Underrepresented Genders in Physics and Astronomy at UC Irvine is a representative body for all folks whose gender identities and/or experiences of gender have been historically marginalized in physics and astronomy at the undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral levels. We welcome anyone who is interested in discussing topics and addressing issues related to gender inclusivity in physics and astronomy. Our overarching goal is to create a more diverse community and a supportive environment.
Our mission can be broken into four broad categories:
- To create an inclusive and supportive environment for ALL STUDENTS in Physics and Astronomy (P&A)
- To improve the experience of ALL STUDENTS in P&A at UCI and beyond
- To increase the retention rate of ALL STUDENTS in P&A
- To recognize and improve the experience of people in P&A whose experience of gender intersects with other minoritized identities they may have such as race, ethnicity, ability, sexuality, etc.
We have action items for each of these categories. Many of these items are works in progress. If you feel passionate about helping us achieve any of these goals, we’d love to see you at our meetings!