Applying to Graduate School in PER

Its that time of year! If you plan to apply to grad school, we have some tips for you.

How representative are PER studies?

Not very. The participants are whiter and wealthier than the general college population.

Engagement matters though. Specifically, talking about the research process and methods

The instructor must set the expectations why students should use the tool.

Even though there were more women in the class, participation was not more equitable.

In fact, it seems like student can retain concepts for months after the course ends.

Fewer than 100 Black women have PhDs in physics. Something needs to change.

Looking at individual semesters doesn’t tell the full story.

Probably what you expect. Brainy white men in a lab.

Despite producing more innovative work, women and scholars of color are recognized less for that work.