AIP Foundation
Project Title
In support of the American Institute of Physics the Team Up Together Initiative
Date
Dec. 14, 2023
Duration
12 months
Description
Founded in 1931, the American Institute of Physics (AIP) has pursued its mission to advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity. AIP operates the Society of Physics Students and the Sigma Pi Sigma honors society, helping to foster support for the students who are the future generations of physical sciences professionals.In 2022, AIP launched TEAM-UP Together, a groundbreaking, collective action initiative aimed at doubling by 2030 the number of physics & astronomy undergraduate degrees awarded annually to African Americans and create systemic change in undergraduate physics education.Corporation support of this initiative will be directed to two to three schools to increase technical support and professional development for faculty and administration, an effective communications and outreach plan, and program evaluation.