Program Details
Clemson University (Physics and Astronomy)
How many tenure-track or tenured faculty -- male/female?
24/2
How many graduate students-- male/female?
40/11
How many post doctoral associates - male/female?
Information Unavailable
Is there a family leave policy for graduate students? If so, describe.
Six weeks leave for females during and after child birth
Is there family health insurance for graduate students? If so, is it included in the stipend?
Yes. No student pays a subsidized fee
Please describe why someone applying to graduate school who is interested in a female-friendly department should choose your department.
Women have done exceedingly well who graduate from the department both at the undergraduate and graduate level. Undergraduates have gone on to graduate school (Lincoln Labs and Vanderbilt being the most recent)and four have chosen Medical school over the past 5 years.
Has the institution had Climate for Women in Physics Site Visit?
No
Updated: July 02, 2007
