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A framework for improving diversity work in physics
written by Geraldine L. Cochran and Mildred Boveda
In this paper we draw on Black Feminist Theory to motivate examining diversity work in physics with an emphasis on physics education research. In our framework, we consider three major approaches to doing diversity work acknowledging and naming diversity, affirming diversity, and removing barriers to increase diversity. We examine these approaches with goals of attending to the affordances of existing diversity work and identifying the constraints for those currently seeking to diversify the field. We use intersectionality to critique diversity efforts in physics and conclude with suggestions on elevating and complicating diversity work in physics and physics education research.
Physics Education Research Conference 2020
Part of the PER Conference Peer-reviewed Plenary Paper series
Virtual Conference: July 22-23, 2020
Pages 9-15
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G. Cochran and M. Boveda, , presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2020, Virtual Conference, 2020, WWW Document, (https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15553&DocID=5399).
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G. Cochran and M. Boveda, A framework for improving diversity work in physics, presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2020, Virtual Conference, 2020, <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15553&DocID=5399>.
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Cochran, G., & Boveda, M. (2020, July 22-23). A framework for improving diversity work in physics. Paper presented at Physics Education Research Conference 2020, Virtual Conference. Retrieved December 3, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15553&DocID=5399
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Cochran, Geraldine L., and Mildred Boveda. "A framework for improving diversity work in physics." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2020, Virtual Conference, July 22-23, 2020. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15553&DocID=5399 (accessed 3 December 2024).
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Cochran, Geraldine L., and Mildred Boveda. "A framework for improving diversity work in physics." Physics Education Research Conference 2020. Virtual Conference: 2020. 9-15 of PER Conference Peer-reviewed Plenary Paper. 3 Dec. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15553&DocID=5399>.
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