{"id":24334,"date":"2023-02-17T09:09:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T09:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/news\/?p=24334"},"modified":"2023-07-10T22:04:02","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T22:04:02","slug":"physics-astronomy-club-named-2021-22-outstanding-chapter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/news\/2023\/02\/17\/physics-astronomy-club-named-2021-22-outstanding-chapter","title":{"rendered":"Physics & Astronomy Club named 2021-22 Outstanding Chapter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Deep engagement during the coronavirus pandemic and efforts to recruit students into the physics program are only two of the initiatives that earned the University of Washington Bothell\u2019s Physics & Astronomy Club recognition as an Outstanding Chapter for 2021-22 by the Society of Physics Students\u2019 National Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the highest level of distinction the society \u2014 an organization of the American Institute of Physics \u2014 bestows, with less than 10% of the nearly 850 chapters across the United States receiving the honor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Criteria include the chapter\u2019s involvement in SPS meetings and programs, outreach to K-12 students and community service. According to the judges, the UW Bothell chapter excelled in all areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building community online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In-person events were allowed during the second year of the pandemic, but the club, which is open to students from all programs and majors, decided to continue meeting online to address various health concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paola Rodr\u00edguez Hidalgo, assistant professor in the School of STEM.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This accommodation also required club members to come up with new ideas to keep people actively engaged. \u201cThe officers were determined to keep the club going and to find ways to make activities accessible to everyone,\u201d said Dr. Paola Rodr\u00edguez Hidalgo, assistant professor in the School of STEM and the club\u2019s 2021-22 adviser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One online meeting, for example, was turned into a game night where members would debate based on a variety of different prompts. \u201cIt was a great icebreaker,\u201d said Nick Kaneko, a senior in Physics and the current club president. \u201cWe included a lot of physics prompts, but we also tried get more personable. One asked members how they define success, and the answers were far-ranging and really interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese informal discussions really built community and relationships between members.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interactive and informative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Nick Kaneko, senior in Physics and president of Physics & Astronomy Club.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Holding some club meetings \u2014 such as a speed meet-and-greet with faculty \u2014 was also key to helping members make connections. Not only could participants get acquainted with their professors, but they could get advice on setting goals for different career paths and learn about applying to doctorate programs and writing personal statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStudents had the opportunity to make the experience whatever they needed it to be,\u201d Kaneko said. \u201cIt was all about each student\u2019s professional and personal goals and how to pursue them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI know for me I wanted guidance on where to go with my career as you can go so many different directions with physics,\u201d he added. \u201cI asked Dr. Joey Key, associate professor in the School of STEM<\/a>, how to take my understanding of physics to the next level. Her answers helped a lot and gave me some great options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other events hosted by the club included alumni presenting on their paths from college to career and talks on biophysics and astrophotography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Increasing diversity in the field<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe officers worked hard to provide a variety of interesting and innovative programs to keep members active and involved,\u201d Rodr\u00edguez Hidalgo said, such as activities with the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Alliance of the American Physical Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Rodr\u00edguez Hidalgo, physics remains one of the least diverse populations of students in the United States. The alliance is a support network of physics departments, laboratories and observatories that want to identify and enact strategies to transform the culture of physics. UW Bothell is one of only about 100 institutions nationally accepted into the APS-IDEA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Club members met monthly to work on projects to improve the diversity and climate of the physics community on campus. To encourage students at local high schools and community colleges to consider studying physis, they gave presentations about the research opportunities that are available to undergraduates at UW Bothell. They also helped analyze data on demographics within the Physics program, including current and former students, to create benchmarks that can be used to measure the success of DEI initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continued engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since the club received the award in December, Kaneko reports an increase in attendance at meetings and events, a sign that the chapter is continuing to grow and develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are planning for future work and activities,\u201d he said, \u201cwith the goal of continued community engagement and of academic and career advancement for students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current plans include more interactive game nights and field trips, including a star gazing event for students as well as faculty and staff. The club plans to bring back the popular alumni presentation on moving from college to career. And, to further incorporate DEI into club practices, officers have invited Dr. Charity Lovitt, associate teaching professor in the School of STEM, to speak at an upcoming event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile the award was for past work,\u201d Kaneko said, \u201cwe want to continue the momentum and keep our community engaged \u2014 all while learning and having fun.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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