Duke Physics Colloquium: Who is Doing Science, Who Isn't, and Why?

"Who is Doing Science, Who Isn't, and Why?" - Gender and racial diversity remains very limited in the physical sciences. Why are certain groups so underrepresented? Why is it important for the scientific community to be more representative of the population at large? How can diversity be increased? In this talk, I will discuss modern understandings of challenges to diversity, like for instance stereotype-threat and unconscious bias. I will also present findings on the status of women and minorities specific to the nuclear physics community, as well as some potential forward-looking ways for change. Faculty Host: Steffen Bass. Coffee and cookies will be served before the event in room 128.