Physics and Astronomy SEA Change is a diversity, equity, and inclusion project supporting postsecondary depts in improving climate & culture.
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aas.org/press/university-mic… We are pleased to announce our latest Bronze awardee, @UMich Astronomy. Thank you, @AAS_Press @AAS_Office for working on the press release for this.
We'll be there!
If you're interested in being part of P/A SEA Change and work in a postsecondary physics or astronomy dept. in the US or US Territories, consider joining our next cohort: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Join @AAAS_SEAChange for the next Community Conversation, Success with the SEA Change Disciplinary Awards in Physics & Astronomy, on Tuesday, November 19 at 3pm ET with Dr. Alexis Knaub (@PA_SEAChange) and Dr. Gary Felder (@smithcollege). Register today: aaas.zoom.us/meeting/registe…
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We are proud to announce that Dr. Sekazi Mtingwa has been selected for the American Physical Society’s 2025 John Wheatley Award.
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Amplify Black voices in STEM with the #AmplifyScholarship!
Amplify Scholars receive US$10K in financial aid, an Optica membership, connection with a global #network of mentors, and an invitation to the Amplify Optics Immersion Program.
Learn more here: bit.ly/3TH6N3l
We're looking forward to hosting this webinar on @astrobites as a teaching tool.
📅 Astrobites Webinar for Educators! Join the Astrobites webinar on October 23 with Dr. Briley Lewis to learn how Astrobites can support educators and communicators alike! Register here: tinyurl.com/astrobiteswebina… #Astrobites #STEMEducation
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Join the next #Physics & #Astronomy SEA Change webinar on "Astrobites: Impacts on student readers and authors, and how you can use it in your work" with presenter Dr. Briley Lewis, UCSB, on October 23 at 2:00 pm ET. ow.ly/7OWE50Ts3ho #SEAChangewebinar @PA_SEAChange
mailchi.mp/0a09c7053d34/octo… Our October 2024 update!
Some spoilers: we will have a cohort 4b- consider applying! We have an exciting webinar in October on @astrobites
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We can’t wait to see you at the joint NSBP-NSHP Conference in Houston this year!
We have 8 days left of late registration. Don't miss out on attending the conference this year! Check out of featured keynote speakers.
Register today: nsbp.org/2024conference
#NSBP #NSHP
We are excited to have Dr. Briley Lewis present on how @astrobites can be used for inclusive physics and astronomy.
Join the next #Physics & #Astronomy SEA Change webinar on "Astrobites: Impacts on student readers and authors, and how you can use it in your work" with presenter Dr. Briley Lewis, UCSB, on October 23 at 2:00 pm ET. ow.ly/qFZV50Ts3hn #SEAChangewebinar
Appalachian State University Department of Physics and Astronomy received the physical award! We thank them for sending this photo to us and look forward to working with them in the future as they strive to improve their department.
Photo credit: Kyla Willoughby
ALT Five people stand in front of a blue wall, smiling. One person is holding a wavy object, which is the P/A SEA Change award.
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This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we honor the incredible contributions of Hispanic scientists who have advanced our understanding of the universe. 🌌🔭
Stay tuned for inspiring stories and educational resources throughout the month! ⚛️
#DiversityInSTEM #HHM2024 #Physics #Astronomy
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This summer, the Lot partnered with @APSphysics , @AAPTHQ, and @NSBPInc to protect the advancement of our nation’s STEM workforce. Our new blog discusses the steps we took to combat threats to the STEM pathway and the connections we made along the way. bit.ly/4dYuQmv
Our September 2024 update! Lots of good things in our future ! mailchi.mp/a8d6bb48aae8/sept…]
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Career Advice | Legislation Isn’t All That Negatively Impacts DEI Practitioners
Many experience incivility, bullying, belittling and a disregard for their views and feelings on their campuses, write Nelia Viveiros, M Gabriela Torres, & Elizabeth Hutchison bit.ly/46OmCKN
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Our April webinar was posted! Check out Martha-Elizabeth "Marty" Baylor from @CarletonCollege talking about how she teaches professionalism: youtube.com/watch?v=JdaHHmwP…
Our August monthly update! Lots of exciting things being worked on to support physics/astro departments in becoming equitable and excellent. mailchi.mp/89a37f54df8e/augu…
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“Black women represent less than 7% of doctoral candidates in science and engineering, and less than 9% of the STEM workforce. We can do better.” We agree with Julia Omotade, PhD. aamc.org/news/we-need-more-b… #WomenInScience
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… We're seeking physics/astro programs or depts to work on becoming equitable and excellent! So far, Smith College Physics and App State Physics & Astronomy have receive Bronze Awards, and more in the future.
P/A SEA Change is the collab of 11 P/A societies: @AAPTHQ @AAS_Office @AIP_HQ @APSphysics @aapmHQ @CURinAction P/A @NSBPInc @SPSNational @OpticaWorldwide @SPSNational @AVS_Members plus working with @AAAS_SEAChange