Silvia Förtsch

Silvia Förtsch is a researcher at the Faculty of Business Information Systems and Applied Computer Science at Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg. She holds an M.Sc. in Empirical Educational Research and specializes in gender studies within computer science education.

• Born: 1962, Siegen
• Education: B.A. in Educational Science (FernUniversität Hagen, 2008-2011), M.Sc. in Empirical Educational Research (Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg, 2011-2014)

Research Focus:

• Gender disparities in academic self-concept and career development
• Role of bilingualism in labor market integration for migrants
• Gender stereotypes and educational pathways in STEM fields

Publication Trends:

• 2013-2017: Empirical studies on gendered career aspirations, workplace stereotypes, and self-perception in computer science
• Key collaborations with Ute Schmid and Anja Gärtig-Daugs

Scientific Awards:

• Scholarship holder of the Foundation for Talented Students in Vocational Training (2009-2014)

Project Leadership: Has acquired and led three major projects – 'Alumnae Tracking' (2012-2015), 'Career Coaching in STEM' (2015-2017), and 'Coaching Network' (2017-2020), focusing on women's career development in technology fields.