What does a physicist look like?

Institute of Physics: Our hip What does a physicist look like? Who do you think of when you think physicist?

The Institute of Physics (IOP) has collected data about our hip and governance to understand the profile of our and gain some insights into who they are diverse people with different ages, ethnicities, beliefs and much more. This helps to determine our priorities for action, to continue our work to ensure equality of opportunity for everyone involved with physics. Our hip survey We undertook an anonymous survey of our UK and Ireland hip in July 2015, which has provided valuable information that will help us to continue our commitment to make our services accessible to all, and to implement policies and practices that are fair, inclusive and effective. It enables us to work towards our aim of being a fully inclusive organisation, where all staff and are valued, and to ensure that all, and potential, can participate fully in our activities. This was the second time we had conducted this survey, following the first in 2011. The demographic range of the responses to the survey were comparable to the 2011 results. Around 13% of the hip responded. We will repeat the survey in 2019. All respondents were given the option of prefer not to say on all questions, but relatively few people selected this. Our hip and governance The Institute s Diversity and Inclusion Committee monitors and reviews diversity in our hip and governance activities to help determine our priorities for action. We have set out our most up-to-date data and information. Our staff We have included data on our staff profile. Our strategic priorities for diversity and inclusion In line with the Institute s strategy, we have developed strategic priorities for the Diversity and Inclusion Programme. These are: Championing diversity and inclusion across the STEM community Building capacity on diversity and inclusion within the Institute s activities and governance Promoting wider participation in physics education and careers at all levels from under-represented groups Ensuring we have an inclusive working environment where all staff respect and value each other For more information, visit iop.org/diversity

Who responded? Our survey respondents 16 19 Student member Affiliate Associate member Member Fellow/hon. fellow 2.2% 10.4% 10.4% 17.2% 19.5% Overall % 37.4% There was greater gender diversity in the responses from the student, affiliate and associate hip categories, which reflects our hip profile. Gender Male 69.9% Female 28.0% Other 1.4% Ethnicity Asian Black Mixed/multiple ethnic Other ethnic backgrounds White British White Irish White other 5% 1% 2.6% 1.2% 4.6% 8.1% 76.1% The most ethnically diverse hip category was 16 19 hip (20.5%) and the least was fellow/honorary fellow (3.5%). 20.5% 16 19 9.8% associate 3.5% fellow/honorary fellow Total BME groups 9.8% Total white (British/Irish/other) 88.8% Age The responses mirror the age profile of our hip. 15 19 years 22.3% 20 29 years 21.9% 30 39 years 11.9% 40 49 years 10.2% 50 59 years 10.3% 60 69 years 11.2% 70 79 years 8.5% 80+ years 3.2% Membership of the IOP is open to everyone with an interest in physics. iop.org/hip

Religion /belief Sexual orientation None Christian 28.5% 38.7% Atheist 21.6% Other 3.2% Muslim 1.09% Hindu Jewish Buddhist Sikh 0.9% 0.7% 0.7% 0.3% Bisexual 5.2% Gay man 3.4% Gay woman 0.9% Hetersosexual 83.5% Other 2.5% Disability tal-health condition Health condition Specific learning difficulty 12% 18.3% 17.7% 9% of respondents declared a disability 18% of those declared a mental-health condition 14% declared multiple disabilities Mobility impaired Deaf/hearing impaired Asperger s/asd 5.2% 8.7% 7.8% Health condition includes long-term conditions such as cancer, HIV, diabetes, chronic heart disease or epilepsy. Specific learning difficulty includes dyslexia, dyspraxia or AD(H)D. Blind/visually impaired 2.6% Multiple 14.2% Other 17.7% Socio-economic background* More than half of our respondents reported that one of their parents had a first degree or higher. Members with caring responsibilities 16% of s had caring responsibilities 13% of males had caring responsibilities No qualifications 11.2% School-level qualifications 29.2% Undergraduate degree 25% Any postgraduate qualification 27.7% *Highest level of parental qualification was used as a proxy measure. The IOP carers fund is available to help with caring responsibilities to attend physics-related meetings, events or conferences that they might not otherwise be able to go to. For more information, contact carersfund@iop.org.

