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| Abstract Title: | Physics on the Rise, but not for Everyone: A multi-year study at Purdue University |
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| Abstract: | Physics as an undergraduate course of study has been on the rise across the country, yet this trend may not extend to all demographics. To study this phenomenon, we examined the Physics BS program at Purdue University over the matriculating classes between 1990 and 2010. Purdue University offers several physics degrees: BS in Physics (Honors and regular), BS in Applied Physics (Honors and Regular), and BS in Physics Education. Over this 20 year period, the number of physics majors has greatly increased. However, this does not seem to be the case for female and other underrepresented minorities. By studying the progression of the matriculating and graduating Physics classes, we hope to determine potential trends in transferring or post-graduation paths across the different demographics and physics majors. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Megan Harwell Department of Physics and Astronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Phone: 3106503476 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Scott Franklin, Department of Physics, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY Rebecca Lindell, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Andy Hirsch, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN |
