PhD bridge programs provide an asset-based model to help overcome the societal and disciplinary obstacles to improving access and inclusion for students from underrepresented groups and are beginning to show some success.
The Cal-Bridge Program has the mission of creating opportunities for traditionally underrepresented groups to increase their numbers in PhD programs in physics and astronomy.
The organization Excelencia in Education has chosen Cal-Bridge as its 2019 Example of Excelencia in the graduate category.
The Cal-Bridge program connects promising juniors and seniors from underrepresented groups with STEM faculty mentors to help smooth the transition from undergraduate to graduate programs.
Cal-Bridge draws high-potential students into PhD programs in physics and astronomy.
Justin shares his story and research plan as a future doctoral student in astrophysics at the University of Pennsylvania, which has offered him a fellowship to cover the costs of the six years it will take him to get his Ph.D.
Cal State San Bernardino is part of a consortium of 16 California State University and nine University of California campuses collectively awarded a five-year, $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to dramatically increase diversity in physics and astronomy through the Cal-Bridge program.
Cal-Bridge program receives $5 million grant for Ph.D. pathways at 24 campuses
San Jose State University joins a consortium of 15 California State University (CSU) and nine University of California (UC) campuses collectively awarded a five-year, $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to dramatically increase diversity within the fields of physics and astronomy through the Cal-Bridge program.
The Cal-Bridge program is having a significant impact on the disparity to increase representation nationwide by 50%, all from one program in California.