Available to watch now, this webinar will explore the historical journey, challenges, and achievements of women in physics
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Join us for an insightful webinar based on Women and Physics (Second Edition), where we will explore the historical journey, challenges, and achievements of women in the field of physics, with a focus on English-speaking countries. The session will dive into various topics such as the historical role of women in physics, the current statistics on female representation in education and careers, navigating family life and career, and the critical role men play in fostering a supportive environment. The webinar aims to provide a roadmap for women looking to thrive in physics.
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Laura McCullough is a professor of physics at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Her PhD from the University of Minnesota was in science education with a focus on physics education research. She is the recipient of multiple awards, including her university system’s highest teaching award, her university’s outstanding research award, and her professional society’s service award. She is a fellow of the American Association of Physics Teachers. Her primary research area is gender and science and surrounding issues. She has also done significant work on women in leadership, and on students with disabilities.
About this ebook
Women and Physics is the second edition of a volume that brings together research on a wide variety of topics relating to gender and physics, cataloguing the extant literature to provide a readable and concise grounding for the reader. While there are many biographies and collections of essays in the area of women and physics, no other book is as research focused. Starting with the current numbers of women in physics in English-speaking countries, it explores the different issues relating to gender and physics at different educational levels and career stages. From the effects of family and schooling to the barriers faced in the workplace and at home, this volume is an exhaustive overview of the many studies focused specifically on women and physics. This edition contains updated references and new chapters covering the underlying structures of the research and more detailed breakdowns of career issues.
