Diversity in Physics Committee

Our goal is to support and improve diversity, inclusion, and equity in the Physics and Astronomy (PHAS) Department at York.

Committee Members

Faculty Representative: To be announced (TBA), please stay tuned

Graduate Student Representative: TBA

Undergraduate Representatives: TBA

Searching for a Postdoctoral Representative

Committee Efforts:

1. Celebrate diversity through events/workshops/materials in the department
2. Introduce activities and initiatives to increase inclusivity in the department
3. Create initiatives to reduce financial barriers to majoring or getting an advanced degree in PHAS
4. Serve as liaison between different PHAS communities (undergraduates, graduates, postdoctoral visitors, staff, faculty)
5. Facilitate and investigate PHAS department member EDI-related complaints

Wellness resources for York community:

Please see here for links to on campus resources to support mental health, and URGENT SUPPORT.

Please see here to find resources for support for students outside Ontario, learning resources and campus security.

Student-run Diversity in Physics Student Association web site can be found here

To find out more about this committee please contact the chair of the department, chphas at yorku.ca