Welcome to the Compass Project!
The primary goal of the Compass Project is the improvement of the student experience in the physical sciences at UC Berkeley through peer-to-peer or near-peer interactions, especially for students who are typically underrepresented in the physical sciences. We also aim to increase the retention of underrepresented students by fostering a strong sense of community and belonging, and to provide our participants with opportunities for professional development. We believe that a person’s academic achievement should be bound solely by the horizon of their intellectual curiosity, and that the breadth of innovation of people from all backgrounds is essential to the vitality of the physical sciences. Guided by these beliefs, the Compass Project seeks to nurture a community-focused environment that will empower students, particularly students from underrepresented backgrounds, to succeed in pursuing their scientific interests and contribute uniquely to the physical sciences community.
Want to hear about upcoming events and how to get involved? Join our mailing list here, or email us at compassproject@berkeley.edu to be added to our Slack!
Are you an incoming Berkeley undergraduate?
Compass provides a great set of programs for incoming Berkeley freshmen and transfer students interested in the physical sciences, including a mentoring program and lecture series.
Are you a graduate student in the physical sciences?
Compass provides many ways for grad students to give back to the science community while growing as an educator and developing other important professional skills.