3 papers
physics.ed-ph2021
Do female physics students benefit from informal physics programs they facilitate?
Jessi Randolph, Jonathan Perry, Jonan Phillip Donaldson +2
Gender bias, reduced sense of belonging, and lower physics self-efficacy are among the challenges faced by female students who choose to study physics. Prior studies focusing on th…
physics.ed-ph2020
Informal physics programs as communities of practice: How can program structures support university students' identities?
Brean Prefontaine, Claire Mullen, Jonna Jasmin Güven +5
Many undergraduate and graduate physics students participate in some form of public engagement throughout the course of their studies, often through groups supported by physics dep…
physics.ed-ph2020
Creating a Physicist: The Impact of Informal Programs on University Student Development
Callie Rethman, Jonathan Perry, Jonan Donaldson +2
Physics outreach programs provide a critical context for informal experiences that promote the transition from new student to contributing physicist. Prior studies have suggested a…