Plasma Research within the Small College Plasma Consortium (SCPC)

Establishing research programs at smaller schools offers the plasma community a chance to increase exposure of plasma science throughout the country, particularly to a diverse undergraduate population. An overview of the Small College Plasma Consortium (SCPC) is presented. This organization aims to create a community for existing and future plasma researchers at small schools, in addition to providing a platform for shared resources and collaboration amongst small schools and with larger academic institutions. The SCPC website includes a resources repository where members can post and have access to useful information for plasma experiments, plasma teaching, and other educational resources. The SCPC website has also been used as a platform for a virtual plasma physics course aimed at undergraduates. Activity in the SCPC currently includes a yearly members’ meeting and a reception at the DPP meeting both for members as well as supporters. Learn more at www.smallcollegeplasma.org