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Sorry, a shareable link is not currently available for this article. Provided by the Springer Nature SharedIt content-sharing initiative. Skip to main content. Search SpringerLink Search. Download PDF. Introduction Physics is commonly regarded as a prestigious subject, and comparatively, few university students complete a degree in physics.

Background—Social Norms and Identity in Physics Previous research about the culture of physics and social identity has identified several characteristics that may be barriers to an inclusive physics culture. Research About Social Identity in Physics In research about social identity in physics, many researchers have focused on the notion of recognition , asking what is needed to be recognized as a legitimate and competent physics student Carlone and Johnson Curious, Nerdy, Intelligent—Characteristics and Stereotypes About Physicists One aspect of the negotiation of discourses in physics concerns the expected characteristics, or stereotypes, about physicists.

Positions Negotiated in Discourse—Theory and Terminology Research about social norms, identities, and gender in physics has used a variety of theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches.

Being a Physics Person in the Eyes of Non-physicists Subject positions are always defined in terms of differences to others. Negotiating Positions within Physics One part of becoming a physicist concerns being recognized by others as such and negotiating a position that sets oneself off as a physics person. Authentic, Passionate Interest in Physics Being recognized as a good physics student can mean not only displaying the right competence or intelligence but also showing the right kind of attachment to physics.

Implicit Rankings of Subjects—Physics Is Better, Pure Theoretical Physics Is Best In discussing their educational choices, the interviewees drew from discourses ascribing different values to different academic subjects.

For example, Eugenia initially studied architecture, but after the first years found that she wanted more intellectual challenges: [Architecture is] being a craftsman, not somebody that thinks. I: Better than others in some way?

Implications This article deepens the picture of physics education at graduate level by focusing on sociocultural questions of identity, a topic which has been underdeveloped in physics education research where the primary topic of interest has been the cognitive aspects of learning. Notes 1. Jul 23, , am EDT. Jul 15, , am EDT. Jul 8, , am EDT. Jul 1, , am EDT. Jul 20, , am EDT. Jul 19, , am EDT. Jul 18, , am EDT. Jul 17, , am EDT. Jul 16, , am EDT.

Edit Story. May 8, , am EDT. I am a writer specializing in physics, astronomy, and related topics. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn. Check out my website. Ironically, though, even people who consciously reject the thought of doing science themselves spend a good deal of time acting like scientists.

The scientific process is a major component of any number of popular hobbies and pastimes. Whatever you do to unwind, it almost certainly draws on the same bag of mental tricks used by successful scientists. Whether you realize it or not, you have an inner scientist. In the same way that amateur athletes blow off steam by playing the occasional game of basketball, nonscientists unwind by using scientific thinking in the pursuit of fun and relaxation. Knowing this, I hope, will inspire you to make some more conscious use of your inner scientist, both to better understand science and to more effectively pursue your other interests.

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