Martina Gaisch

Martina Gaisch is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Hagenberg, specializing in Digital Transformation, Diversity Management, and Higher Education innovation. She leads interdisciplinary research projects focused on societal innovation, STEM education for women, and postpandemic educational reforms.

Research Interests include:

• Diversity strategies in higher education
• Digital transformation of educational systems
• Gender equity in STEM fields
• Critical incident analysis for intercultural communication

Recent Research Trends emphasize the intersection of technology, education, and social equity, particularly through projects like the MINT-Durchstarterinnen-Portal and DigiHealth. Her work addresses systemic challenges in post-COVID-19 higher education and workforce development.

Scientific Awards:

• Diversitas Preis (2016)
• Grete Rehor Preis (2023)

Collaborative Activities include organizing conferences like the Forschungsforum der österreichischen Fachhochschulen (2021), delivering keynote speeches, and developing qualification seminars for digitized health technologies.