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 Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics, this event empowers undergraduate students to connect with mentors, explore educational and career paths, and network with peers.
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.
Formerly Rising Stars, this event brings together postdocs who are interested in pursuing careers in academia.
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.
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