Program Details
Caltech
How many tenure-track or tenured faculty -- male/female?
46/5 in physics + astrophysics
How many graduate students-- male/female?
153/35 in physics + astrophysics
How many post doctoral associates - male/female?
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Is there a family leave policy for graduate students? If so, describe.
Yes. Graduate students with family obligations may receive up to six weeks of paid leave with full benefits plus an additional six weeks of unpaid leave with benefits. Further extensions up to six months are possible.
Is there family health insurance for graduate students? If so, is it included in the stipend?
Yes. Insurance details (more than you probably want to know) are provided at http://www.healthcenter.caltech.edu/insurance.html.
Please describe why someone applying to graduate school who is interested in a female-friendly department should choose your department.
Caltech provides excellent opportunities for graduate students to become involved in exciting, cutting edge research in a broad range of topics in physics and astrophysics. Our students do exceptionally well after graduate school, and many pursue successful research careers in physics and astrophysics. For more information, see http://www.pma.caltech.edu/.
Has the institution had Climate for Women in Physics Site Visit?
Information Unavailable
Updated: August 21, 2007
