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Physicist, Leader of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in STEM HigherEd.

Years of hard work with Matthew Fleenor and Danielle Findley-Van Nostrand to change the climate for women in physics has been selected as one of the10 articles showcased in a Special Editorial on Women in STEM Education in Frontiers journal Here is an excerpt from publication " Balasubramanian et al.’s case study shows how the retention of women in STEM careers in the US can be met by programmatic innovations. Various innovations were tried out over a period of 8 years, both curricular (colloquium, laboratory) and co-curricular (community building, junior review and conference participation). They concluded that a combination of several innovations resulted in an increased number of successful female major students, increasing degree completion by 200% (over 10 years) and resulting in an average graduation rate far above national standard. Another important outcome was that 80 % of the women physics majors maintained careers within the field greater than 5 years postgraduation." #womeninstem #womenempowerment #physics #stemeducation #stemcareers

Anna Quider, Ph.D.

Leader & Advocate for STEM & Emerging Research Institutions | Keynote Speaker | All Things Research, Higher Ed & Policy

10mo

Just this morning I was at an event for the Women in STEM caucus of the US Congress (facilitated by Abigail R.), and I’d love to share this article with them if you’re able to send me a link or PDF.

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Matthew Fleenor

Professor at University of Mary Washington

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Thankful to be in partnership with you, RB!

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