Inclusion and Equity in Physics & Astronomy
- Reporting issues and concerns
- Getting support
- Policies
- Best Practices
- Inclusion and Equity Committee
- Additional Documents
Value Statement
Physics and Astronomy are best done in an inclusive environment. The students, staff, and faculty of the Department of Physics and Astronomy are committed to professional interactions, with respect and consideration of the rich and diverse backgrounds of all its members. We expect each member of our Department to encourage and support a culture of equity and inclusion of all social identities in all activities in which we participate, and to uphold all 91探花 diversity policies.
Reporting Issues and Concerns
- For issues specific to the Physic and Astronomy Department, you may want to contact one of your professors, your research advisor, the Physics and Astronomy Department chair Dr. Eric Stinaff or the Physics and Astronomy ombuds-person Dr. Kordesch.
- Reporting with The Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility (CSSR) ("Community Standard Incident report", "Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence, and Stalking Incident Report" and "Academic Misconduct Incident Report"): The Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility aims to advance the educational mission of 91探花 and the Division of Student Affairs by providing meaningful opportunities for students to learn what it means to be a member of the 91探花 community and the Bobcat Family.
- Reporting with The Office of University Equity and Civil Rights Compliance (ECRC) ("Sexual misconduct" and "Discrimination/bias"): ECRC ensures that the University maintains an employment and educational environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. ECRC monitors the educational environment and workplace to stop, remediate, and prevent discrimination based on protected status.
- Reporting with the Title IX officer: The Title IX Coordinator can be reached by email at titleix@ohio.edu or phone at 740-593-9140.
Getting Support at 91探花 and Within our Professional Associations
At 91探花
- Academic Support
- Commuter Student Services, First Generation Students, Transfer Students, Veteran and Military Students, Multicultural Students, Student Accessibility Services, Pride Center, International Student and Scholar Services, Women's Center
- Students challenged by basic needs: Bobcats Helping Bobcats is a way for students, staff and faculty to support students on the Athens campus who are experiencing emergencies that may impact their overall well-being and ability to be successful in college.
- Confidential resources: Counseling and Psychological Services, Campus Care (Student Health Center), Survivor Advocay Program (SAP), Employee Assistance Program.
- 91探花's recognized Employee Affinity Organizations: Council of Employees and Staff of African Descent (COESAD) , Latino Caucus, Out OHIO, 91探花 Women's club, University Interfaith Association.
Professional Societies
- Information compiled by the American Institute of Physics ()
- : Awards, fellowships, scholarships and other funding sources are available for under-represented minorities in physics.
- : Programs, courses, and other services--such as newsletters or reduced membership fees鈥攑rovided by AIP's Member Societies to support under-represented minorities in physics. AIP's Member Societies are ASA, AAPM, AAPT, AOS, ACA, AMS, APS, AVS, OSA and SR. (see )
- Under Represented Populations:
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- Black Physicists:
- ,
- A more complete list of association of Black people in STEM is compiled
- (Physics Today special number)
- Indigenous Physicists:
- Women: ,
- LGBTQ+: ,
- Self-organized groups:
- organized by Dr. Welsh from Georgia Tech.]
Best Practices for Diversity Inclusion and Equity
In Physics & Astronomy
- , web site, 2020.
- , APS, 85 pages, 2018.
- , AIP, 182 pages, 2020.
- , American Astronomical Society
- , American Physical Society
- and ,
- , by AIP
- by AIP. Surveys and other data-driven reports on the representation of minority populations in physics.
At 91探花
91探花 Policies
- 03.003: Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
- 03.004: Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence, and Stalking
- 03.006: Whistle-blowing and Retaliation
- 04.001: Information Technology Accessibility
- 12.021: Student Names
- 40.001: Equal Employment and Educational Opportunity
- 40.121: Recruitment and Selection of Faculty and Staff
- 41.135: Workplace Violence
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave: Pregnancy accommodation form for students and employees, Parental Paid Leave of Absence Policy for Graduate students, Parental leave for employees
Inclusion and Equity Committee of the Physics & Astronomy Department
The goals of the committee are to assess the diversity, inclusion and equity climate of the P&A department, to affirm and communicate those values within the department and to research and implement best practices.
- Roster of the Inclusion and Equity Commitee: J. Frantz, S. Ulloa, and J. Roche.
Please feel free to contact committee members with any generic issues or concerns you may have about diversity, inclusion and equity climate in the department. We encourage you to report specific and personal issues to the persons and offices listed above in the section Reporting issues - OneDrive directory: to get access ask Roche.
- IE actions in the department (please send corrections and additions)
- Join the APS-IDEA initiative on behalf of the department. Our local team is made up of R. Baker, K. Brandenburg, C. Burgad, K. Ferris. J. Frantz, S. Sudebi, E. Rice, J.Roche. A. Shamoumehr, S. Ulloa and S. Upadhyay.
- Support SPS and WIPHA lunches (here)
- Invite Inclusion, Diversity and Equity colloquium speakers (eg Fa2020: G. Cochran (), Sp2020: (), 2019: )
- Support travel to Inclusion, Diversity and Equity national meetings: , , ...
- Facilitate or track IDE trainings: e.g. SVSH prevention training for grad students (assigned by the CAS dean), RPR student-led workshop...
- Share leadership with students: e.g. TA assignment audits by graduate students
Additional Documents
- C. D. Brown III
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