Parenting and Physics - Supporting Student-Parents in STEM

Explore strategies and recommendations for supporting physics students who are also parents in this 39-minute webinar presented by Rose Young. Gain insights into the unique challenges faced by STEM students, particularly those in physics, who are balancing academic demands with parental responsibilities. Discover effective methods employed by successful student-parents and learn how universities and faculty can better accommodate and assist all STEM students, including those raising children. Examine the potential benefits of supporting parents in physics, such as increasing the pool of highly-trained STEM workers and promoting diversity in the field. Delve into research findings based on interviews with graduate and undergraduate physics students who managed their studies while caring for children. Acquire valuable recommendations for professors, institutions, and students to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for physics student-parents.

Parenting and Physics: How to Support Physics Students who are Raising Children