What is R-Cubed?

R-Cubed is focused on improving representation, recruitment, and retention in the physics department. We lead a genuine community effort involving faculty, post-docs, undergraduate and graduate students, and staff members. Our primary goals to support equity and inclusion efforts include:

  • Increasing the representation of students by influencing the admissions and recruitment process
  • Building more community, resources, and support structures to improve departmental climate and retention
  • Defining structures, procedures, and goals for R-Cubed to have broader involvement in the department

Primary ongoing and completed projects

  • Developing a departmental promotional campaign with Strategic Relations to enhance outreach to prospective students
  • Connecting with admitted undergraduate students in collaboration with Women and Gender Minorities in Physics and CU-Prime
  • Promoting community by hosting Undergraduate Welcome events each fall and spring semester
  • Established a monthly Equity, Inclusion & Cookies series open to all members of the department
  • Conducted research and data analysis to produce a
  • Hosted open departmental meetings in response to the university's Inclusive Excellence initiative, and produced an

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