Download full textERIC Number: ED516610
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Oct
Pages: 6
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Number of Physics Faculty: Results from the 2008 Survey of Physics Degree-Granting Departments. Focus On
Ivie, Rachel; Ephraim, Arnell; White, Susan
Statistical Research Center of the American Institute of Physics
Between March 20 and July 8, 2008 (the spring semester of 2008), the authors contacted each of the 763 departments in the US that award at least a bachelor's degree in physics by e-mail, mail, and certified mail. They received responses from 713 departments (93%). This report describes their findings. (Contains 3 tables and 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Physics, College Faculty, College Science, Science Departments, Tenure, Bachelors Degrees, Doctoral Degrees, Masters Degrees
Statistical Research Center of the American Institute of Physics. One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740. Tel: 301-209-3067; Fax: 301-209-0843; e-mail: stats@aip.org; Web site: http://www.aip.org/statistics
Publication Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: American Institute of Physics, Statistical Research Center
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