitner, and Hedy Lamarr. Blending historical sources with live performance, the play highlights both their groundbreaking contributions to science and technology, and the structural barriers they faced, including displacement and migration in pursuit of scientific careers. It also addresses the importance of supportive environments and male allyship in enabling scientific excellence.

The performance will be followed by a panel discussion with ISTA professors, reflecting on the play's themes and their relevance to the current academic landscape and the future of women in STEM.

A reception will conclude the evening.

Transportation:  In addition to the regular ISTA shuttle bus, a special shuttle will depart from Heiligenstadt at 3:30 pm, with a stop at Klosterneuburg Stadtplatz, and will return from ISTA to Heiligenstadt at 8:00 pm. Click HERE for more information.

The aim is to organize the event in accordance with the criteria of the Austrian Ecolabel for Green Meetings. If you have any questions about the event's sustainability standards, please contact the Green Event Officer Julia Kainrath (julia.kainrath@ista.ac.at).