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Abstract

The lack of diversity in physics and astronomy PhD programmes is well known but has not improved despite decades of efforts. PhD bridge programmes provide an asset-based model to help overcome the societal and disciplinary obstacles to improving access and inclusion for students from underrepresented groups and are beginning to show some success. We describe several well-known PhD bridge programmes in the United States and discuss lessons learned from their experiences.

Abstract

Change comes slowly in higher education, or so the best theory and evidence say. Yet there are exceptions to every rule, and exogenous shocks such as protests, wars, natural disasters and, as we are now seeing, a global pandemic can compel decisive, transformational changes that colleges, universities, and their members would otherwise resist. 

Abstract

We provide statistical measures and additional analyses showing that our original analyses were sound. We use a generalized linear mixed model to account for program-to-program differences with program as a random effect without stratifying with tier and found the GRE-P (Graduate Record Examination physics test) effect is not different from our previous findings, thereby alleviating concern of collider bias. Variance inflation factors for each variable were low, showing that multicollinearity was not a concern.

The initiative brings together USC Rossier and more than two dozen other organizations.

Our IGEN Project Quarterly Newsletter highlights the work being done by our alliance members and partners.

Featured in this issue:

• Supporting Graduate Student Well-Being
• IGEN Bridge Application 
• Partner Updates
• Equity in Graduate Admissions

Our IGEN Project Quarterly Newsletter highlights the most impactful work being done by our alliance members and partners.

Featured in this issue:

• IGEN 2019 National Meeting
• Partner Spotlight
• Collective Activities

New programme aims to boost the number of women and underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities in science

Congratulations to @WestEd partners in the #NSFINCLUDES Alliance: Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) on new award! We are pleased to serve as lead evaluator in support of the Alliance & the @NSF commitment to #equity. http://ow.ly/FlNH30lIqae  @I

#NSFINCLUDES Alliance: Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) awarded $10M to boost opps for underrepresented students in grad physical science programs. WestEd is pleased to have served as lead evaluator in this major step forward. http://ow.ly/FlNH