1. Looking Back, Looking Forward: An International Perspective Judy Franz Executive Officer, APS March Meeting Pittsburgh March 16, 2009

3. IUPAP goals when founded in 1922 Promote international cooperation in physics Sponsor suitable international meetings Foster the publication of tables of physical constants Promote international agreements on the use of symbols, units, nomenclature, and standards Foster free circulation of scientists Encourage research and education in physics

4. IUPAP Members: Physics communities in countries Liaison Committees connect these physicists to IUPAP Governed by “General Assembly” which meets every 3 years 18 Commissions that sponsor conferences on different subfields

6. By 1999 General Assembly 40% of the Liaison Committee were women Working Group on Women in Physics established First woman officer in 80 year history: me!

10. Two Important Outcomes from the Conference Follow-up activities Resolutions

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12. Criteria and Requirements 1. Scientific value 2. International character 3. Inclusion of women

13. For IUPAP to sponsor conferences, they should include women On the advisory committee On the program committee As invited speakers

14. Signs of Accomplishment #1 Publication record #2 (?) Invited talks at major international conferences

15. Women give invited talks at prestigious international conferences Women’s CVs look stronger Women get better jobs and more awards Women students have better role models and strive for success in physics More women become physicists

17. Extra Hurdles Guidance Councilors Disparaging faculty members Fewer role models and support systems Dual-career marriage issues Care-giving responsibilities

18. Some APS Programs Site visits Colloquium support Professional skills workshops Gender Equity conference Child care support