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Collaborators: Chris Vaca (Physics, Rio Hondo College), Peter Chung (Physics, University of Southern California)
Student Researcher: Jyllian Herman (Psychology and English, High Point University)
Former Student Researchers: Alex Bowie Laughrey (Physics, High Point University), Kristin E. Salvatore and Karis Brown (Education, High Point University)
A diverse physics workforce benefits society and the economy; yet, physics graduates do not reflect an inclusive community. Over 18% of the American population identifies as non-white Hispanic, though American Institute of Physics data show that only 9% of physics bachelor degrees were awarded to Hispanic students as of 2018. Community colleges are more representative of community demographics with 27% of students identifying as Hispanic and over 200 colleges federally recognized as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), but community colleges do not serve as many physics majors compared to baccalaureate-granting institutions. The TRAINS project supports physics URM transfer students in navigating cultural interfaces and the transition from a community college to a baccalaureate-granting institution.
Download Presentation on Mentoring Expectations (AAPT 2022)
Download Presentation on Communication Strategies (AAPT 2023)
Download Poster on Asking Questions (AAPT 2023)
Collaborators: Chris Vaca (Physics, Rio Hondo College), Peter Chung (Physics, University of Southern California)
Student Researcher: Jyllian Herman (Psychology and English, High Point University)
Former Student Researchers: Alex Bowie Laughrey (Physics, High Point University), Kristin E. Salvatore and Karis Brown (Education, High Point University)
A diverse physics workforce benefits society and the economy; yet, physics graduates do not reflect an inclusive community. Over 18% of the American population identifies as non-white Hispanic, though American Institute of Physics data show that only 9% of physics bachelor degrees were awarded to Hispanic students as of 2018. Community colleges are more representative of community demographics with 27% of students identifying as Hispanic and over 200 colleges federally recognized as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), but community colleges do not serve as many physics majors compared to baccalaureate-granting institutions. The TRAINS project supports physics URM transfer students in navigating cultural interfaces and the transition from a community college to a baccalaureate-granting institution.
Download Presentation on Mentoring Expectations (AAPT 2022)
Download Presentation on Communication Strategies (AAPT 2023)
Download Poster on Asking Questions (AAPT 2023)