An Official UN CSW70 Parallel Event: From Curiosity to Career: Physics Pathways for Global Impact

How do physics interests become world-changing careers? Students meet scientists and global leaders to explore STEM careers, research pathways, and how to reduce the gender gap in physics, while supporting social impact, innovation, and leadership among women and youth.

This intergenerational session connects PULSE students with physicists, engineers, researchers, and science-policy leaders. Speakers share personal journeys from early curiosity to careers in research, innovation, and global problem-solving. Students explorehow physics skills, critical thinking, modeling, and experimentation are powerful tools in fields from climate science/physics to quantum computing to space exploration. Discussion includes gender representation in STEM, mentorship, and access to opportunity. The session creates a welcoming space for gender gap questions, inspiration, and practical guidance. Youth leave seeing that their curiosity today can become leadership tomorrow and that physics careers can directly contribute to equity, sustainability, and global well-being.

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