CSAAPT Spring 2025 Semi-Virtual Meeting

Building Physics Identity and Belonging for Women: Re-thinking the Teaching and Learning Environment in Physics

Apr 5, 2025, 3:15 PM

15m

George Mason University, Fairfax Campus

L004

Speaker

Laura Akesson (George Mason University)

Description

How might we increase the percentage of women in Physics? This presentation is relevant for both high school and university instructors. It is a combination of research, qualitative analysis, and practical ideas. It is informed by 22 years of teaching high school Physics, a survey of 120 undergraduate physics students (108 identifying as women), and 15 follow-up interviews.

Presentation materials

CSAAPT Building Physics Identity and Belonging for Women_ Re-thinking the Teaching and Learning Environment in Physics.pdf