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This lesson covers careers you can do with a physics degree, particularly those that help solve societal problems. Helps students assess their personal values in relation to a career in physics, examine profiles of professionals with physics degrees, and envision themselves in a physics career. High school and middle school versions available.

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Careers in Physics ➤
A lesson on the underrepresentation of women in physics and the role of implicit bias and cultural stereotypes. Helps students examine the conditions for women in physics and discuss gender issues with respect to famous physicists, gendered professions, and personal experience to neutralize the effect of stereotypes and bias. Students participate in an interactive presentation, in which data about women in physics and the role of culture and society are considered. High school and middle school versions available.

Women in Physics ➤
Contains strategies for reducing marginalization in the classroom and recognizing students as physics people.

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