Women in NORSAR proud to inspire more women and girls on The yearly international science day for women and girls.

Joanna Holmgren Joanna.holmgren@norsar.no

"I enjoyed the maths, physics, and natural science subjects during my school years, which naturally led me to pursue a career as an earthquake researcher. Today, I mainly work with trying to understand the source properties of small earthquakes - a challenge that often brings more questions than answers, and is what makes research so exciting."

Guro Svendsen guro.svendsen@norsar.no

“As a physicist, I have spent the past 13 years working in various scientific environments, many of them strongly male-dominated. At NORSAR, I experience a much more balanced gender representation — and I am convinced that diversity and balance strengthen both the working environment and the quality of scientific results. On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I want to highlight the importance of representation and role models — and how we all benefit from broader participation in science.”

 

Bettina Goertx-Allmann  bettina@norsar.no

"I got into seismology because I wanted to understand how the Earth moves — and I stayed because science gives us the power to make it safer. Today my research focuses on how the Earth responds to human activity. I encourage girls to pursue science because their curiosity and perspectives are essential for shaping a better future."

Nadege Langet Nadege@norsar.no

“Today, I study microseismic events - small, unfelt earthquakes that provide insights into both natural and induced processes, such as rockslides, geothermal systems, and CO₂ storage. Having always worked alongside many women, I have never seen gender as a barrier in science; what matters most is finding a working environment in which you can thrive.”

Tina Kaschwich Tina.Kaschwich@norsar.no

«At NORSAR, I am challenged, supported, and inspired – every day.»
 

Charlotte Bruland charlotte.bruland@norsar.no

“I work on using seismic ambient noise to monitor changes in the ground, for example quick clay in Oslo, permafrost in Longyearbyen, or unstable rock slopes such as Åknes. It’s exciting to research practical and socially beneficial challenges. Don’t be afraid to try and fail.”
 

Berit Paulsen berit@norsar.no

“I was offered the position as analyst  after I had worked here for one year as an operator. A few years later, I advanced to Chief Analyst.”