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| Abstract Title: | Who does physics: Understanding the composition of a physicist through the lens of women of color and female LGBQ+ physicists. |
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| Abstract: | Historically, research on "underrepresented" students in physics is conducted primarily at Predominately White Institutions and has focused on two separate identities; gender or race. Because of this, the unique intersections experienced by Women of Color (WoC) has been largely ignored. In addition, the experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Queer (LGBQ+) physicists in a collegiate setting are virtually non-existent. This paper will present common themes in the idea of who does physics through the lens of WoC and female LGBQ+ physicists currently enrolled in or have been enrolled in, a Physics Program at a large Hispanic Serving Institution. Participants engage in semi-structured interviews and are asked questions about their perceptions of their physics environments, available support systems, and how they describe a physicist. The analysis employs the theory of Intersectionality and examines the narratives through a critical race and queer lens to fully understand the lived experiences of our participants. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
| Session Time: | Poster Session I |
| Poster Number: | A18 |
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Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Xandria R Quichocho Texas State University 1951 Hunter Road Apt. 7301 San Marcos, TX 78666 Phone: 2108572272 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Jessica Conn* Erin M. Schipull* Eleanor W. Close* *Texas State University |
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