Our hip Here is our most up-to-date data on different aspects of our IOP hip, governance, special-interest groups and awards. Our hip Percentage male and 100 80 60 40 20 14% 0 MEM (n = 10,669) 86% 84.8% 15.2% HFEL (n = 33) 6.9% 91.3% FEL (n = 2,283) 25.3% 74.7% 30.2% 69.8% ASC AFPW (n = 3,667) (n = 9,441) 23.4% 76.6% STU (n = 15,635) 6% 94% CENG (n = 716) 10.4% 89.6% CPhys (n = 7,842) Categories of hip Affiliate hip (AFPW) For anyone with an interest in, but no formal background in, physics, who wants to support the Institute s objectives, and have access to member benefits. This includes the 16 19 age group Students (STU) Undergraduate students Associate hip (ASC) For those who have recently obtained a first degree in the physical sciences or engineering, or its equivalent Member (MEM) For those with at least three years post-degree experience during which professional skills have been acquired Our nations and branches Fellow (FEL) Indicates a very high level of achievement in physics and an outstanding contribution to the profession Honorary fellow (HFEL) Conferred by the Institute for exceptional service to physics or to someone whose relationship with the Institute has been of tremendous benefit Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Chartered Physicist (CPhys) Chartered status is the aspiration of engaged at the leading edge of all fields of physics and its applications Our groups 14 IOP branches 2 branch chairs 19% average hip 49 special-interest groups 10 chairs 7 have no committee The IOP has around 50 special-interest groups that can join as a benefit of hip, covering a wide range of physics subjects. The IOP also operates locally through a network of member-led branches and national/regional officers. Both networks provide an opportunity for to be involved in Institute activities, attend conferences and meet socially.

Institute of Physics: Our organisation Our Council Council hip 2011 to 2016 Percentage male and Council 100 80 60 40 20 0 26% 74% 2011/ 2012 33% 67% 2012/ 2013 19% 81% 2013/ 2014 32% 2014/ 2015 2015/ 2016 Corporate hip* 2015 * Corporate are those IOP that would be eligible to be nominated for Council. 68% 39% 61% 12% 88% 18 Council 57 average age 7 Council consists of 18 elected from, and by, the corporate hip, and up to three co-opted appointed by Council itself. As the board of trustees, Council has ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of the Institute, and ensuring that it is solvent, well run, and delivering the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which it has been set up. Council meets four times a year. Our committees Proportion of males and s on IOP Council and committees 2015 to 2016 Council (n = 18) Senior officers (n = 8) Resources (n = 6) Audit and risk (n = 8) Remuneration (n = 6) Nominations (n = 10) Awards (n = 14) Honorary fellows (n = 11) Membership (n = 12) Science and innovation (n = 10) Education (n = 19) Diversity and inclusion (n = 8) 39% 61% 37% 21.6% 63% 17% 83% 25% 28.5% 75% 17% 83% 50% 43% 50% 57% 36% 33% 30% 64% 67% 70% 47% 53% 88% 12% 129 committee positions 75 individuals 34 filled by women (44%) Council has a number of standing committees with delegated powers. Committee hip is not limited to Council, allowing for representation from the hip. In carrying out their work, Council and its committees will take into account the Institute s vision for diversity and inclusion, working towards an inclusive, sustainable, diverse and vibrant physics community, and enabling all to participate fully in our activities.

Institute of Physics: Our organisation Our awards Our honorary fellows 11% nominations 24% award winners 0 gold award nominations for s* * Between 2010 and 2015. Actual number conferred 12 10 8 6 2 The IOP awards portfolio spans all areas of physics, as well as contributions made to physics outreach, education and the application of physics-based technologies. iop.org/awards 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Our teacher scholarships Scholarship applicants Females awarded scholarships Percentage of teacher-scholarship applicants 2013/2014 2012/2013 26% 67% 28% 69% 0 20 40 60 80 100 Unknown 34 out of 97 in 2012/2013 39 out of 144 in 2013/2014 The IOP awards up to 150 teacher-training scholarships each year, in partnership with the Department for Education. The scholarships of 30,000 are awarded to talented individuals entering physics teacher training in England. iop.org/scholarships Our staff Under 25 years 25 29 years 30 39 years 40 49 years 50 59 years 60+ years Unknown 2% 0.7% 12.8% 11.9% 10.2% 10.3% 11.2% 20.3% 18.9% 17.6% 27.7% 48% male 52%

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