Read article: Why we need to change the public’s perception of physics Diversity and inclusion Opinion and reviews Why we need to change the public’s perception of physics Arushi Borundia says that while stereotypes will always exist, more can be done to change the public’s perception of what a physicist is
Read article: Scientific-journal publishers announce trans-inclusive name-change policies Diversity and inclusion Analysis Scientific-journal publishers announce trans-inclusive name-change policies The introduction of the policies has been broadly welcomed in the community, but some say there is still some way to go
Read article: Women scientists join forces at online quantum summit Quantum Blog Women scientists join forces at online quantum summit Laura Hiscott found an atmosphere of collaboration at the fourth Women in Quantum Summit
Read article: Physics in the pandemic: ‘I took inspiration from the healthcare sector and brought in a therapist for my lab’ Personalities Blog Physics in the pandemic: ‘I took inspiration from the healthcare sector and brought in a therapist for my lab’ Andrea Armani describes how setting up weekly sessions with an external mental health expert has helped her students cope in a radically altered research environment
Read article: Fostering a culture of inclusivity Diversity and inclusion Feature Fostering a culture of inclusivity The American Physical Society's National Mentoring Community helps students from under-represented minorities find the right support and mentorship
Read article: Physics in the pandemic: ‘Our mission was to include young nuclear physicists wherever they were in the world’ Nuclear physics Blog Physics in the pandemic: ‘Our mission was to include young nuclear physicists wherever they were in the world’ Nuclear physicist David Jenkins discovers the benefits of running a successful conference series for young scientists in an online format
Read article: A passion for nanotechnology in medicine: Black in Nanotech Week cofounder Olivia Geneus on inspiring new nanoscientists Nanomaterials Podcasts A passion for nanotechnology in medicine: Black in Nanotech Week cofounder Olivia Geneus on inspiring new nanoscientists A materials and music quiz and the sad demise of the Arecibo observatory are also in this week’s podcast
Read article: Striving for diversity and inclusion in engineering, 100 years of ferroelectrics Diversity and inclusion Podcasts Striving for diversity and inclusion in engineering, 100 years of ferroelectrics We also survey the state of the UK’s quantum industry in this week’s podcast
Read article: The importance of teachers to bridge the educational divide Diversity and inclusion Opinion and reviews The importance of teachers to bridge the educational divide With COVID-19 further exposing educational inequality, Jess Wade says the importance of physics teachers has never been more critical
Read article: The challenges facing Black physicists Diversity and inclusion Opinion and reviews The challenges facing Black physicists Chanda Prescod-Weinstein describes the social and political barriers that Black physicists face in their daily lives