Department Climate, Student Experience & Wellness

The UCSB Physics Department is committed to cultivating a positive, supportive, and inclusive academic environment where all members of our community can thrive. We believe that scientific progress is strengthened by a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and approaches, and we strive to ensure that our department is a welcoming place for all individuals who come here to learn, teach, and conduct research.

Science is fundamentally collaborative and global, bridging cultures and communities. Access to the excitement and opportunities of modern physics should be open to all who bring curiosity, dedication, and a desire to explore the natural world. Our goal is to maintain an environment where every student, staff member, and faculty colleague feels respected, encouraged, and supported as they pursue their academic and professional growth.

The department is engaged in ongoing efforts to enhance student experience, improve communication, and promote well-being throughout our community. We remain attentive to feedback, committed to continuous improvement, and dedicated to supporting the academic success and wellness of all individuals in the department.
 

Communication and Support

To support community input, the department provides open channels for sharing feedback, concerns, or suggestions related to departmental climate and student experience. Community members are encouraged to contact the CASE committee directly at climate@physics.ucsb.edu, or to use the anonymous comment form. These communication pathways help us maintain a healthy, supportive academic environment and guide our ongoing efforts to strengthen student experience and community well-being.
 

Commitment to Openness

All departmental programs, opportunities, and support resources are open to all members of the UCSB community. The department adheres to all UC and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies, and no program or activity uses protected characteristics as eligibility criteria.

Department Climate & Experience Surveys

2025 UCSB Physics Department Climate Survey Results

2024 UCSB Physics Department Climate Survey Results

2023 UCSB Physics Department Climate Survey Results

2022 UCSB Physics Department Climate Survey Results

2021 UCSB Physics Department Graduate Student Climate Survey Results

2019 UCSB Physics Department Undergraduate Student Climate Survey Results

2019 UCSB Physics Department Graduate Student Climate Survey Results