Gender-Inclusive Physics Community (GIC)
GIC events and experiences
There are many ways that you can get involved in GIC to connect with colleagues from varied backgrounds, learn how to tackle challenging situations, and advance your leadership skills.
Formerly Advancing Graduate Leadership, this event is leadership-focused for graduate students and postdocs in physics. You’ll make important connections, find out about mentoring opportunities, and learn career-building strategies.
Build connections in the community and thrive. This platform is a safe space for members only. Participate in real talk on authentic topics with peers who get it. Attend events to learn how to tackle important issues as a woman or gender-diverse member of the physics community.
Formerly Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics, this yearly event takes place across universities in the U.S. and Canada. Experience keynote speakers, networking, graduate school advice, and career-focused sessions.
Together, we are the future of physics
When you join GIC as an APS member, you’ll have opportunities to:
- Gain a network to fuel your success and confidence
- Learn how to tackle challenging situations
- Mentor or be mentored by near-peers
- Rise as an emerging leader
- Amplify different voices and perspectives in physics and STEM
- Attend in-person events throughout your undergraduate, graduate, and postdoc journeys, and learn in empowering virtual meetups on authentic topics.
Contact
Contact the GIC team with questions or if you would like to speak at an upcoming event hosted through Virtual 365 Connect.
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