Women in science: Exceptional Physicists and Pioneers of Tomorrow The French Office in Taipei and L’Oréal Taiwan are thrilled to invite you to a special edition of the Science Bubble Tea, on Wednesday, December 6, from 18:30 at the Railway Art Village of Hsinchu, in presence of Mr. Franck Paris, Director of the French Office in Taipei.

For the first time, the flagship event of French science in Taiwan moves outside Taipei. On this special occasion, we are privileged to host two extraordinary scientist: Maud Vinet and Zan Hsiao-Wen. Their presentations will not only showcase their remarkable work and journeys in fields still overwhelmingly male-dominated but also inspire and spark discussions about the role of women in physics and engineering. Additionally, surprise guests will join them, enriching the conversations... The essence of Science Bubble Tea remains the same: short talks in English, accessible to everyone but packed with valuable insights. After the presentations, the discussions continue over drinks and a buffet. Spotlight on our two star physicists: Maud Vinet is a researcher and physicist. She led CEA-Leti's quantum program before co-founding Quobly in 2022. This CEA and CNRS spin-off is at the forefront of developing a silicon qubit quantum processor, a culmination of over two decades of academic research in the best French and European labs. In 2019, Maud secured one of Europe's most significant grants, paving the way for future commercialization. Since its inception in November 2022, the Grenoble-based company raised 19 million euros in its first funding round, accelerating its journey toward industrialization. Maud represents a unique perspective: a scientist in one of the most complex fields, an entrepreneur developing a highly strategic product, and a mother balancing daily challenges with an exceptional career. Zan Hsiao-Wen is a photonic physics researcher at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU). She was awarded the prestigious Franco-Taiwanese Research Grand Prize by the Académie des Sciences in 2022, after receiving the L’Oréal TOWIS (Taiwan Outstanding Women Scientist Award) Young Researcher Prize in 2011. Her work focuses on light-matter interactions at the molecular and nanoscopic scales, leading to major advancements in health, sports, and well-being, such as creating a revolutionary sensor for diagnosing and monitoring renal insufficiency. Zan holds nearly 80 patents for her innovative inventions and also chairs the women engineers group at the Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers (IEEE), with a significant mission: to increase the number of remarkable research journeys like hers !

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Program:

Doors open from 6:20 PM

6:30 - 8:00 PM: Presentations, panel, and Q&A

8:00 - 9:00 PM: Drinks and discussions

Venue: Hsinchu Railway Art Village / 新竹市鐵道藝術村

Address: No. 64號, Huayuan St, East District, Hsinchu City, 300

地址: 300 新竹市花園街64號 (原花園夜市底端)