Conferences for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities
An inclusive conference experience
APS Conferences for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics, are three-day regional events tailored for undergraduate physics majors.
In 2024, these conferences, previously known as Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP), were renamed the Conferences for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics as part of APS's Gender Inclusive Physics Community.
We welcome you to join us for an enriching experience featuring a national keynote address, dynamic plenary sessions, valuable networking opportunities, guidance on navigating graduate school and career paths, and mentorship opportunities from leaders of the Conference for Graduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics.
Gender inclusive physics community events
As part of the Gender Inclusive Physics Community, our conferences for undergraduate women and gender minorities strive to foster a welcoming atmosphere.
Connect with other graduate women and gender minorities in physics.
The 2025 Conferences for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics will be held January 24-26, 2025, at multiple sites throughout the United States and Canada.
Attend a conference
Undergraduate women, gender minorities, and students who may not always see themselves represented in STEM are encouraged to attend. These conferences offer the opportunity to connect with mentors, explore educational and career paths, and network with fellow physics students to share knowledge and experiences.
Host a conference
Applications to host conferences in 2026 are required to be submitted by November 1, 2024.
More about the conferences
Discover the leaders who ensure these conferences meet their goals of advancing undergraduate women and gender minorities in physics and stay informed about future events and other updates.
Learn more about our leadership and goals and find out what past attendees have to say about the conference experience.
Get the latest news and updates for Conferences for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics.
Thank you to conference supporters
APS is grateful to the National Science Foundation and Department of Energy for their support of these conferences.
Opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the NSF's or DOE's views.
CUWiP is supported in part by the National Science Foundation (NSF) (PHY-1346627, PHY-1622510 and PHY-2012033).
CUWiP is supported in part by the Department of Energy (DOE) (DE-SC0011076).
Contact us
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