Women in Physics Groups The American Physical Society (APS) Committee on the Status of Women in Physics (CSWP) is considering how to best support Women in Physics groups. To gauge interest, needs, and mechanisms by which APS CSWP might provide this support, please complete this brief survey. This is required for groups requesting a Women in Physics Group Grant. All answers will be kept confidential. Thank you for assisting the APS CSWP in this effort. If you have any questions, please contact women@aps.org. Question Title * 1. What year did your Women in Physics organization begin? Question Title * 2. What are the goals of your Women in Physics organization? Question Title * 3. From the list below, please select who actively participates in the Women in Physics organization. Active participation includes attending organization meetings and events hosted by the organization. Faculty Non-Faculty Research Scientists Postdocs Graduate Students Undergraduate Students Staff Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. Who is responsible for running the Women in Physics organization? (Check all that apply.) Faculty Non-Faculty Research Scientists Postdocs Graduate Students Undergraduate Students Staff Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. Please indicate how many of each event/activity your Women in Physics organization runs in a typical year. Outreach activities (judging at a science fair, running a physics night, tutoring K-12 students, giving a talk at a local high school, etc.) Program recruitment activities Social activities for faculty & students (ice cream, socials wine tastings, movie nights, etc.) The opportunity to mentor others Book club where the readings are on science/science-related topics General book club Exercise group Professional development (CV creation, job searching skills, etc.) The opportunity to be mentored Social activities for faculty only (ice cream socials, wine tastings, movie nights, etc.) Social activities for students only (ice cream socials, wine tastings, movie nights, etc.) Sponsoring women physicist speakers Other (please describe) Question Title * 6. Approximately how many women participate in your events each year (total number of individuals)? Question Title * 7. What is the typical annual budget for your organization? Question Title * 8. Who provides funding for your organization? (Check all that apply) Physics Department The University/College Diversity Office The University/College Student Organization Funds Outside Organization Fundraising Member Dues No Funding Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. If more funding were available, what kind of events would the organization sponsor? Please indicate how much funding would be required to sponsor such an event. Question Title * 10. Does your university or college have a Women in Science or Women in Science & Engineering Organization? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 11. What challenges does your Women in Physics organization face? (Check all that apply) Not enough interest from students Not enough female students in our program Not enough interest from faculty No one to organize events or activities Not enough money to support this organization Negative response from department leadership and/or peers Not enough time to run the organization Lack of clear goals or purpose to guide our organization A Women in Science or Women in Science & Engineering organization serves the same purpose that our Women in Physics organization serves Other (please specify) Question Title * 12. Please elaborate on the challenges your organization faces. Question Title * 13. What kinds of support or guidance would you like your Women in Physics group to receive from the APS Committee on the Status of Women in Physics? Question Title * 14. Additional comments regarding Women in Physics organizations. Question Title * 15. Are you willing to have your group listed so that other groups can contact you to share information and suggest ideas? Yes No Next
