Program Details

University of Cincinnati

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

28/3

How many graduate students-- male/female?

65/17

How many post doctoral associates - male/female?

13/2

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

yes, up to one year break in degree program

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

yes, partially subsidized by stipend

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

The faculty in the Department of Physics at the University of Cincinnati work hard to provide a congenial environment for all students. The faculty include two female full professors, one of whom is the Head. More than one quarter of our graduate students are women. The rate of satisfaction among graduates is high, and the university's ranking by interntional students is near the top among U.S. institutions.

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

No

Updated: August 30, 2012

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