Chanda Prescod-Weinstein on how intuition in physics can be a social construct, one that culturally embeds who is normal and what is intuitive
Read article: Why we need to stop gaslighting minority physics students
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: Why we need to change the public’s perception of physics
The introduction of the policies has been broadly welcomed in the community, but some say there is still some way to go
Read article: Scientific-journal publishers announce trans-inclusive name-change policies
Laura Hiscott found an atmosphere of collaboration at the fourth Women in Quantum Summit
Read article: Women scientists join forces at online quantum summit
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: Physics in the pandemic: ‘I took inspiration from the healthcare sector and brought in a therapist for my lab’
The American Physical Society's National Mentoring Community helps students from under-represented minorities find the right support and mentorship
Read article: Fostering a culture of inclusivity
Nuclear physicist David Jenkins discovers the benefits of running a successful conference series for young scientists in an online format
Read article: Physics in the pandemic: ‘Our mission was to include young nuclear physicists wherever they were in the world’
A materials and music quiz and the sad demise of the Arecibo observatory are also in this week’s podcast
Read article: A passion for nanotechnology in medicine: Black in Nanotech Week cofounder Olivia Geneus on inspiring new nanoscientists
We also survey the state of the UK’s quantum industry in this week’s podcast
Read article: Striving for diversity and inclusion in engineering, 100 years of ferroelectrics
With COVID-19 further exposing educational inequality, Jess Wade says the importance of physics teachers has never been more critical
Read article: The importance of teachers to bridge the educational divide
