Erna Hamburger Prize 2024 / EPFL-WISH Foundation

Since 2006, the Erna Hamburger Prize distinguishes influential, leading women scientists who are transforming their field and executing change. The prize is awarded by the EPFL-WISH Foundation (Women In Science and Humanities).

The Erna Hamburger Prize 2024 will be awarded to :
Prof. Rosa Menéndez López

Prof. Menéndez López is the first woman to chair the Spanish Council for Scientific Research, the largest public research body in Spain, she is currently a professor at the Carbon Science and Technology Institute of the same institution.
 
The award ceremony will be held on Monday, November 11^th at 5:30 pm at the Forum Rolex.

Programme

• 5:00 pm
  Doors opening
• 5:30 pm
  A word from Kathryn Hess, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Outreach
• 5:40 pm
  Wish Foundation's presentation – Aleksandra Radenovic, Wish Foundation's President
• 5:45 pm
  Video : 50 years of IMX – Portrait of Female Scientists
• 5:55 pm
  Introduction of the Laureate by Louisa Rinaldi IMX master student
• 6:10 pm
  Lecture by Prof. Rosa Menéndez López entitled "Carbon Materials: An Exciting Journey"
• 6:40 pm
  Q&A session moderated by Aleksandra Radenovic
• 6:55 pm
  Closing - Remarks - Price is awarded
• 7:00 pm
  Cocktail