A special collection highlighting the current state of the field of physics education research as it relates to gender in physics. [Editorial]
A special collection highlighting the current state of the field of physics education research as it relates to gender in physics. [Editorial]
Examination of gender gaps and potential sources of gender gaps through laboratory observations.
Using an in-the-moment sampling technique the differences between men and women’s self-efficacy in different activity areas is investigated.
Gender disparities beyond physics on measures that have been correlated with a focus on identifying underlying mechanisms to understand how these inequalities arise.
The relationship between student gender and physics identity in evaluating high school physics teachers, finding that students who identify strongly with physics show a stronger bias in favor of male high school physics teachers.
Four decades of data exploring how women’s interest and intention to major in physics has changed over time in comparison to other fields.
Longitudinal study of astronomy graduate students that identifies factors contributing to retention in general with a focus on gender.
Review of empirical and theoretical literature on the importance of sense of belonging in academic contexts including recommendations for physics educators.
Comparison of performance on competitive physics tests among Australian high school students revealing gender gaps.
A qualitative study of student perceptions of practice in physics identifies differences by physics program rather than by gender.
A case study analysis of successful Black women, with PhDs in physics, and the key themes that led to their success.
Reflection on two decades of work on gender in physics education research, which synthesizes past results and argues for new lenses on gender in physics.
Feeling content with one’s gender identity interacts with math-gender stereotypes to predict self-concept in math and physics.
A synthesis of sociopsychological theories and research to establish a framework for exploring pathways and targeted interventions for the low representation of women in post-secondary physics.
A study examining perceptions of 6th grade students regarding physics and physics-related careers.
There is no penalty in upper-level courses on physics majors who take introductory physics in an active learning format.
Interview study with women in graduate physics and astronomy programs regarding their experiences with sexism, discrimination, and particularly microagressions.
Identity used as a performance lens to illustrate how masculinity studies are consequential for understanding gender dynamics in the physics community.
