Press Release

APS-IDEA is a new initiative to build a collaborative network that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in the physics community. Penn State is part of 97 institutions/group

Press release

APS-IDEA network website.

Goals

• We see our role as a steering committee and source of knowledge and information for equity, diversity and inclusivity efforts in the department.
• We aim to take the lead on initiatives aimed at changing the culture and for sense-making. For example by creating safe spaces for discussions.
• Develop a departmental (EDI) strategic plan and develop ways to assess outcomes.

The Penn State APS-IDEA team includes undergraduate and graduate students, postdoc and faculty. If you are interested in learning more and joining the team please contact

Louis

Leblond

Martarano Leadership Fellow, Teaching Professor of Physics, Department Ombudsperson

Email:

lul29@psu.edu

Phone:

(814) 865-5233

Interests:

Physics education research