Graduate Program Reform in Physics and Astronomy - Data Collection and Transformation

Explore a comprehensive presentation on the reform of the graduate program in Physics and Astronomy at the University of Utah. Learn about the critical process of overhauling various aspects of the program, including recruitment, admissions, orientation, teaching assistant training, advising practices, curriculum, and exam structure. Discover the motivations behind this transformation, aimed at promoting equity, inclusion, and better support for future physicists and astronomers. Gain insights into the research conducted to understand the reception and impact of these new policies. Presented by Pearl Sandick, Associate Professor of Physics, and Ramón Barthelemy, Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of Utah, this 59-minute talk provides valuable information for those interested in improving graduate education in STEM fields. Note: The presentation includes a discussion of death by suicide.