Program Details

San Francisco State Univ (Physics and Astronomy)

How many tenure-track or tenured faculty -- male/female?

11 total, 7 male/4 female

How many graduate students-- male/female?

41 total, 30 male/11 female

How many post doctoral associates - male/female?

3 total, 2 male/1 female

Is there a family leave policy for graduate students? If so, describe.

Not specifically.

Is there family health insurance for graduate students? If so, is it included in the stipend?

Not as far as I know. The university health center is available to all students.

Please describe why someone applying to graduate school who is interested in a female-friendly department should choose your department.

We have a large fraction of female faculty and a very female-friendly environment. As one women scientist said recently, we have enough women in the department that we no longer have to keep justifying ourselves: we are "over the hump".

Has the institution had a Climate for Women in Physics Site Visit or Gender Equity Conversation?

No

Updated: June 01, 2011

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