Physicists for Inclusion in Science (PhIS) had a fun and productive summer! We participated in and hosted a number of events on campus and in the community and planned for the 2019-2020 school year.
Category Archives: Term Reports
Update from ’18-19 School Year
OSU Physicists for Inclusion in Science (PhIS) has had an amazing year! We are a student organization sponsored by the physics department and our aim is to increase the number of female and underrepresented minority physics majors on campus by fostering a more inclusive environment. We have continued working towards that goal this year through a number of education, mentoring, community building, outreach, and social events.
First Blog Post: PhIS!
We’re a student organization sponsored by the physics department. We want to change the atmosphere and culture of physics to be more accessible and inclusive. Currently, only 20% of physics degrees are held by women, and only 11% of Bachelor’s degrees and 7% of PhDs are held by underrepresented minorities in physics. We aim to significantly increase the number of female and underrepresented minority physics majors on campus by providing an inclusive community, professional development opportunities, and mentorship for any woman or minority interested in physics.