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Diversity in REU Programs: Enhancing Opportunities for Underrepresented Students in Physics

Explore the success and impact of diversity initiatives at the REU program at North Carolina State University, led by Program Director Michael Paesler. Learn about enrollment, graduate physics students, Project PRESERVE, and strategies for inclusivity. Participants share positive experiences and recommendations, highlighting mentorship, training, and support. Join a community focused on fostering diversity in physics education and research.

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Diversity in REU Programs: Enhancing Opportunities for Underrepresented Students in Physics

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  1. Diversity in REU Programs Michael PaeslerPhysics DepartmentNorth Carolina State UniversityREU Program Director 1987-2008

  2. GC NC State AA Graduate Physics Enrollment 8 LQ JW 6 IL 5 GA matriculation AW PhD 7 FD AS transfer AS AE 5 men CJ women BC 3 WB 3 EK JB Applications 2 MT 06 04 02 00 96 98

  3. } AA students in graduate program at NC State 12 Project PRESERVE 10 8 Number 6 4 2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Enrollment Year Matriculants Applicants

  4. Project PRESERVE • “500 level” courses • Summer math pre-course • Faculty Mentor (release time) • AA Student Mentor

  5. PhDs Granted in US to AA students 2003-2006 3 NCSU The rest of the country 21

  6. NCSU REU demographics

  7. www.nsbp.org

  8. Spellman College Morehouse Clark Atlanta Univ. Xavier Univ.

  9. General Principles Graduate Program & REU • Strive to achieve a critical mass • Provide extra support where needed (especially prior to critical mass attainment) • Use ready-made forum of NSBP meeting • Recruit wisely • Diversify your publicity

  10. Program was a positive experience Program met my expectations Project was worthwhile Would recommend program to a friend Mentor was satisfactory Mentor was available When not available, someone else was Would recommend mentor to a friend Safety training was worthwhile Poster training was informative and helpful Pig Pickin’ was a good event Negotiating the Graduate School Process was informative and helpful Welcoming Reception was well done Durham Bulls Game was a successful event GRE Prep course improved my scores REU staff was helpful and friendly I would consider NCSU for graduate school REU Exit Survey

  11. Assessment Comments Solicited • What were the three things that most need improvement? • What were the three things that you liked best? • Do you have any other comments?

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