Encouraging Pursuit of Undergraduate Physics: STEP.UP Initiative
STEP.UP is a collaborative effort aimed at increasing the number of young women pursuing physics degrees in the U.S. It provides resources for teachers, changes cultural views about physics, and emphasizes the importance of early exposure to physics education. The initiative seeks to empower individuals of all backgrounds to engage in physics and offers support at different educational levels.
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STEP UP Physics Together 1
What is STEP UP? Supporting Teachers to Encourage the Pursuit of Undergraduate Physics Cooperative effort between multiple institutions Goals: Dramatically increase number of young women pursuing a bachelor s degree in physics in the U.S. Change cultural views about who does physics 2
Resources available for teachers Careers in Physics Lesson Women in Physics Lesson Everyday Actions Guide Classroom Guidelines Poster 3
Why STEP UP? Change who feels empowered to do physics There is a place for everyone in physics! Source: AIP, HERI, IPEDS 4
Why is STEP UP coming to high school? In elementary school... Early in life, finding who you are General science lessons In high school... Specific but fun science classes More connection with the teacher Finding your passions In college... Large and highly technical classes on the subject Most women physicists become interested in high school Source: Hodapp & Hazari, 2015 5
Why We Are Here Today This slide should be edited to fit your student group (SPS, WiP, etc.) and should transition to what you are going to talk about with the students. Examples: What it s like to be a physics major About SPS or other clubs you re in Outreach demonstrations Your personal stories of being in physics Q&A session with the students about the major
