Outreach Programs Piloted by Physics Unlimited: Results and Theory of Change

Physics Unlimited is a volunteer-based non-profit with the mission of fostering both collaborative and competitive mindsets in high school students worldwide by offering accessible enrichment programs in introductory and advanced physics. Our volunteers at universities across the US develop educational materials, notably problems for two types of competitions we host annually and curricula for learners underrepresented in physics, including those based at correctional facilities, or for those whose high schools do not offer general physics. Our ultimate goal is to democratize access to entry into the field and to provide a sustainable, supportive ecosystem for curious minds who wish to be a part of the global physics community regardless of their background. This talk will focus on the practical approaches we are spearheading to achieve our long-term vision.