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SYDE: Symposium Diversity and Equality in Physics

SYDE 1: Diversity and Equality in Physics

Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 09:30–12:15, PTB HS HvHB

Diversity and equality in physics (and science in general and beyond) refers to the inclusion and fair treatment of individuals from different backgrounds. The increased availability of data recently enabled comparative, quantitative studies of diversity and equality in science. For instance, it has become evident that a diverse and inclusive scientific community can lead to improved research outcomes and innovation, with long-term societal impact. Furthermore, exemplified by the gender dimension, physics shares with many other disciplines that it has been predominantly male, with lack of representation from various underrepresented groups. However, there are many efforts to promote diversity and equality in physics to establish a more inclusive scientific community.

With this symposium, we aim at bringing this important, cross-divisional topic to the center stage of a DPG conference. The goal is to inform the community about latest, data-driven studies and to initiate an informed discussion.

	09:30	SYDE 1.1	Invited Talk: Workplace cultures in physics as a game changer for equal opportunities — •Martina Erlemann
	10:00	SYDE 1.2	Invited Talk: Science on the Web: How networks bias academic communication online — •Agnes Horvat
	10:30	SYDE 1.3	Invited Talk: Citation inequity and gendered citation practices in contemporary physics — •Erin Teich, Jason Kim, Christopher Lynn, Samantha Simon, Andrei Klishin, Karol Szymula, Pragya Srivastava, Lee Bassett, Perry Zurn, Jordan Dworkin, and Dani Bassett
	11:00		15 min. break
	11:15	SYDE 1.4	Invited Talk: The Diversity-Innovation Paradox in Science — •Bas Hofstra
	11:45	SYDE 1.5	Invited Talk: Gender and retention patterns among U.S. faculty — •Aaron Clauset