CUWiP at RIT

Our second plenary speaker, Kathy Aidala from Mount Holyoke College, discusses her background finding the field of applied physics and the psychology of gender. #RITCUWIP

Students are gathered to hear our keynote speaker, Patricia Burchat from Stanford University, talk about her journey to a physics career and the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope. #RITCUWIP

Our first plenary speaker, Meg Urry from Yale University, gave a great talk in which she discussed her research on active galactic nuclei and gender equality & diversity STEM fields. #RITCUWIP

We have a delayed start this morning, so the student talk sessions have been moved to 4pm -- same rooms! -- in place of the first breakout sessions. Please let us know if you have any questions!

Attendees and Volunteers: RIT Facilities is working hard to clear walkways and parking. There is alot of snow and ice, so please be careful and walk slowly!