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As this is my final Research Update as Director of Statistical Research, I want to take a moment to reflect on my 18 years at AIP. It has been both an honor and a privilege to work with such talented and dedicated colleagues and to contribute to our understanding of the physical sciences community.
The reports highlighted in this issue reflect much of what has made this work so rewarding. From understanding the pathways students take through high school physics to examining the experiences and outcomes of physics degree recipients, our research helps tell the story of the people who make up the physical sciences community. Our collection of rosters provides another important resource for understanding the institutions and programs that support that community.
Throughout my 18 years at AIP, I have been reminded that behind every data point is a person, a program, or an institution with a story to tell. Our responsibility has been to collect those data carefully, analyze them thoughtfully, and make the findings accessible and useful to those who care about the future of the physical sciences.
I am deeply grateful to the colleagues, collaborators, and members of the community who have made this work possible. I am especially proud of our team and all that we have accomplished together. While my time at AIP is coming to an end, I know this important work will continue.
Thank you for your interest in our research, for your support over the years, and for the opportunity to be part of this remarkable community.
Susan White
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