Goals of the conferences
The goal of Conferences for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics (CU*iP) is to support undergraduate women and gender minorities in pursuing physics, whether through graduate studies or professional careers, by giving them the opportunity to experience a professional conference. Conferences are hosted in collaboration with universities, colleges and other institutions.
At these regional conferences, undergraduate physics majors can learn from the advice, ideas and experiences of professionals and educators in physics. Conference organizers strive to create a welcoming environment for all, with a focus on undergraduate women and gender minorities.
An inclusive conference experience
In 2024, these conferences, previously known as Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP), were renamed the Conferences for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics (CU*iP) as part of APS's Gender Inclusive Physics Community.
Leadership of the conferences
Coordination between the Conferences for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities National Organizing Committee (NOC), local conference sites and APS make the conferences possible.
The NOC, in collaboration with APS, provides national coordination of the annual conferences. The NOC supports conference organizing, provides information and documentation to local organizers, and reviews proposals from prospective host institutions.