CU*iP is a professional conference experience for undergraduate women and gender minorities
to build their networks and further their careers in physics. It is a three-day regional
APS conference for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics where events
are 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.
Process of applying and acceptance
You apply to attend a CU*iP conference, then you are directed to a nearby CU*iP site. The site reviews your application and you are accepted or declined. After you have been accepted, you will need to register and pay a $45 fee to confirm that you will actually be attending.
Apply August 26 – October 23, 2024
Purpose of CU*iP
CU*iP Purpose and Aims: The goal of APS CU*iP is to help undergraduate women and gender minorities continue in physics by providing them with the opportunity to experience a professional conference, information about graduate school and professions in physics, and access to peers in physics of all ages with whom they can share experiences, advice, and ideas. The national and local organizing committees of APS CU*iP strive to create a welcoming environment for all.
Participation allocation
CU*iP has become incredibly popular. In order to maximize the number of CU*iP participants we can accommodate, we will allocate participants to sites based on travel logistics and site capacity. Please do not purchase travel tickets or plan to be at a specific site until you receive an email confirming you have been accepted to a specific CU*iP site.
Important Dates
- Applications Open: Aug 26, 2024
- Applications Close: Oct 23, 2024 at 5 PM ET
- Decisions Sent & Registration Open: Nov 12, 2024
- Registration Deadline: Dec 4, 2024 at 5 PM ET
- CU*iP 2025: Jan 24-26, 2025
What you can expect:
- Keynote Speaker
- Plenaries
- Workshops
- Poster Session
- Career Fair
- Networking Session
- and more...
Sponsors
APS, DOE, NSF: These conferences are supported in part by the National Science Foundation (PHY-1346627, PHY-1622510, and PHY-2012033) and by the Department of Energy (DE-SC0011076). Further details are available onthe APS conference website.
