Read article: Physics must tackle class prejudice to be truly inclusive Diversity and inclusion Opinion and reviews Physics must tackle class prejudice to be truly inclusive Mike Follows argues that class prejudice can have an equally devastating effect in science as other forms of discrimination
Read article: COVID-19 lockdowns boosted astronomy publications but worsened the gender gap, finds study Diversity and inclusion News COVID-19 lockdowns boosted astronomy publications but worsened the gender gap, finds study The proportion of astronomy papers published by women has declined since the pandemic began
Read article: Clearing the path for future Black physicists Diversity and inclusion Opinion and reviews Clearing the path for future Black physicists Wesley Sims is looking for joy in new initiatives that combine research and mentorship at historically Black colleges and universities
Read article: Celebrating joy in #BlackInPhysics week, open-access publishing supports climate justice Diversity and inclusion Podcasts Celebrating joy in #BlackInPhysics week, open-access publishing supports climate justice In this podcast we speak to two #BlackInPhysics week essayists and a climate justice researcher
Read article: The joy of connecting quantum black dots Diversity and inclusion Feature The joy of connecting quantum black dots Mark Richards describes how his search for a community of fellow “quantum black dots” led him to found the Blackett Lab Family – the UK’s first national network of Black physi...
Read article: Pursuing joy in an alien world Diversity and inclusion Opinion and reviews Pursuing joy in an alien world As the first in her family to attend university, astrophysics PhD student Larissa Palethorpe explains why multiple sources of support are necessary
Read article: A journey of joy and uncertainty in physics Diversity and inclusion Feature A journey of joy and uncertainty in physics Joyful Mdhluli describes the joy that a career in physics brings, even after hitting rock bottom during her PhD
Read article: Finding joy in academia: a delicate balancing act Diversity and inclusion Opinion and reviews Finding joy in academia: a delicate balancing act Astronomer John Johnson describes the challenges he has faced in pursuing his passion for teaching, which is often devalued by academic institutions
Read article: Joy in cultural and community connections Diversity and inclusion Opinion and reviews Joy in cultural and community connections By finding the right spaces, astronomer Louise Edwards has obtained joy both within and outside of academia
Read article: Citing like it’s 1995: why women physicists find their papers referenced less Diversity and inclusion News Citing like it’s 1995: why women physicists find their papers referenced less Analysis shows that general physics journals have the largest citation gap between men and women in physics